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Simple Joyful Food

"...and they ate with gladness and simplicity of heart"

meal planning

Hey, don’t let your fresh basil go to waste. Make pesto and freeze it!

meal planning

Pssst… want secret to making perfect rice? Add soup!

meal planning

Rinse, rinse, rinse your rice.

appetizers

A fancy (yet inexpensive) way to dress up olives.

meal planning

Here’s a handy crock-pot tip!

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Here’s an alternative to the drive-thru window… sushi!

meal planning

Removing seeds from a cucumber adds more CRISP!

meal planning

Trimming Rack of Lamb will improve the flavor!

meal planning

The easiest way to clean and prepare a leek.

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meal planning

Quick Tip: Don’t pound your chicken breasts. Make cutlets.

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Ever wonder what the “Customer Pick Up” sign at Williams-Sonoma means?

meal planning

Wondering what to do with those leftover potato chips?

meal planning

Why buy pesto when it is so easy to make?

kitchen basics

Ever wonder how to keep your asparagus fresh?

meal planning

Here’s how to release the full flavor of fresh basil.

live happily

Here’s how to do a Tim-Tam-Slam.

drinks

Spice up your next vodka and tonic.

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“Just like becoming an expert in wine–you learn by drinking it, the best you can afford–you learn about great food by finding the best there is, whether simply or luxurious. Then you savor it, analyze it, and discuss it with your companions, and you compare it with other experiences.” – Julia Child

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