How a Butterscotch Brownie Shaped my Life
This is a story about a famous brownie. No, seriously... Once upon a time in 1975, my parents were celebrities. It's likely this is where I get my tendency to pretend like I'm famous when nobody is around. Note: There's literally no one around me. Over 35 years ago,...
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Turn the Beet Around ~ Orange-Rosemary Roasted Chiogga Beets with Mixed Greens, Goat Cheese, & Maple Vinaigrette
When I turned fifteen, I was in a girl band. Did I say girl band? What I meant to say was: when I turned fifteen, I joined an all-girls singing and dancing group where we belted out songs about jazz, danced in unsynchronized circles, and attempted to start a trend of...
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Open for Business
"I've been waiting for this moment my entire life. I think I'm going to make a sandwich." Today, I got my sign. Through an unexpected chain of events, I have broken free from the corporate world. For months now I have been preparing to "take the plunge"; to dive...
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Easy Being Green: Kale & Pistachio Pesto + Kale & Pistachio Smoothie with Lavender
Two recipes in one post? Why, Fanny--you ask--why are you so good to us? Well, it's Monday and I thought you all deserved something special. It is a universal occurrence that people indulge on the weekends. During the week you're perfectly happy with your egg...
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“Old School” Braised Belgium Endive with White Wine, Butter, and Greek Oregano
I went to the same school for 14 years. No, I did not repeat second grade 6 times. Ravenscroft offers three separate school units all on one giant campus--pre-school through senior year. Going to the same place from age 4 to 18 meant two things. One, that I...
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Inspired Breakfast “Condiments”: Caramelized Leek Jam with Sherry and Fresh Thyme
It's Thursday. You know what that means. The weekend is almost here...and you know what that means. Probably a trip to Target and too many glasses of wine at dinner. ALSO--the freedom to actually sit down and enjoy breakfast. You don't have to eat it in a car,...
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