The Long Haul: 100 Days Homemade, Part VIII…Days 80-91
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The Long Haul: 100 Days Homemade, Part VIII…Days 80-91

Ah, 100 Days. I miss you already, on this little Chicago VeganMania suspension & adventure. I miss my kitchen so much when I travel – especially when my luck seems to fail with menu ordering more often than not in the Windy City..but I digress, I mean, did I go through cooking withdrawals and try to sneak … Continue reading »

100 Days Homemade, Part VI: Days 54-65
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100 Days Homemade, Part VI: Days 54-65

Oh my, I have entered into the big 3-0 birthday week, and what doesn’t that have one thinking about? I did get a stunning set of fancy French skillets from my younger sister as an early gift, which of course, gets me thinking that my little sister is older than I am, but I digress … Continue reading »

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100 Days: Part IV

Now mere days away from my half-way point of 100 Days Homemade, some realizations have become glaringly obvious: Mixology matters. My girlfriend really likes soup. Life is possible without a microwave. One can incorporate a LOT of lentils into their life. There is a seemingly never-ending supply of rice in my apartment. With a bigger focus … Continue reading »

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Culinary Dwelling

Much to my delight, life  has calmed and evolved in the past few weeks. These are some photos and dishes I created while life was not so calm. With this oh so welcome change, expect more updates in my internet-verse. Time is mine once more, and every damn day belongs to farmers markets and projects. – - … Continue reading »

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Inspired Vegan Dining

It takes a lot for a cookbook to truly hold my attention, and the stories and recipes, in addition to the soundtrack, of Bryant Terry’s Vegan Soul Kitchen did just that. This past January, his latest, The Inspired Vegan was released, and I’ve been captivated.  The words, the quotes, the instructions and meal components, were just … Continue reading »