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Delicious Pasta Dish in 15 minutes!

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I didn’t have a lot of time to make lunch today, there’s so much going on right now… planning the move, packing, getting the house ready to sell, more packing, throw in some anxiety, selling my car, more packing… you … Continue reading

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Making Perfect Crostini

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Crostini, in Italian means “little toasts”. They are made by slicing bread very thin and then toasting it until it becomes crisp. I love using a sourdough baguette to make mine because each crostini is the perfect size to easily … Continue reading

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The Delicious Heirloom Tomato

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It’s difficult to find a tomato at the grocery store that tastes the way I remember them. Sure, a few hybrid varieties have been developed for great flavor. However, commercial tomato breeders focus on hybridizing tomatoes to make them symmetrical … Continue reading

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Heirloom Tomatoes with Bacon, Blue Cheese, and Basil

Makes 6 servings INGREDIENTS 6 slices firm white sandwich bread 1/4 lb sliced bacon (about 5 slices) 6 Tbsp olive oil 1/4 cup finely chopped shallot 3 Tbsp Sherry vinegar 4 assorted medium heirloom tomatoes (2 lb total), cut into … Continue reading

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