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Category Archives: making peace with food

One year ago today I sat down and composed my first blog post for The Chef’s Last Diet. I have always dreamed of writing, and suddenly I had the time and the motivation to get started. I had just read Gary Vernaychuk’s book Crush It, on the recommendation of a friend, and then had a […]

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OK, I know National Kale Day was Wednesday.  I have many fine qualities, but great timing might not be one of them.  Regardless, it’s never too late to talk about the super nutritious, versatile and tasty green social climber that seems to have eclipsed all other greens on the road to stardom.  Does kale really […]

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Once again I take on the slow cooker!  I wanted this thing so badly, and it was a gift from two special people in my life, and I have never, ever met an appliance I couldn’t master, but I may have met my match!  Pork with red cabbage seemed perfect.  A nice warming fall dish […]

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I know it’s still eight weeks away, but don’t think it’s too early start getting ready for Thanksgiving!  This year I will be going to my sister’s house in Maryland, and there will be lots of cooking going on.  I think the preparation involved can be a bit overwhelming for many people. There are many […]

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