» March, 2010

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Because I was hungry

This is a craft that chose me – I didn’t choose it. Consciously, I am not sure I would have chosen it today. I don’t know what’s around the corner.This really has a lot to do with the person I am and how I grew up – what was in front of me at that [...]

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Chicken or the Egg

Tamara’s Tweet: “Neighbors’ chicken nesting again in my yard. Who has rights to the egg?”  Farm-fresh eggs really are a different experience compared to our store-bought eggs. You can tell how fresh they are by placing an uncooked, in-shell egg in a cup of water. The collagen is so evident — a fresh egg will [...]

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Natural Course of Things

There is a beginning with all things and, I believe, a natural course for all things. However, I do struggle with this at times – when I feel that everything is in question, when I have only questions and no answers. This is when I remind myself of how grateful I am for seasons, for [...]

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Quest

  “This quest for connection and a better understanding is a movement that is healthy and wise.”  

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A Masterpiece

Cooking is artistry. When I am in a professional situation, cooking and preparing fresh food, my job is to “wow” a little bit and to have people sit down and enjoy that artistic element. At my home, good, simple, seasonal food is the “wow” and the artistry tends to be more about taste, flavor – [...]

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