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Fruit Salad, Yummy Yummy

Posted on 5 June, 2013 by Drew

All you parents with kids of a certain age will recognize the title of this post as the name of a fabulous song by the Wiggles. “Fruit Salad” was my all-time favorite Wiggles song. I was a major Wiggles fan; I … Continue reading →

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Radish and Fennel Salad with Mint

Posted on 22 March, 2013 by Drew

Food is memory. This simple salad stirs memories that stretch through my life. Common red radishes were a favorite of my mother’s and thus an element of my childhood. I often came home from school to find my mother, in … Continue reading →

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How to Make a Basic Vinaigrette

Posted on 31 January, 2013 by Drew

A basic vinaigrette is an oil and vinegar dressing for salads. Above is a photo of just some of the ingredients from my pantry and fridge that I have on hand to make vinaigrette salad dressings. The possible flavor variations … Continue reading →

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Mache, Butter Lettuce, Fennel, & Walnuts with Lemon Walnut Vinaigrette

Posted on 5 March, 2011 by Drew

This is a lovely fall/winter salad to enjoy when the air turns chilly and the fall walnut harvest has arrived in the market. I crave it when the air turns cool and make it over and over throughout the winter … Continue reading →

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Revisiting the Iceberg Wedge

Posted on 21 October, 2010 by Drew

Since I moved to the Washington, DC area, I’ve been invited to join a couple of cooking groups. This is a new thing for me. I’ve never been involved in a cooking group before, and now I’m in two! One … Continue reading →

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