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Cherry Vanilla Ice Cream
It was a very busy holiday week in Maine. After painting my strawberry rhubarb pie, I listed all the recipes I wanted to make. Savory flatbreads and galettes. Braised pork sandwiches and things with runny eggs on top. But the temperature skyrocketed to the 90’s. I couldn’t even touch my…
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Blue Corn Tostadas
My week started with mint ice cream topped with olive oil and sea salt from a small food truck near work. We met up there to celebrate our colleague Linda, who is moving to France. This food truck, though small and offering only 2 flavors (plus gourmet toppings) was mighty…
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Caramel Chocolate Cookie Bars
It was round two for me and millionaire shortbread this week. My brown butter burn has healed nicely and I donned my apron early on Tuesday to tackle my baking project. My goal was to one, not burn myself. And two, create a decadent dessert for my caramel-loving dad for…
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Maple Walnut Scones
What a week! I finished planting my garden after a grueling few hours in the sun. I’ve barely been sleeping and dealing with minor health issues. I also burned the shit out of my hand after dropping a bowl of brown butter. Still, I managed to have a good week,…
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Rhubarb Danish (with Lemongrass Pastry Cream)
I’m settling into my new life as both a cooking store employee and a self-employed artist. So far I’m feeling like I found a perfect balance. Socialization, hard work, and getting up early 3 days a week. Not having to worry about paying my bills. I still have 4 days…
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Thai Red Curry Noodle Soup
The start of this week feels like a year ago. I had my second batch of training days, which ended on Wednesday. I worked an extra day to cover for a coworker, too, which left me with little time to cook and paint. So I decided to revisit one of…
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Vanilla Chiffon Cake
Life has been busy this week. I started a new job and ate pastries by the ocean. And I spent a lot of time thinking about life. What I want. Who I am. Survivor ended, I did some exploring and put some miles on my car, and I’ve been relaxing…
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Thai Green Curry Eggplant
This week my mom had time off so we spent a lot of time together – doctors appointments, lunch outings, and TV marathons at home. I made time to rest after a bout with insomnia, too. I start a new part-time job this week at a cooking store, which I’m…
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Brown Butter Coconut Cookies
I’m writing this on Mother’s Day while my mom takes a well deserved nap. We just went for a beautiful, warm walk and had a great lunch. I’m making her favorite tomato tart for dinner. I’ve been reflecting more on life this week and I’m feeling so grateful for the…