Sit, relax, sip in Hampden

Don’t get me wrong, I actually am happy to grab some quick caffeine from Starbucks, Dunkin’ Donuts and even Rool Farms sometimes. Feel free to judge me, coffee snobs. …
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Soup is the most comforting, satisfying thing to me - especially in winter. My fave in the whole world is Ina Garten’s Cheddar Corn Chowder. Cheese, corn, onions, potatoes…um, bacon…what’s not to …
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Last week, people in neighborhoods all over Charm City most likely heard screams of delight coming from my Hampden backyard. Holy s#;@! After six months of loving care, organic veggie scraps and …
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I’m a big Waverly Market fan. Since it’s a year-round market, I go every week for staples like milk, eggs, bread, lettuce, apples, potatoes, onions and bacon (yes, bacon is a staple in my …
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i have to agree with the folks at my MOST FAVE food blog, the kitchn.

better than bouillon is the best. when you’ve run out of your homemade stock…drop a little of …
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I’m not the biggest fan of the word foodie. Yes, I’m pretty sure I am what people would call a foodie (hellouuu, I write a food blog and keep chickens) but I really …
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when it comes to wine for thanksgiving dinner, lots of people will tell you what goes best with turkey. and stuffing. and potatoes. and…pumpkin pie. i wanted to get some …
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drama in the coop…

we’ve had a few lineup changes. as the ‘girls’ approached five months, things really got interesting! first, gertie [ameraucana] started to CROW! oy, it was out of …
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http://www.thekitchn.com/thekitchn/ingredients-fruit/daily-preserves-applesauce-034910

Favorite Beef Stew adapted from America’s Test Kitchen

Ingredients

2 medium garlic cloves , minced or pressed through garlic press (about 2 teaspoons)4 anchovy fillets , finely minced (about 2 …
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