Fruit

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Blueberry + Black Pepper Pie

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Blueberry + Black Pepper Pie

Perhaps you’ve guessed where I’m going with this… with a nostalgia for ‘fall’, chocolate week in full swing and an abundance of blueberries... there was only one thing left to do.

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Stale Pain au Chocolat + Overripe Nectarine Compote

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Stale Pain au Chocolat + Overripe Nectarine Compote

Who knew some of the best French toast I would ever make would come out of a 5 day old Pain au Chocolat.

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Bircher Müesli

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Bircher Müesli

After a couple weeks of avid exploration, the only way I know how, through food, I have finally had a moment to settle into my new home.  And so it only felt right to christen the new kitchen with a family tradition; Bircher Müesli.

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Rhubarb + Apple Galette

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Rhubarb + Apple Galette

A galette is basically the hipster version of a tart.  It is imperfect to perfection, rustic to the point of being refreshingly contemporary.  And was the ultimate trend setter.  Until everybody caught on.  It also just so happens to be the easiest summer hack to entertaining.  Don’t have a tart tin?  Galette.  Don’t have perfectly just-ripe fruit or veg?  Galette.  Don’t have hours to prep?  Galette.  Don’t want to hear more reasons?  Galette. 

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5-Minute Shortcut Granola

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5-Minute Shortcut Granola

I can never remember to make Granola, until I actually want Granola, by which time it is far too late to make any, and I just don’t have the freedom to purchase beautiful artisanal granola to satisfy each craving.  A friend once said, through necessity is born genius.  Not claiming to be genius by any means, but merely to say that through this existential-granola-dilemma, a solution was born: Shortcut Granola.

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Pear Fennel + Soup How-Tos

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Pear Fennel + Soup How-Tos

Soup is not something to which I ever gave much thought, growing up.  But over the years I have noticed how much good it does to my body.  And quite frankly, it's also one of the most fantastic ways to use up any vegetables nearing expiration.  And so beautifully simple.

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Juice Pulp Muffins

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Juice Pulp Muffins

Waste.  I hate waste.  There are very few things that I truly hate in this world.  And it is not a word I use lightly.  But waste is most certainly one of those few.  Simply because, in most situations, it is entirely unnecessary.

Cue: Juice Pulp Muffins.