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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 Porch” shopping bag!  These bags are super-sturdy and durable and [...]

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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 ocean.
As 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 just 1 hour and [...]

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