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They're Hella Shiny & Pretty... A few weeks ago I splurged and bought myself this pan set at Amazon. They retail for over $200 but I got them for only $79.95 -- with free shipping. The set includes a 3-quart saucepan with lid, 8-quart stockpot, 10-inch open skillet. In addition, everything is dishwasher-safe and has …

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jwa and I both love Mexican food. We try to make some at home at least once a week or so (which reminds me that we are due Friday night)! I tend to make guacamole to go with the enchiladas or tacos or whatever else we're having. Guacamole is one of those things that I …

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No pumpkins here... I don't know what the weather is like where you are but in Portland it is wet. And cold. Brrrr. Nothing compliments cold weather and rampant flooding like soup! This recipe came out of one of my favorite cookbooks -- The Best 125 Meatless Main Dishes. It's creamy and hearty and very …

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Even though it's now November, don't let that fool you -- it's still a month of pumpkin! If you find yourself with some pumpkin (say, about 1 cup -- fresh, baked and pureed or from a can), you can make this interesting pumpkin dip that I came up with last week. I used the leftover …

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This was an interesting recipe that caught my eye from Endangered Recipes, by Lari Robling. I like this cookbook because it has a lot of comfort food and recipes that perhaps your mom used to make but also, this exotic, out-of-the-ordinary, carrot pudding. I made it a couple of weeks ago and really liked it. …

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