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Pan Roasted Grouper with Coriander Beurre Blanc

I think I’ve mentioned the Dekalb Farmer’s Market too much recently…but I can’t stop going there. Recently, I took Gardner’s parents to the market (they came to town for his birthday!) and enjoyed showing them around. You should have seen … Continue reading

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Moving to Georgia!

I love peaches – so I guess it’s a good thing that I’m moving to Georgia next week. Gardner has already started his job in Atlanta, and I’ll be joining him very soon. In honor of the move, and because … Continue reading

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Shrimp Curry

One of the most frugal food strategies we’ve found over the last two years of writing this blog is using our freezer effectively.  When meat goes on sale, we buy more than we need for this week and store it … Continue reading

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Stuffed and wrapped pork loin

Throughout the fall and winter, it’s important to schedule some rich, hearty, decadent meals to make you forget that its raining and thirty-five degrees outside.  When you love pork, pears, and bacon, it’s not too hard to decide on what … Continue reading

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Roasted Chicken made with Blue Moon

You can ask anyone in either of our families- chicken is rarely something that we get too excited about.  One of the running jokes is to ask, “Do y’all want chicken for dinner tonight?”  We don’t have to answer, because … Continue reading

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Sirloin Steak with Mustard Cream Pan Sauce

One of the many things we learned from Anthony Bourdain is the importance of making a good pan sauce.  In the Les Halles Cookbook, he uses this method over and over again (often with veal stock) to get rich, delicious … Continue reading

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Summer’s Here – Let’s Grill!

We recently mentioned our move to a new place.  This one has outdoor space that’s all ours- which means our own patio, yard, and grill.  It’s a fantastic upgrade to our cooking and eating routines, and we’re enjoying it thoroughly.  … Continue reading

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Seared Tuna with Mango Salsa

As we first mentioned in meatless May, one of the joys of going without meat this month is celebrating the warm, sunny summer. Shifting from warm, comforting, hearty winter meals to light, fresh, spring/summer meals has been a real treat. … Continue reading

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Simple and Delicious Duck Breast

Just the mention of duck breast brings about notions of fine dining, gourmet tastes, and mastery of culinary techniques. It implies high expense and makes you think you’re at a fancy restaurant. Not to ruin the moment, but duck breast … Continue reading

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A new take on lamb chops

When I hear lamb chops, the idea of a fancy rack of lamb comes to mind. Perfectly grilled over grapevines in a fire pit in Spain or in my favorite restaurant, rack of lamb is definitely one of my go-to … Continue reading

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