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Sweat, Stripes & Nothin’ but good

I’ve been reveling in the no-training-plan-attached mode for the past few months, and having little desire to register for anything that would change it. Sweat once a day – doing whatever you want. My weekly runs have adjusted to re-include … Continue reading

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The Other Green Spice: Jalapenos in Pasta & Bean Burgers

If you see something green and spicy in this kitchen, it’s typically of New Mexican roots. The green chile is dear to the heart of my taste buds, but occasionally we branch out. And when TJ’s obliges, we have fresh … Continue reading

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Sauté: Pile the Pizza

I blame the current streak of continuing to cook and create in the kitchen entirely on Betty. It’s her fault; I think she wears that accusation proudly. The things we’ve been dining on aren’t exactly Betty-style recipes (but they’re D-approved, … Continue reading

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Roasted Cauliflower & Leeks with Arugula Pesto Pasta

As of late, there is one single factor that will motivate me to create in the kitchen – ingredients on their last leg, vegetables that may not live to see another crisp, fresh-feeling day. Last week I purchased fennel, leeks … Continue reading

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Betty Says: Measure. Cook Rice

Rice did not make a good first impression with me; it bubbled over once or twice (I have to watch this pan? Boring.), tasted either too dry or way too moist, and it did this to my pan: Multiply that … Continue reading

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Eggplant: A Fruit, More than a Hue

To get things started, the eggplant would like one thing to be clear – it is actually a fruit. However, similar to its fellow nightshade family member, the tomato, it’s often treated in meals as a vegetable (how often do … Continue reading

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Breaking into Betty’s Kitchen

Before taking a semester “off” from school for an internship, and moving into my very first apartment (out of dorm life!), my Mom gave me a cookbook. My first cookbook; this one will teach you how to do everything from … Continue reading

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Food Flashbacks & Favorites

Also known as “Random Friday Facts”, a la Katie. I remember hearing about the Jack-in-the-Box hamburger disaster at a young age, therefore I never ordered hamburgers as a kid. I always went for the chicken – sandwich or nuggets. Good … Continue reading

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Butter (Alone) Won’t Give You Type 2 Diabetes

The famously endearing Southern cook, Miss Paula Deen, finally shared a little something other than a pie recipe – she has Type 2 Diabetes. She’s had it for three years. She’s now coming out as the spokesperson for Novo Nordisk … Continue reading

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Fennel: the Licorice Onion

I’ll be honest, I wasn’t even sure what I was looking for. I had a soup recipe that called for Fennel, and fingers crossed that Trader Joe’s actually carried it (valid concern; their produce section can be randomly selective). I … Continue reading

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