As an adult, I have really learned to love prunes.  Now, I know they have a bit of a stigma, but I have found that I prefer their flavor to that of raisins.  They’re quite good for you, and we love the complexity they add to pork dishes, chopped into various stews, and in cakes and [...]

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Little by little, the Christmas decorations are going up in our home.  We keep things pretty simple, and we’re still on the look out for the perfect Nativity, preferably second hand (maybe something like this one, or this one…or a new one from Amber.)  As the days progress, more and more holiday items will emerge [...]

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