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Amazing Zucchini Pie

Amazing Zucchini Pie

One of my favorite scenes in the book Animal, Vegetable, Miracle by Barbara Kingsolver, which is about her family’s year of living off the land in Appalachia, is … read more

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Penne Pesto with Baby Spinach and Capers

Penne Pesto with Baby Spinach and Capers

One year when Solomon was in pre-school, I think I was the teacher’s pet. I loved Solomon’s teachers that year. Ellen and Anavela were so patient and kind, … read more

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Yogurt Dill Potato Salad

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Having always lived in Seattle, I forget how common it is for the school year in other parts of the country to end the last week in May. … read more

Filed under: Salads, Side Dish 6 comments

Grilled Italian Polenta with Fresh Tomatoes

Grilled Italian Polenta with Fresh Tomatoes

Memorial Day was created by General John Logan  in the U.S. in 1868 as a way to honor and remember those who have died serving our nation. Because … read more

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Greek Chopped Salad

Chopped Greek Salad

Lately my 13-year-old daughter Celia has taken a special liking to Greek salad. Lucky for me, Celia has liked salad ever since she was a baby. When she … read more

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Spinach and Quinoa Salad with Toasted Cashews and Dried Cranberries

Spinach and Quinoa Salad

  My family tries to eat as much seasonal and local produce as we can. So last summer we signed up for a local farm share, or CSA … read more

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