Author name: Katy

Split Pea Salsa and the Return of Football

I have seriously mixed feelings about this. On the one hand, I am super excited, I love, love, love football! On the other had, my team had a heartbreaking end to an epic season and I just don’t know if I am ready for the emotional roller coaster that is football fandom just yet. I am, always have been and always will be a Denver Broncos fan. Which was a tough thing to be back in February of last year. I read something a few days later about how fans of the losing team ate significantly more calories during […] Continue Reading

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Butternut Squash & Caramelized Onion Pasta and an Ode to Fall

I have this weird obsession with fall foods. I love the abundant summer produce- the easy salads that practically make themselves, and all the grilled vegetables. I love the fresh tender flavors of spring after a cold winter of heavy soups and stews. But more than just about anything I love the flavors of fall. I love the pumpkin and the squash that makes their appearance, apples in all their crisp glory […] Continue Reading

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Museums and a Pear and Blue Cheese Sandwich

Sometimes it is the simple things in life that make me happiest. I always forget that and try to make things as complicated as possible.  I find that to be true about the food I make ( I try to put a hundred sauces on everything!) but also with just about everything else in my life. I tried to resist the temptation to do that with these sandwiches and I am so glad I did! they are so simple and yet […] Continue Reading

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Cow-a-bunga! And What’s the Story with Grass Fed Beef?

Argentina is the land of beef. Seriously, everything here is all beef, all the time. We went on a walking tour with Free Tours Buenos Aires (which was fantastic- I would highly recommend them!) and learned that cow’s blood may even be the secret behind the color of their famous Casa Rosada. Up until recently, Argentina had […] Continue Reading

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