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Cozy BBQ Buddy: Summer Macaroni Salad In Lemon-Thyme Dressing, Creamy With A Tangy Twist

by Ingrid Beer June 19, 2013
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For me, lemons go with the bright yellow summertime the way that pumpkins go with the fiery-orange fall. The tangy taste of a fresh lemon reminds me of a clean, crisp breeze, or perhaps the way one of the rays of the sun would taste if it stretched itself thin enough that it could reach [...]

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Cozy BBQ Buddy: Smoky Bourbon “Baked” Beans, and Busting Out Those Vinyl Tablecloths

by Ingrid Beer June 16, 2013
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When I think back upon the year, I can hardly believe that the pages of time — the days of the previous seasons — have turned so very quickly, and that we are now about to embark on that warm, breezy and bright time of year again. Sure, the “official” date that marks the beginning [...]

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A Cozy Stew: “Gumbo-laya” With Spicy Sausage, Chicken & Shrimp Turns Up The Heat On Winter

by Ingrid Beer February 6, 2013
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Ooh, I love bold, spicy food; how about you? I thoroughly enjoy eating it any time, but in the winter, when my inner thermostat needs a little kick every now and then to wake it up so it can warm me up better, I especially crave that little tingle in the back of my throat, [...]

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A Cozy Holiday: Cider-Glazed Brussels Sprouts with Crisp Pancetta, The Perfect Emerald Companions

by Ingrid Beer December 19, 2012
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Let me just share with you that I really do love Brussels sprouts. I understand, however, that not everyone likes them as much as I do, but I think that’s more a result of never having tried a really flavor-packed Brussels sprout side dish. These precious little green orbs, these mini “cabbage-like” cuties, are truly [...]

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A Cozy Holiday: Buttery Winter Mash, A Smash For The Holiday Table

by Ingrid Beer December 5, 2012
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One potato, two potato, three potato, four! Oh, alright. I’ll stop my silliness this instant. And please forgive me in advance—I’m deliriously intoxicated by the wintery Holiday season, as it so beautifully ushers in so much wonderful, cozy food, that I can barely contain myself. But before I digress, let me get back to my [...]

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