Lisa on May 23rd, 2011

A lot of things are better off made than bought.  I’m talking simple things, like salad dressing (unrefined oil + vinegar/citrus juice) and fruit-flavored yogurt (plain full-fat yogurt + fresh fruit).  And it isn’t just a matter of the end product tasting better or being a more nutritious choice — which it does and is [...]

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Lisa on April 22nd, 2011

Just as there are open-faced sandwiches, there are open-faced pies, or “free-form pies,” as they’re often called.  Free-form pies are fun to make since the whole idea is to wind up with an irregular, imperfect result.  And whether you’re making a whole-wheat pie or a gluten-free pie, it’s liberating to not have to worry about [...]

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Lisa on June 30th, 2010

Even though the simmering action of making a compote might make you think of winter, what goes into a berry compote is all summer: strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, cherries, even rhubarb.  All you need is some fruit, some liquid — wine or water works best — some sweetener, and some spices.  You’ll have a refreshing fruit [...]

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Lisa on August 7th, 2008

In the course of researching cocktails for an article I’m writing, I inadvertently stumbled upon one/created one that I really liked.  It takes the concept of strawberries and balsamic vinegar to a whole new level of sweet and sour (which is why I decided give it this name): Heaven and Hell 5 fresh strawberries or [...]

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