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Post 3206: The perfect autumn stew (Instant pot)

This is a recipe that I sought out in order to use up some ingredients in my kitchen. Specifically, the lamb, pumpkin, and miso. (While miso has no best-before date, I somehow managed to purchase two containers of it in a row.) The original… Continue Reading “Post 3206: The perfect autumn stew (Instant pot)”

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Post #3173: Autumn food thoughts

Photograph of Willows Inn cookbook, small loaf of sourdough wrapped in paper and a jar of stone fruit jam.

For the last few years, Brian and I have put aside $100 a month so that for our anniversary at the end of September we can purchase a piece of artwork for our home. This year we decided that instead of artwork, we would… Continue Reading “Post #3173: Autumn food thoughts”

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Post #2033: A feature every house should have

Months after starting this project, Brian and I finally got this done over the weekend. Behold the life-changing spice cupboard! What started as a poorly placed ironing board in the kitchen (by the back door, it was a cramped place to iron out anything… Continue Reading “Post #2033: A feature every house should have”

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What fava beans are good for.

One has to really like fava beans to grow them in their annual veggie garden…. despite being incredibly simple (watch out for the aphids!), they take up a lot of room for a yield that might get you three meals at best. Still, nothing… Continue Reading “What fava beans are good for.”

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Under Pressure!

I am a little embarrased to admit that more than a year ago, my co-worker “leant” me a pressure cooker which has remained under my desk all this time – manual, weight, and all. Now, my co-worker has downsized and since she hasn’t asked… Continue Reading “Under Pressure!”

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