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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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