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    A Little Recognition

    I am impatient girl with high expectations for myself. Yes, a deadly combination, I know. But as I think about that now, it’s probably a  typical personality trait of most chefs. When I started this blog, I wanted instant success and…

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    How to Make Basic Marinara Sauce

    Simple recipe for making homemade marinara sauce from scratch using fresh tomatoes.

  • Food Markets,  Restaurants,  Travel

    Food in Hoi An Vietnam, Days 6-9

    Vietnam Trip, Hoi An,Days 6-9 Our time in Hoi An was very much a vacation-within-a-vacation. We spent the bulk of our time at the lovely Victoria Hoi An resort on the beach outside of town. Plus, it was ungodly hot and humid…

  • Grilled Eggplant Parmesan
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    Grilled Eggplant and Zucchini Parmesan

    A healthier version of the traditional eggplant parmesan

  • Peeled Tomatoes
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    How to Peel and Seed Fresh Tomatoes

    A simple and quick method for easy peeling of fresh tomatoes.

  • Stuffed Zucchini
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    Stuffed Zucchini with Italian Sausage

    Recipe for stuffed zucchini with Italian sausage.

  • Restaurants,  Travel

    Food in Hue Vietnam-Day 5

    After spending all morning touring the royal tombs in the countryside surrounding Hue, we return back to town overheated, dehydrated and ready for a late lunch. We ask at the front desk at our hotel for a recommendation. They give us a…

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    Quick Mid-Summer Garden Update

    This is 2 day’s haul from the garden last week. In the photo are 4 different types of tomatoes, lemon cucumbers, an eggplant, a zucchini, and a cucumber. Was the no-dig method successful? Yes, I think so. Did it work for everything…

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