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Squash Pots – Michelle, this one’s for you!

Posted on August 19, 2013 by annamadeit

Last week, my dear farmer told me something astounding. I commented on how much I like her little patty pan squashes – they are so pretty, and have such wonderful flavor. “I’m glad you like them”, she said. “Not many … Continue reading →

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Sage – a plant for Salvation

Posted on May 28, 2013 by annamadeit

Lamiaceae, or the Mint family, contains the majority of the species we usually consider culinary plants, and include in our kitchen gardens. An older name for this group was ‘Labiatae’ which referred to how its petals were usually fused together … Continue reading →

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Cool in School – a well deserved teacher treat

Posted on May 17, 2013 by annamadeit

Teacher Appreciation Week this year accidentally coincided with me inventing a really tasty treat in my newest kitchen toy – an ice cream maker gifted to me from a dear aunt. Figuring out a place to store it in our … Continue reading →

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Kombucha – the “immortal life elixir” of ancient China, and so easy to make yourself!

Posted on May 4, 2013 by annamadeit

In a culture as full of toxins, harmful chemicals, pollution and bad habits as ours, there probably is no such thing as a cure-all silver bullet to ensure optimal health. But, I think KristenM from the Food renegade blog nails … Continue reading →

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Bullar – the real Swedish treat!

Posted on April 14, 2013 by annamadeit

IKEA has no doubt opened minds and wallets of millions of nesting Americans. I’m totally cool with that. What I do have a problem with, however, is that because of IKEA’s populistic prominence, Swedish meatballs and cinnamon rolls have now … Continue reading →

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BarBarBar BarBarBar Rhubarb – not just a “pie plant”!

Posted on July 2, 2012 by annamadeit

Every year in early summer, there comes the day when I walk through the produce section and suddenly see the pretty, red, familiar stalks. And every year, resistance is futile. They are coming home with me! Here in the US, … Continue reading →

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Pumpkin Parmesan Soup

Posted on February 28, 2012 by annamadeit

– or PP soup as my juvenile delinquents like to call it. Aside from being chockfull of fiber, and brimming with immune-boosting vitamin A, the best thing about pumpkins is that they are fairly non-descript in flavor and take very … Continue reading →

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Anna Banana Bread

Posted on April 10, 2011 by annamadeit

Since so many people ask me for this recipe, I figured I would just post it on the blog. That way, whomever wants it can just download it from there, instead of waiting for me to get my act together … Continue reading →

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Julglögg Recipe – the Ultimate in Yuletide Libations

Posted on January 13, 2011 by annamadeit

December 13, 2010 Here it is – the recipe for the Swedish version of mulled wine, drunk from the first of Advent, through the Holidays – mentioned in the previous Holiday post. GLÖGG (ö is pronounced like furn in furniture) … Continue reading →

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