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White Bean and Ramp Soup

May 11, 2009

I may have mentioned a time or two how much I like ramps. As it is now high ramp season, much of what I am cooking has a ramp component to it in one way or another.

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Ramps were one of the finds that made our first CSA Produce season worthwhile. I had never heard of a ramp before I first started getting our produce box from Harmony Valley Farm. Now they have become a passion. They came in the very first box, and I looked at them with intrigue. On the [...]

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Cooking Out Of The Box – Week 1

May 9, 2009

The first CSA produce box of the season brings the challenge of ramps, sunchokes, asparagus, spinach, burdock, rhubarb, sorrel, parsnips, chives and black radishes!

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Madison and Dane County Area Farmers Markets 2009

April 27, 2009

Farmers’ Market season has hit, and Cuisine Capers has your guide to the Madison and Dane County area Markets! There’s a market for everyone – find yours here!

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International Home + Housewares Show 2009

March 14, 2009

Cuisine Capers will be covering the International Home & Housewares show once again this year. This show is restricted only to trade professionals in the industry, as well as qualified press and meda. Cuisine Capers will be attending a media, and we’re looking forward to covering the latest in home gadgets and products, as well [...]

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Cooking with Tagines

March 8, 2009

Morrocan cooking is one my my favorite types of cooking. I love the exotic blend of ethnic flavors that combine into this style of food. The diversity of flavors come from Arab, Moorish, Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, African, and Jewish influences. When creating a Morrocan dish, typical spices would include cumin, cinnamon, turmeric, ginger, pepper, paprika, [...]

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Spinach Pizza with Egg

February 22, 2009

Yes. Spinach and Egg Pizza on Whole Wheat Crust might sound a bit off-putting, but it is one of the more tasty, healthy recipes that I’ve played around with lately.

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Thanksgiving Prep Starts Today

November 25, 2008

Today officially kicks of Thanksgiving Prep 2008. I have all the shopping done (except the fresh turkey that I need to pick up tomorrow).

So, what’s on tap for today?

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Thanksgiving 2008 – The Frenzy Begins

November 22, 2008

When it comes to holidays, nothing surpasses Thanksgiving for tradition and for hours of time spent in the kitchen cooking. And this year will be no different than other years we’ve spent celebrating the holiday. Twenty-some people will descend on the house like ravenous vultures, eating everything in site. Ok, that might be somewhat a [...]

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The Perils of Pronunciation

November 16, 2008

I’m afraid that I drove a deli counter clerk around the bend recently. And I still don’t know how it really happened. A bit of background, first…

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The Confectional Delivers Spectacular Cheesecakes

November 1, 2008

The Confectional delivers these mini-cheesecakes to your doorstep, and they are the perfect size for serving as an elegent end to a formal dinner party.

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Grilled Caesar Salad with Steak and Blue Cheese

July 9, 2008

A Grilled Caesar Salad with Steak and Blue Cheese is filling, flavorful, and healthy! It is also a great way to use produce in your CSA box!

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Gallina De Madre: Mother Hen Toast

June 22, 2008

This summer, Saturdays have turned in to a leisurely meal outside on the deck, enjoying the shade of the 250 year old oak tree, the gentle breeze, and the mild early summer temperatures. And in such a relaxing, civilized setting, not just any lunch will do.

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Win a Summer of Wild Salmon

June 12, 2008

Do you love Salmon? Do you have a great recipe you want to share? Then MarxFoods.com has the contest for you with their “Win a Summer of Wild Salmon” contest. Now through Friday, June 20, submit your original recipe. The winner receives three 5-lb. wild salmon shipments throughout the summer. Click for more details.

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Asparagus Spring Salad

June 9, 2008

A quick, healthy and flavorful spring treat

Nothing screams Spring like asparagus. By mid-spring it becomes the fresh go-to vegetable unlike any other. Sure, by early summer you are so tired of asparagus that you are ready to scream, but that’s ok, because that is just the time that the season is ending for the year.