Guacamole Potato Salad

Posted on May 18, 2014 by kakitalbot

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Dear Caitlin, I’m sorry to hear you were sick/happy to hear you’re better. My emotions would be significantly less conflicted if I had known you were sick before I knew you were better. Dude, well done on making soup while … Continue reading →

Quick Fish and Greens

Posted on May 15, 2014 by kakitalbot

Kaki. Some of my New Years Resolutions were to eat more fish and more greens. Naturally this Mark Bittman recipe*, already a standard in my kitchen, has been a star of this “eat more fish and greens” initiative. I find … Continue reading →

Have Cold, Want Soup (and also Happy Mother’s Day!)

Posted on May 11, 2014 by kakitalbot

Kaki, girl, I got wiped out by a cold this past week. We’re talking fever, body aches, sore throat, stuffy nose, cough, and eventually viral pinkeye (what in the what). And a lot of sleeping. And a lot of dragging … Continue reading →

Baked Polenta for the Win

Posted on April 17, 2014 by kakitalbot

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Dear Caitlin, Remember when you visited us and I said I had a recipe to post? I’d like to use some hyperbole, like, “It took forever for me to post this recipe.” However, that doesn’t do the delay justice. It … Continue reading →

Fish Tacos with Collard Slaw and Cumin-Lime Yogurt Sauce

Posted on March 20, 2014 by kakitalbot

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Kaki, this dinner hijacked my blogging this week. I was all set to write about this killer lentil salad with tahini dressing I’ve been loving. Then in a fit of “must make something for dinner” last night I improvised one … Continue reading →

Fish in Parchment

Posted on January 24, 2014 by kakitalbot

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Kaki, my dear, it’s cold again! Then it’s hot again! Then it’s sleeting to the point that choir rehearsal is cancelled so you have time enough to blog one evening! January Madness. I’m still cooking through my pantry and fridge … Continue reading →

Lemony Bean and Mushroom Saute

Posted on November 6, 2013 by kakitalbot

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Kaki, I really tried not to do this, I did. I tried not to be this predictable. I tried to post something other than some-type-of-bean over some-type-of-grain. But I can’t fight it. This is who I am! And, as it … Continue reading →

Black Bean and Roasted Sweet Potato Chili

Posted on October 28, 2013 by kakitalbot

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Kaki! Your last post was hilarious. Why? Because I made a dish very similar to it last week. Were there plantains involved? No. However, there were black beans and spices and a starchy-sweet produce item served over rice. We may … Continue reading →

New Ingredients: Tahini, Miso paste, and Apple Brandy

Posted on October 14, 2013 by kakitalbot

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Kaki, I’m trying new things. Namely, some new ingredients. It takes a lot for me to break down and buy an ingredient outside of my norm. How is one to know when an ingredient will really *make* a dish, or … Continue reading →

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with love, your former housemate

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