Category Archives: salad

Salad Secrets Revealed

Posted on August 19, 2012 by Maureen

If you follow many food blogs, by now you’re probably referenced out on Julia Child, who, if she were still here, would have celebrated her 100th this past week…..so forgive me for adding another thin mint to the buffet.  Who … Continue reading →

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Sea Bounty

Posted on July 8, 2012 by Maureen

Knowing that the season for sea asparagus is a short one and soon to come to a close, I was relieved to have made it to the farmers’ market yesterday just in time to nab the last bag of it … Continue reading →

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A Lion with Teeth

Posted on May 25, 2012 by Maureen

“It took me four years to paint like Raphael, but a lifetime to paint like a child.” –Pablo Picasso A child is like an extraterrestrial.  Or, at least, my idea of one.  The newness of everything it comes into contact … Continue reading →

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Cross-dressing in the Cupboard

Posted on April 15, 2012 by Maureen

You think you know someone, for years, decades…..and then you find out that there’s this other side, that the real persona lies beneath the surface.  You had already made the adjustments back in second grade when you lost the argument, … Continue reading →

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Fantasy Dinner Date

Posted on February 13, 2012 by Maureen

Although it’s rare that I’ll walk past an opportunity for a lost chocolate weekend, let’s face it:  I’m a grinch when it comes to Valentine’s Day.  If only we could be spared the cheer-leading that so often wraps itself around … Continue reading →

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Getting Back to Business

Posted on January 2, 2012 by Maureen

A Happy New Year to All! If it weren’t logically impossible, I would resolve to make no resolutions.  They too easily act like a set-up for failure and guilt.  And yet, after all the season’s hubbub and distractions, it’s only … Continue reading →

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P’s and Q’s

Posted on November 8, 2011 by Maureen

Pumpkins and Quandaries The first thing that grabbed my attention as I advanced toward the entrance of Fortino’s Supermarket was not the sign inviting all to take free pumpkins last Thursday..……the very first thing that I beheld was a pair … Continue reading →

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Full Hunter’s Moon Approach

Posted on October 2, 2011 by Maureen

Being as the Harvest Moon has already come and gone, (what?!) (I know!), let’s look to the approach of the Full Hunter’s Moon before it’s too late. The Harvest Moon, which happened way back on the 12th of September, is … Continue reading →

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Just for the Smell of It

Posted on August 21, 2011 by Maureen

About this new clothesline that I recently installed (not hard really):  I owe it to Monforte Dairy.  I was trying to put into words the captivating experience of smelling their Pecorino Fresco cheese.  And it’s hard to do it justice … Continue reading →

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