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What the Phở?!

I’ve lived in Minnesota all my life, but 5 months into our ridiculously long winters I am reduced to a whimpering, huddled mass next to the radiator.  Determined to toughen my spirit against the impending cold, I decided that I would develop a plan of attack to carry me through this frosty season. There’s nothing [...]

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Aaah, gazpacho!

In the hot, sultry dog days of summer, nothing beats a cool, refreshing cup of gazpacho. If you’ve never tried it, gazpacho is a cold Spanish tomato-based raw vegetable soup – and it’s a perfect way to fuse your garden’s bounty of fresh tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers and zesty peppers. Recipes vary, and some even include [...]

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Garlic, Chickpea, Spinach & Potato Soup

Adapted from Nicola Graimes Vegetarian Cookbook, 2002. Last week, Minnesota beat the 1969 record for the snowiest December ever documented. This could only mean one thing: it’s officially soup season. I found an intriguing recipe for a delicious and simple one-pot meal. The product: a thick, flavorful dish that’s a little on the spicy side, [...]

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