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This is super simple pasta. I first came across the recipe in like, 1997 or 1998 on, of all places, the 4AD mailing list. I know, wacky! I couldn't find the original recipe when I set out to recreate it but what I could remember was: cottage cheese, milk, diced tomatoes, hazelnuts and tarragon. And …

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Image from Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm's Website I have been putting off calling the farm where we are purchasing bulk tulips for a crazy-awesomely low price, as I was scared all of the tulips had been killed off in our Freak April snow and 20 degree lows. I wanted to call and ask how the …

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Here's a super, tasty soup recipe, especially if your weather is crappy (like ours has been). Or, if there are some sniffles and complaints of sore throats around the house. Oh and last weekend, when it was uh 80 degrees and sunny out, I took the flannel sheets off the bed. Note to self: the …

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I have been lazy. No other excuse. With that out of the way -- Oh, little big head. You have such big teeth but you usually have such tasty recipes. Coincidence? I dunno. If you can score some salmon, this is what you should do with it. I picked some up on sale! at Whole …

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