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Ravioli

Nic gets pretty excited about winter squash- just last week he brought home 1 acorn squash, 1 butternut squash and 2 sugar pumpkins. I don’t know how many pounds of winter squash that is, suffice to say, it’s a lot. … Continue reading

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Mac ‘n Cheese

Sometimes it’s perfectly okay to rock boxed macaroni and cheese (especially if it’s Annie’s Shells and White Cheddar with peas and lots of black pepper). Sometimes you’ve got extra time on your hands and decide that now is a good … Continue reading

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Eggy Cheesy Hot Dish.

This dish smells like a sandwich. In a really good way. I had this epiphany as I opened the oven door to check on the baking status. I was assaulted with a hot, steamy wave of bread, cheese, mustard and … Continue reading

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Noodle Maker Machine

I thought today was as good of a day as any to try a new recipe and to use a never-used (by me) appliance. The first joint purchase that Nic and I made was a really old Atlas Noodle Maker … Continue reading

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Grown-up Spaghetti.

Nothing has quite the positive impact on my disposition than spending an afternoon in the kitchen. Scratch that- Nothing has quite the positive impact on my disposition than finding fresh rhubarb at the grocery store (thanks Pacific NW!) and spending … Continue reading

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Best Pizza Ever.

I am a pizza snob. I know that many people claim that, but how many of those people can also claim that they used to work in the pizza industry? Hmmm? I have been privileged with a couple of awesome … Continue reading

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Gorgonzola Caramelized Onion Gratin- & a Cherry Tart.

I want to talk today about round food. This, being in the midst of citrus season, is fitting. But I don’t want to talk too much about citrus, and not because I don’t love it- quite to opposite. I have … Continue reading

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Photo update

I have come to the conclusion that this blog is serving dual purposes- keep people updated on the haps’ in Montana as well as chronicling my crafty endeavors (have I already said this?). This post will be of the former. … Continue reading

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Sunday Morning.

I woke up this morning without an alarm and unusually early for a Sunday. I rolled out of bed and went to find some coffee. Bozeman felt even sleepier than I did at 8am as I rolled through town in … Continue reading

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Kathleen’s Salad

I’m almost to the point where I can resume my previous kitchen habits. It’s been over a month now since I’ve cooked consistently. Between house-sitting, moving, painting, acquiring furniture, working and acquainting oneself to a new community, other personal endeavors … Continue reading

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