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Shrimp & Sausage Egg Rolls

Egg rolls fall into that category of food I find far too intimidating to tackle.  Outside of the steady and practiced hand required to assemble these perfect little packages, my complete lack of familiarity with the flavors and seasonings of Chinese cuisine left me feeling unsure of where to start.  After a fair amount of practice rolling spring rolls (find …

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Popovers with Strawberry Butter

I honestly can’t remember what I ordered for lunch that day.  I don’t remember what season it was, what I was wearing or exactly how many years ago this lunch took place.  All I recall is feeling extraordinarily special as I sat with my Grandmother at The Zodiac, warm from the oven popovers and sweet strawberry butter at our fingertips, while …

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Warm Quinoa Salad with Citrus

It’s really just a coincidence.  Perfect timing you could say.  I was inspired to make this quinoa salad with citrus after an incredible New Year’s Eve dinner at The Village Idiot in Lexington.  A mixed grain feast for both the eyes and the palate, wheat berry, quinoa and farro were tossed together and topped with bright grapefruit and blood orange, the burst …