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Lemon Squares
In my previous post I mentioned that we harvested somewhere in the neighborhood of 25 Meyer lemons from our tree a couple of weeks ago. One of my most favorite … Continue reading Lemon Squares
The Backyard Lemon Cocktail
We planted a Meyer lemon tree in our yard last winter, just before New Year’s Eve and on Thanksgiving harvested over 25 large, juicy lemons. What’s a person to do … Continue reading The Backyard Lemon Cocktail
Gnocchi with Mushrooms and Comrade Cluck
For years I’ve avoided heavily marketed meat substitutes such as No Evil’s Comrade Cluck, a stand-in for chicken. Why do I have this bias? I guess because these products are … Continue reading Gnocchi with Mushrooms and Comrade Cluck
One Pot Farro
Farro is my favorite grain. It dates to the ancient world, appearing first in the fertile crescent and then spreading throughout the Mediterranean. The word “farro” is Italian and is … Continue reading One Pot Farro
Tempeh Piccata
My sister-in-law’s grandson announced he’d become vegan on the drive back to her house from the airport. Needless to say, he is the only vegan in the family. She wanted … Continue reading Tempeh Piccata
Blueberry Pie
My parents and I lived in Nova Scotia for a couple of years in the late 1970s, and one of my fondest memories of this time involves pie made from … Continue reading Blueberry Pie