Category Archives: Ina Garten
Making nice with lentil soup
Public Radio International’s This American Life recently aired a story as part of their “Neighborhood Watch” episode which gives a first-hand account of how lentil soup forged a truce between a man and the hoodlums hired to intimidate him. It is … Continue reading →
Giving your friends and family the bird for Thanksgiving
Alright. So that headline is a little misleading. I don’t mean to suggest that on Thanksgiving day you throw down your apron and stomp out of the kitchen while flipping off all your guests. No, this article is about giving … Continue reading →
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Something old, something new
When I was in my mid-20s, I moved to Minneapolis to be closer to my then-boyfriend, now-husband, Mike. I seem to have been incredibly fortunate during that time because, not only did I meet my husband, I met some amazing … Continue reading →
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Is “Fast and Fabulous” possible?
Over the last several weeks, I have spent less time in the kitchen and more time in my office finishing up the first draft of my novel. While I’m happy to report that the first draft is complete, I am … Continue reading →
Filed under Barefoot Contessa, Broccoli, Comfort food, Cooking, cooking methods, Dinner, Fingerling potatoes, Fish, Food, Ina Garten, Kitchen, Kitchen tools, Meal preparation, meals, Potatoes, Side dish, Vegetables
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In need of a confidence boost from Barefoot Contessa
It has been a blast cooking up vegetarian dishes for the Vegetarian Series. The big test has been whether I could find recipes that stand up to my comfort food standards, and I think I did that. I’ve learned a … Continue reading →
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