Monthly Archives: February 2011

Handmade Treats for Family, Friends and Sweethearts

Posted on February 7, 2011 by Marisa

Valentine’s Day is just a week away now and if you haven’t begun to think about a few little gifts, now might be a good time*. I’ve been seeing lots of inspired treats across the internet of late. I’m particularly … Continue reading →

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Geometry of Pasta Winner

Posted on February 7, 2011 by Marisa

As always, I’m a little bit slow posting a giveaway winner. We had 206 total entries (the combined total of the comments left on posts here and over at Fork You) and random.org tells me that the winner is number … Continue reading →

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Preserving Lemons

Posted on February 6, 2011 by Marisa

I first tasted preserved lemons when I went out to Ojai for a press trip out to the Sunkist lemon groves two years ago. (What a divine trip that was. Three days in Southern California in the midst of a … Continue reading →

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Open Jars: Peachy Carrots from Queen of the Castle Recipes

Posted on February 3, 2011 by Marisa

When I was growing up, my mom kept dinnertime simple by rotating through a mix-and-match array of main and sides. One such side that came up on a fairly regular basis was a dish of sliced carrots, steamed until just … Continue reading →

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