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More for the holidays

With  holidays and family time to come, here are some ideas for this season of giving ~ In search for holiday gifts? I have a larder full of great gift items. I have plum puddings!!! raw bars granola preserved lemons spices tomato sauce beans And for all of my shoppers, I have a burlap “Kitchen [...]

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Turkeys & cranberries ~ local fare

Thanksgiving is a day of mourning for our Native American neighbors. A day to be full of gratitude and celebrate the turkey and the cranberry for many others. I don’t love turkey, but I do love being with friends and family, coming together around the table, and all of us going for walks along the [...]

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Fresh Cranberry-Orange Relish

Makes 3 cups – 12 Servings 1 ORGANIC orange, unpeeled, cut into small chunks 1 bag (12 oz.) organic or local cranberries 3/4 c. granulated sugar Process all ingredients in food processor using on/off turns/pulse until finely chopped. Cover and chill at least 1 hour or up to a week.

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Roast Turkey with Gravy

This high-heat method reliably yields a moist, flavorful bird and is remarkable for its simplicity. 500 is where I set my temperature for the oven. Bring the turkey to room temperature. Check it in about 30 minutes. Tent with foil at desired browness. Cooking times are short: 2.5-3 hours for a 20-pound unstuffed turkey, and [...]

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