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Coronavirus: How to Plan Menus

March 31, 2020 by Linda Watson Leave a Comment

Cold-Nix Soup in heart-shaped bowl

“How do I plan menus during the coronavirus pandemic?” asked alert reader Anne M. I’m using a mix of my normal, low-waste methods with a touch of hurricane prep. This post starts with my general rules of thumb, then goes on to menu ideas. 1) Eat whatever would go bad otherwise Don’t waste any food. […]

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August Menu

August 17, 2019 by Linda Watson Leave a Comment

coconut vegetable curry on quinoa in a white bowl

Curries in the summer? Oh yes! We love spicy food all year round, but in hot weather a little culinary heat can make your body feel cooler. August Menu Coconut Vegetable Curry brown rice fresh cucumber and tomato salad with basil ribbons ripe melon or Mexican Grilled Peach Sorbet made with cardamom instead of cinnamon This […]

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Holiday Menu: Summer Fiesta

July 28, 2019 by Linda Watson Leave a Comment

4 Mexican dishes: burritos, fajita veggies, horchata, grilled peach sorbet

Summer is a perfect time for a Mexican-themed party. Celebrate ripe tomatoes and being together! Make everything yourself or ask guests to bring a dish. This menu has gluten-free options and non-alcoholic beverages that even adults will enjoy. I don’t need to tell you to add a pitcher of margaritas  or some good Mexican beer […]

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July Menu

July 12, 2019 by Linda Watson Leave a Comment

Local food peaks in July, making menus easy. Much of what you’ll find is best eaten raw and simple. Give cherry tomatoes and blueberries a quick rinse. Slice cucumbers and larger tomatoes for salads and sandwiches. Go wild and sprinkle salt on a wedge of cantaloupe. Enjoy set-and-forget main dishes like this month’s Cuban Black […]

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Favorite Thanksgiving Recipes

November 14, 2018 by Linda Watson Leave a Comment

vegan stuffed kobacha squash with rice, pecans, and tomatoes

Make your Thanksgiving meal extra healthy and welcoming by including these dairy-free, egg-free options. Your vegan and vegetarian guests will thank you, as will the uncle who is watching his cholesterol. Everyone will enjoy the bright flavors.  [Updated November 2019.] Thanksgiving Main Dish One of these showstoppers is probably plenty, but go wild if you […]

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Weekend-Away Menu

July 13, 2018 by Linda Watson 4 Comments

light house on Lake Michigan with friends waving

I just got back from a weekend with hometown friends at a gorgeous cottage near Lake Michigan. We had such fun and ate so well that I want to share our menu with you. Next week, I’ll share the menu and directions I made for my Taster to use while I was gone. Cooking at […]

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