Tag 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 →
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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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The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly, culinarily speaking
Last night’s dinner preparations ran the gamut from success to utter failure and everything in between. Before it was over, there was a stand-off between me and the homemade ravioli. You’ll have to read on to find out who won. … Continue reading →
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Guacamole Salad: Soutwestern Vegetarian, part 2
The second half of my Southwestern Vegetarian meal is Guacamole Salad. It is, as you might suspect, from one of Ina Garten’s cookbooks, Barefoot Contessa at Home. This is the first cookbook I bought of hers and now the pages … Continue reading →
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A description of dinner
I am horrible at remembering to take pictures, especially as cooking comes to an end and the time to sit down and eat draws near. It actually strikes me as a bit rude to ask everyone to wait so I … Continue reading →
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Barefoot Contessa’s Goat Cheese Tart is an easy way to impress
My father-in-law was in the hospital last week for an outpatient catheterization procedure on his heart. It was a routine thing, something that is common enough that he’s gone through it three times now. The timing of the procedure was … Continue reading →
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Comparing Pot Roast
Every few weeks, my husband and I host his parents, his youngest sister, and our two nephews for dinner. On the most recent occasion, I decided to break open one of my Christmas gifts from my sister-in-law, a cookbook by … Continue reading →
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