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Incorporating Asparagus into Everyday Dishes

In a previous guest blog I excitedly told you about the notice I received from our local farm announcing that the asparagus season had begun and that my share of the crop was ready to be picked up. Well, I just got back from the farm and I am now the proud owner of six pounds of fresh asparagus. (At $2 a pound how can you go wrong?) My mom was flabbergasted that I bought six pounds given that I am the only one in my family who really enjoys eating asparagus. “You’ll have to eat asparagus morning, noon and … Continue reading →

The Leftover Challenge—Potatoes!

A few weeks ago I posed a leftover challenge. “Give me your leftovers,” I said. “And I’ll give you a recipe.” One reader took me up on the challenge and I gave them a tasty recipe for their leftover brisket. But other than that, I haven’t received a single request. So I’m posing the challenge one more time. Tell me, what is in your refrigerator or pantry that you need to find a recipe for? Here’s an example to get you started—last night we had “fried” potatoes, southern-style. I cooked the potatoes on the stovetop with onions. So today, instead … Continue reading →