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Almanac.
JAN: Unusually warm (a 60-degree day), very little snow for the month. FEB: No measurable snow for the year. Spotted in bloom: crocus, snowdrops, winter jasmine, aconite, daffodil, periwinkle, squill. Near 60 at month end. MAR: Temps near 80 mid-month. Side Porch cafe opened 3/13. Plums, magnolias in full bloom. Dogwood and lilac gorgeous at month end. APR: 80 degrees on 4/2, then a cold snap mid-month. Harvested arugula, lettuce. May: String of rainy Saturdays; a hot/cool temp pattern. Planted all annuals/veggies on May 4. 90+ Memorial Day wknd.
Author Archives: Bryn Mooth
Lunchbox salad with chicken, carrot and fennel.
Those who know me best know that I appreciate need a good lunch. A rotten mid-day meal (which occasionally happens when I’m time-pressed and just grab whatever is convenient) can send me into a tailspin for the afternoon. I need … Continue reading
Posted in House favorites, Lunchbox, Salads
Tagged carrot, chicken, fennel, food, healthy
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Wednesday cute.
I had to share this photo of our adorable terrier mix napping in a patch of sunshine on this glorious day. Continue reading
Top 10 recipes: year 1.
Homemade chocolate pudding. Perfect roasted potatoes. The best granola. Orange chocolate-chip muffins. Here’s my list of Top 10 Recipes from the past year. Continue reading
Lighter classic cheesecake.
Recently, my editor for the fitness and weight-loss website SparkPeople.com challenged me with a rather difficult assignment: Develop a feature story about sensible alternatives for desserts and sweet snacks. Now, this particular subject was hard to write about for a couple … Continue reading
Posted in Baking, Desserts, Recipes
Tagged cheesecake, food, healthy, homemade, lowcal, lowfat
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Wednesday inspiration.
Boy, did I need this little pick-me-up today. Thanks to Todd Henry of Accidental Creative for providing this boost of enthusiasm (hope it helps you, too): We need you. You are not disposable, and your contribution to the rest of us … Continue reading
Posted in Food 4 thought, Inspired by, Writing
Tagged creativity, inspiration, words
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Mac and cheese with spinach, zucchini and peas.
Here’s a good Meatless Monday option for you: good ol’ mac and cheese, lightened up with a whole bunch of green vegetables. Now, when I say, ‘lightened up,’ don’t think this is a low-fat dish; it has plenty of cheese. … Continue reading
Posted in Dinner, Meatless Monday, Recipes, Vegetarian
Tagged cheese, food, pasta, spinach, zucchini
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Freelance writing: 1 year in.
It’s hard to believe, but I sat down at my desk at home and began working for myself exactly 1 year ago today. What happened to the time? The first year as an independent journalist and copywriter focused on food, … Continue reading
Meet Chef Todd Kelly.
For chefs, sourcing local ingredients is tougher than you might think. Read how Orchids chef Todd Kelly is trying to change all that, and why it’s important. Continue reading
Posted in Eating local, Food 4 thought, Inspired by
Tagged food, Orchids, restaurant
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Wine of the week: Creme de Lys
Wine: Crème de Lys California Chardonnay 2010 Price: about $8 Tasting notes: nicely balanced, with tropical fruit and vanilla flavors, not too oaky Story: Rob discovered this on a recent trip to our local wine shop, which was touting this as … Continue reading
Raspberry-almond bars.
These homemade raspberry-almond bars were so good I had to hide one in order to take a photo for the blog. This dessert is how I like it: not too rich or sweet. Continue reading
