Shortcuts. We're all looking for an easier, faster, more convenient way to do things. Whether it's communication (hello, Twitter and Facebook on y...
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Minimalism. It seems to be the theme for 2012. I've been reading all sorts of blog posts and articles about people cleaning out their inboxes, uns...
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Old habits die hard. I have this alarm clock that I have had for about 8 years now. I bought it from a Chinese store in Siena, Italy as a replacem...
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There was a period of time I remember when a lot of bloggers started writing about slowing down. They argued that we’d become consumed with produc...
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Serves four-six, with leftovers 2 tablespoons of olive oil 3 1/2 pounds of boneless beef chuck, cubed salt and freshly ground pepper 1 large...
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*serves 4 Ingredients 4 Rib-eye steaks 1 teaspoon of dried lavender* 1 1/3 teaspoon of French gray sea salt* 1 tablespoon of extra virgin...
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Serves four 1 pound of boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric 1/2 lemon, juiced salt and freshly ground pepper 2 tables...
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Serves six 1 3 ½ pound chicken 3 medium leeks, white and light green parts only ½ red onion 2 large carrots 2 celery stalks ¾ teaspoon...
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I was hoping to do a little experiment: to write in the third person. But each time I tried, it felt entirely unnatural. I've always had trouble w...
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Well, it's been an interesting night. But we're not the New York Times or CNN, and while this is certainly an important historic moment for our co...
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*Serves two 2 top sirloin steaks (approximately 1 pound total) 1 sprig of fresh rosemary 2 stems of fresh oregano 2 cloves of garlic, thinly...
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Serves four For the croutons: 3 slices of country style bread, cut into cubes 1/4 cup of olive oil 1/2 tablespoon of Aglio, Olio, and Pepperon...