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Corn Cakes with Strawberries and Basil

It’s official – I’ve emerged from my winter cooking funk. Asparagus, rhubarb, and even a few strawberries made their debut at the Portland Farmer’s Market yesterday, and my mind was suddenly flooded with ideas for new recipes. The strawberries got … Continue reading

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Rye Sourdough Starter

I have been wanting to experiment with long-fermented breads for some time, but summer seemed like the wrong time to begin the project, what with all the great weather and outdoor activities I would surely be enjoying. Fortunately (perhaps), the … Continue reading

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Cardamom Bread

We didn’t eat much in the way of wonderful food growing up. I remember a lot of fish sticks and bologna sandwiches and frozen peas.  Not that I fault anyone – there just wasn’t much wonderful food available at supermarkets … Continue reading

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