It’s a rare recipe that turns out well when you substitute a low-fat or fat-free version of something, especially dairy. And don’t even get me started on margarine. For some ingredients, there really are no substitutions. Since I plan to live and therefore must eat this way for decades, I’m determined that my food be foodie-worthy, […]
Archives for 2011
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Sep 2011
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Sep 2011
Those who know me know that I’m a serious cook and a serious eater. I love food and everything about it: the farmer’s market, pretty linens, cookbooks, dutch ovens, china, my gourmet grocery store, aprons, my dining room, and people, always the people. Food is a language of comfort, of companionship, of caring, of fun. Food […]
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Sep 2011
Serves 4 hearty eaters, with a bit left for you for lunch the next day. Adapted from Real Simple magazine 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 cup chopped red onion 1 tsp crushed garlic (from a jar) 1/3 cup pitted kalamata olives (about 12) 1 teaspoon anchovy paste 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper 1 teaspoon dried oregano 28-ounce can Italian plum tomatoes with juice kosher salt […]
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Sep 2011
Alright ladies, listen closely. If you haven’t ever had your cholesterol checked, do it now. If you know you have high numbers, start working on it. If you have a family history, get yourself a cardiologist and have a full workup. Know your body and know your risks. Now. As if you need a reason […]
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Sep 2011
Her name was Ellen and she brought me dinner. The parish nurse at our church has organized volunteers to bring over dinner a few times a week, and Ellen’s day was Tuesday. She came to the door with a roast chicken, a salad from her garden, and a loaf of nine-grain bread. We chatted awhile, […]
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Aug 2011
Her name was Mary Jean and she leaned over to talk to me as I waited for orientation on my first day of cardiac rehab. “Will you be joining us?” she said. “Yes,” I said. “I had a heart attack last Sunday, and I left the hospital on Wednesday.” “Oh,” she said, and paused. I […]
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Aug 2011
A simple question, really. But it has taken me three days to try to answer it. The question came in a one-line email from a friend I haven’t seen since I was a teenager. It also came at a time when I was feeling, well, miserable. So I didn’t answer. (Sorry!) Here’s the weird thing: I really feel […]
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Aug 2011
Yes, you read that right. I’m 37, a woman, a marathon runner, a healthy cook. I’m in shape with a normal BMI, an active, healthy, young(ish) mom of two. I’m not even stressed out. And I had a heart attack on Saturday night, late, maybe Sunday morning. It’s hard to tell, since it wasn’t diagnosed until I was […]
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