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Mac ‘n’ Cheese

This is Mac ‘n’ Cheese like your mom used to make. Or should have made. I grew up on ultra-creamy, homemade macaroni and cheese, and I have such fond memories of sitting down to a steaming hot bowl, my mouth-watering, trying … Continue reading

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Caramelized Pears with Mascarpone

When I see a recipe with the words caramelized, pears, and mascarpone, I think to myself- “say no more. I must make this!” That’s what happened seven years ago when I opened up a favorite cookbook, Cucina Rustica, and flipped … Continue reading

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Calimyrna Figs with Point Reyes Farmstead Blue

Calimyrna figs are one of my favorite things. You will find, my “favorite things” list is huge, but these rank. My earliest memories of figs, alas, were in the form of “Fig Newtons.” It’s not a cookie, mother… Heaven help … Continue reading

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