Tag: food
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Small Batch Apricot Vanilla Bean Jam
Here is how to make apricot jam when distracted: first, buy apricots from the store, loose ones rolling around the bin, almost overripe with blush-y skins and soft middles. Perfect fruit for jamming with. At home, wash and weigh them. Pause to think of how everything is heavy, but not everything can be weighed or…
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Strawberry Spelt Shortcakes
Who doesn’t love a good shortcake? Whenever I make them, they’re adored by everyone, and gone in a flash. Thankfully, they couldn’t be simpler to make: the biscuits come together with a quick pat of butter and a pour of cream and the seasonal fruit is showcased simply, gussied up with only a bit of…
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Triple Berry Crumble
Happy first day of Summer, everyone! I love summer for lots of reasons, but I have to admit that berries might be the first and foremost. They’re the perfect snack, I love them with yogurt and granola and when baked, they become, if possible, even tastier. I’ve used berries in almost every form: in pie, on…
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Whole Wheat Sandwich Loaf
Ever since I started making sourdough bread, I’ve been giving other breads some serious side eye. Nothing is comparable to the taste and texture of sourdough and using instant yeast in place of a natural leavener seems like a major cop out to me. Why go the easy route when a slightly more involved one…
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Chocolate Pavlovas With Lavender Cream & Strawberries
Exciting news: I chewed today! For the first time in two months! As soon as my doctor gave me the go-ahead, I started thinking of what I’d have first: sushi? Pizza? God, I’d been dreaming of pizza. But he quickly brought me back down to earth. I have to start with soft foods as my…
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Lemon Glazed Blueberry Poppy Seed Cakes
Hi there! It’s been a busy week, but I’m popping in to share this quick cake recipe. Being that we’re almost at Passover (it’s next Friday night!) I thought I’d save this for after the holidays, but the truth is, it’s just too good to push off. So I hope you’ll forgive me for tempting…
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Homemade Small Batch Strawberry Jam
I love strawberry jam. To me, it’s like the vanilla ice cream of all jams: it’s classic, it’s simple, and it pairs well with just about anything. I like jams that aren’t too sweet, and since store-bought jams are often chock full of sweeteners and unpronounceable preservatives, for me, homemade jam is the way to…
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