Archive for September, 2011

breakfast’s ugly duckling: whole wheat english muffins

With a blink of an eye, September is here and not slowing down. The chill of fall is settling in, leading to sniffling noses and acorn squashes. The weather creates a turbulent romance with knits and purls. The sun greets us in the mornings and we grab for that comfortable warmth that is our favorite sweater. Come the warmed afternoons,
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beer crispy treats

I still remember the scene. It was the evening, because my father was home and cooking for the market. There was a giant pot of chickpeas on the back eye, simmering from dry, crunchy pellets to creamy goodness that would turn into hummus the next day. Chickpeas are easy, yet temperamental to cook. For the best flavor, simmer; don’t let
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