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Following up on my Mother's Day post, here's a recipe for garlicky green beans similar to the ones we had at Mulan. We love the basic recipe, but there are lots of variations, too. You can add 1 tablespoon of... Continue reading

Posted 2 days ago at FOOD ON THE FOOD

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Mother's Day at Mulan

Mother's Day got off to a great start this year. First, I was treated to a homemade pancake breakfast courtesy of Husband, which included his famous blueberry pancakes, bacon, and fresh fruit. The kids presented me with some sweet handmade... Continue reading

Posted 5 days ago at FOOD ON THE FOOD

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Tuesday Tease: Carrot Cake

I know we're all getting really sick of cake right about now, but it's either another photo of cake or a minute-by-minute account of my day today, which was mainly spent engaged in a lot of premenstrual moping around. Cake?... Continue reading

Posted May 7, 2013 at FOOD ON THE FOOD

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Anemone Cupcakes

I had some leftover beet purée from the wedding cake last week, so I made the kids some chocolate beet cupcakes. To continue my education in wedding-appropriate food-styling, I practiced decorating them with frosting flowers: anemones to be exact. This... Continue reading

Posted May 4, 2013 at FOOD ON THE FOOD

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Wedding Cakes Aren't Just for Weddings

Who got married? Nobody, yet. I'm making a wedding cake for a friend in November and let's just say I need a little practice. I've never made a wedding cake before. I've never had any desire to make a wedding... Continue reading

Posted Apr 30, 2013 at FOOD ON THE FOOD

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Sprout 2013

I think we could all use a party to lift our spirits, don't you? If you happen to be in the Boston area, Waltham Fields Community Farm is having their annual fundraising fete this Friday 4/26 at the Charles River... Continue reading

Posted Apr 23, 2013 at FOOD ON THE FOOD

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After the Boston Marathon Bombing

I'm still processing all that happened here in Boston over the past week, from the tragic bombings that killed three and wounded nearly 200 300 at one of the country's most historic and beloved sporting events, to the shoot-out in... Continue reading

Posted Apr 21, 2013 at FOOD ON THE FOOD

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Peeping Tom

This is where I do all my cooking. Light streams in through the window above the counter, and I like to look out at the woods as I'm going about my preparations. I looked up the other day and this... Continue reading

Posted Apr 14, 2013 at FOOD ON THE FOOD

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Parsnip Soup and Righteous Clichés

I have a milestone birthday coming up this year, like many of my friends. And as much as I'll be glad to reach it, I'm also bummed out about this whole aging thing. You know what I'm talking about. Back... Continue reading

Posted Apr 11, 2013 at FOOD ON THE FOOD

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Springtime and Rhubarb Crisp

So far this spring, we've had very little in the way of April showers and lots in the way of freezing cold Arctic blasts that take your breath away. But I know you're coming, Spring. I know it because the... Continue reading

Posted Apr 7, 2013 at FOOD ON THE FOOD

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Business Time

Look at me all professional! I just made myself some sweet business cards through MOO even though I'm not sure what I do here constitutes legitimate business. But, hey, as long as you guys keep showing up, they might let... Continue reading

Posted Apr 5, 2013 at FOOD ON THE FOOD

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Summer Dreaming

So, what'll you have today, good sirs and madams? (Photo taken at Wells Hollow Creamery in Shelton, Connecticut. Their flavor descriptions are here if you're having trouble deciding what you want on your imaginary ice cream cone.) Continue reading

Posted Apr 3, 2013 at FOOD ON THE FOOD

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My Martha Moment

I had a Martha Stewart moment yesterday, however brief. The kids had written a cute poem on the refrigerator door with magnetic poetry, and I wanted to feature it on my blog for Easter. I decided to recreate Martha's blue-marbled... Continue reading

Posted Mar 31, 2013 at FOOD ON THE FOOD

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Birthday Baklava

Somebody got a whole pan of baklava last weekend for his birthday (well, a whole pan minus the corners I conveniently cropped out). His prediction was that it wouldn't last past Wednesday. I believe it. I came by my sweet... Continue reading

Posted Mar 26, 2013 at FOOD ON THE FOOD

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Eleven-Dollar Cauliflower

Last year, I went to a restaurant where they charged $11 for a tiny plate of cauliflower. Eleven dollars! Now before you get all up in my grill, I'm not dissing cauliflower or any of the talented chefs that prepare... Continue reading

Posted Mar 24, 2013 at FOOD ON THE FOOD

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Thrift Shop Thursday: Serving Spoon

As much as I like my usual flatware, I'm getting a little sick and tired of seeing the same spoon in every single shot for the past seven years. I found this pretty serving spoon at a thrift shop in... Continue reading

Posted Mar 21, 2013 at FOOD ON THE FOOD

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Holy Cheese Wheels!

I saw this photo on Pinterest and was immediately smitten. A wedding cake? Made out of cheese? Maybe even local cheese? How utterly brilliant!! This one was made by Formaggi Ocello in Sydney, Australia, but I wondered if the cheesemongers... Continue reading

Posted Mar 19, 2013 at FOOD ON THE FOOD

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Exciting New Meats

I don't know about you, but this is the time of year when I get bored with the same food I've been cooking all winter. I want something a little different. Exotic even. Yesterday I stopped by Savenor's, a butcher... Continue reading

Posted Mar 16, 2013 at FOOD ON THE FOOD

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Making Bagels

It never once occurred to me to make my own bagels. Not until I picked up Jennifer Reese's book, Make the Bread, Buy the Butter. In the book, she outlines her advice for which foods are worth making yourself and... Continue reading

Posted Mar 13, 2013 at FOOD ON THE FOOD

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Lovely Spam, Wonderful Spam

Okay, guys, you asked and I listened (nearly a year later). I finally got my blog's RSS feed converted into emailable form. And by "I," I'm referring to the good folks at Mad Mimi because "I" am incapable of such... Continue reading

Posted Mar 9, 2013 at FOOD ON THE FOOD

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Magic Pencil Hiccup Cure

Anyone else out there plagued by relentless hiccups? Or hiccoughs, if you prefer? In my younger life, I tried every possible cure: holding my breath, spoonfuls of sugar, having someone jump out and scare the shit out of me. Nothing... Continue reading

Posted Mar 6, 2013 at FOOD ON THE FOOD

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Goat Cheese Ice Cream

I love the public library for many reasons, one of which is free access to a huge collection of cookbooks. I take great pleasure in parasitizing old and new releases alike, serendipitously latching onto a select few food titles and... Continue reading

Posted Mar 4, 2013 at FOOD ON THE FOOD

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Thrift Shop Thursday: White Bowl

I found the most perfect little white bowl at a thrift shop the other day for ninety-nine cents. (Quail eggs sold separately!) Continue reading

Posted Feb 28, 2013 at FOOD ON THE FOOD

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Supermarket Sniper

I was in a bad mood the other day, so Husband sent me out of the house to get some fresh air and a gallon of milk. In one of the aisles of the grocery store, I saw a little... Continue reading

Posted Feb 26, 2013 at FOOD ON THE FOOD

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Friday Freeze: Snow Cones

This was supposed to be part of my Tuesday Tease series of lazy photo posts, but then it suddenly became Friday. No problem—I changed the title to Friday Freeze. Seemed apt. Then Friday came and went. Now it's Saturday. Saturday... Continue reading

Posted Feb 23, 2013 at FOOD ON THE FOOD

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