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Laurie Colwin and Pear Gingerbread

The apartment that Scott and I live in once belonged to my grandparents. My grandfather bought it in 1966 and my grandmother Tutu lived here until she died in 2002. I moved in soon after her death and I spent … Continue reading

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The DIY Pantry: Ground Allspice

Last night, during my post-dinner clean-up, I threw away three pears. They were well past their prime and were threatening to stage a decomposition scene right there in the fruit bowl. An hour or so later, I called my mom … Continue reading

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