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Break the January Doldrums Meal Plan
My reset is finally happening
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Friday Favorites
Miso Soup with Chili Crisp is just what the doctor ordered. And by doctor I mean me.
Friday Favorites
Paris and a random assortment of books and bits
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Chicken Salad Chick
Plus variations for Curry Chicken Salad, Herbed Chicken Salad, Pesto Chicken Salad and Waldorf Chicken Salad
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Friday Favorites
How to support L.A. & Honey Ginger Simple Syrup
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My Favorite Salad Dressings
My go-to vinaigrettes, the caesar I use in salads and wraps and homemade ranch that makes picky eaters happy. Plus, a carrot miso dressing that you'll…
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Friday Roundup
Kicking off 2025 in my own time
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December 2024

Smart Tip: Don't Toss Flat Champagne!
If you have a bottle languishing after NYE festivities, save it for tomorrow's pot of French Onion Soup!
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What to Make on NYE
A recipe roundup, courtesy of my Substack friends
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Last Minute Gift Idea!
The perfect gift for you and a friend.
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Food Gifts are the Best Gifts
Everyone likes them and it's never too late to hit send (this isn't a gift guide, it's a brain dump)
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A Six-Day Meal Plan for Christmas Week + A Shopping List
What to make when you're trying to relax but also want to feel festive and need to feed a crowd.
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