Weather: it’s raining, it’s pouring… What I’m listening to: {a narrative}, A New Normal So far, we are experiencing one of the coldest summers on record here in South Central Alaska. On…
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Posts by tag: Vegetables
Just Peachy Summer Salad
Weather: it’s been a few gray days in a row What I’m listening to: the chirp of five baby chicks I made this fabulous summer salad along with dinner while my…
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Sesame Napa Cabbage Salad
Weather: 40, cloudy with some rain What I’m listening to: All We Are, Matt Nathanson Hello glorified coleslaw, Asian style. This crisp salad would be ideal for a picnic or…
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Balsamic Roasted Carrots
I just have to say that these carrots were unbelievably fun to photograph. Who knew something so simple could be so beautiful? Carrots love the camera.
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Glazed Lemon Zucchini Loaf
Dear Alaska from Scratch, So I have a challenge for you! A few years ago Starbucks had a delish lemon-zucchini mini-loaf (I believe it even had a glaze). I loved…
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Kitchen Tip: Eggplant Meets Panini Press
Okay folks, it’s time for another helpful kitchen tip. This takes less than 10 minutes from start to finish and will add depth and dimension to many of your meals,…
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Baked Chipotle Onion Rings
Weather: 19 degrees What I’m listening to: the whir and slosh of the dishwasher Happy Leap Day! One morning recently I woke up to a happy suggestion on my Alaska…
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Zucchini Cakes
Weather: 18 degrees, winter weather warning… 6-10 inches expected What I’m listening to: the click of an XBOX controller, the clank of the boiler pipes, and faint Phil Wickham from…
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Roasted Cauliflower with Cumin, Cilantro, & Lime
There are lots of cauliflower-haters out there. Personally, I’ve always been a little indifferent toward it. But, it’s cauliflower season and I was determined to make it delicious. This is…
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Roasted Broccoli with Lemon & Parmesan
Weather: 49 degrees. Rain and wind. What I’m listening to: kids playing, basketball bouncing. I’ve never met a protein that didn’t like a side of broccoli. Broccoli is my kids’…
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