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This morning it occurred to me, as I looked at the pack rat state of my Chrome browser (10 tabs open), it occurred to me that I may have a way to solve this bad habit – one of the  many on the chopping block.  Since I am busy this week, why not just share all the recipes I want to, but probably will never make, with you guys.  It will help you see some of the blogs I read, and some of the recipes and techniques that stick out to me, and melt into my creative base as a cook.  I have to go to the deli soon, so I am going to just make a simple list of links.

• Salad Dressing Index
• Index of Squash Recipes
• Chicken with Bell Peppers
• Buttercream
• Artichokes & Cheesy Grits
• Green Eggs & Ham
• Shrimp & Grits
• Thin Mint Pancakes
• Raw Cookie Dough Milkshake (Kelly, this is for you!!)
• Homemade Lamb Gyros
• Turkey & Artichoke Saute (<3)
• Mushroom Stroganoff
• Bolognese Sauce (in French!)
• Chocolate Chip Walnut Cookie
• Perfect Poached Egg (interesting technique I’d not seen before)
• Braised Sausages with Balsamic Grapes
• Ivory Lentil Salad with Strawberries & Buttermilk
• Breakfast Buttercups
• Vintage Brunch

I will be updating with my own creations this weekend – am planning a baking recipe, a new salad & dressing, entree, and a surprise  I am so ready for spring, change, and for transitions to ease into routine and normalcy.  Cooking feels like the most stable thing right now, it is my touchstone, yet it also is something meant to be shared.  I hope you all will be cooking with friends and family this upcoming week.  If you do, post your stories and what you made!  I am very curious about who reads this – don’t be shy.

Pictures for a less barren post – this is what I have been doing to be creative since time has been allocated otherwise for now:

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Much love.