Monthly Archives: February 2012

Beat the Winter Blues: Rotini with Butternut Squash, Sausage, and Sage

Posted on February 29, 2012 by Liz

I went to college at Sewanee: the University of the South. If you’ve never seen Sewanee, you need to because no words can truly capture the beauty or spirit of the Sewanee community. For a first time visitor, there is … Continue reading →

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A Perfect End to Mardi Gras: Fried Oyster Po’Boy

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Liz

By 7:45 am yesterday, I was wearing a fox costume, complete with massive tail, my Mardi Gras tutu, a Mardi Gras top hat, and a mask. Mardi Gras fox was ready. By 8:00 I was saying “hi” to my neighbors … Continue reading →

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Not Your Grandmother’s Potatoes: Gnocchi Gratin

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Liz

Remember how I got a ricer for Christmas and was giddily happy? I managed to make gnocchi three times in January. Three. Even for the biggest lover of fluffy balls of potatoes that make you want to eat until you … Continue reading →

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Go Ahead & Unroll the Picnic Blanket: Satsuma-cello Brings Summer Early

Posted on February 8, 2012 by Liz

My perfect afternoon? Oh, how funny you should ask that! I was just sitting here daydreaming about that very idea, so I’ll happily share it with you. The weather needs to be around 80°. Not the 80° that happens on … Continue reading →

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For a Gourmet Meal or a Beach Picnic: Prosciutto, Pear, and Gorgonzola Pizza

Posted on February 2, 2012 by Liz

The summer after my freshman year in college, my friends and I rented a house in Seaside, Florida. We did not live in the area made so famous by The Truman Show. Instead, we rented a tiny beach cabin from … Continue reading →

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