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I forgot to “cost” my Reduced-sugar Pear Cardamon jelly …

Posted on January 21, 2011 by Lane

… and I know–for a lot of you–you could care less what the actual cost of stuff like this. You just want to enjoy it for the taste, the convenience, the control over your diet, or whatever … but I’ve … Continue reading →

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Reduced-Sugar Apple-Sumac Jam

Posted on January 20, 2011 by Lane

I had about half a can of applesauce leftover from my fruit leather experiment, so I decided to pair it with some of the sumac extract I made a few weeks ago (from the sumac I picked on my 2010 … Continue reading →

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Reduced-Sugar Pear Cardamon Jelly … from leftovers?

Posted on January 20, 2011 by Lane

I told you about dehydrating pears recently … that the pears were packed in pure pear juice … and that I had plans for that juice. Well, today that juice and I had an appointment with destiny I bought two … Continue reading →

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Beth’s — Seattle, WA

Posted on January 11, 2011 by Lane

The disclaimer at the bottom of the menu at Beth’s Cafe says it all! Please note that eating any raw and/or undercooked foods, playing in traffic, or running with scissors can make you not feel very good. Part greasy spoon, … Continue reading →

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Hurricane Cafe — Seattle, WA

Posted on December 7, 2010 by Lane

I recently watched a documentary called “Public Speaking.” In it, author Fran Lebowitz talks about her life, writing, and time in NYC … and one portion of it really resonated with me and made me laugh. They were interviewing her … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday to you…

Posted on November 9, 2010 by Lane

…my adorable husband, you! The poor man’s been through the medical mill in the last couple of weeks, and here today–on his birthday, when he was supposed to be back at work today–he’s still fevery (again … even on antibiotics) … Continue reading →

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The Breakfast Nook — Post Falls, ID

Posted on October 29, 2010 by Lane

The mechanic in Superior gave up the first morning of hunting season–and a Saturday to boot–to get me back on the road. The parts store didn’t open until 9am, and it was a balmy 14 degrees that morning in Superior, … Continue reading →

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The Virginian Restaurant — Jackson, WY

Posted on October 28, 2010 by Lane

I slept pretty hard after my exciting night driving through the wilds of Wyoming, and I woke up early the next morning, anxious to get on my way into the Grand Tetons/Yellowstone area. I wasn’t sure what food might be … Continue reading →

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Ole’s Big Game Steakhouse — Paxton, NE

Posted on October 26, 2010 by Lane

I finally crossed the border of IA/NE … so I can officially check “Nebraska” off my list of Places to See Before I Die! I ultimately crashed for the night in a little town called Paxton, and when I got … Continue reading →

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Village Cup & Cakes — Keosauqua, IA

Posted on October 22, 2010 by Lane

After a restful evening in the Hotel Manning … without internet, unfortunately (“mine’s working” was their only response, when none of the three wireless devices with me could log onto their network, which was broadcasting that it had a problem) … Continue reading →

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