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Another vote for Mint! Been using it for years, transformed my budgeting!

THIS is so good!! Needed a quick and fresh lunch salad idea to break out of a rut. Subbed sunflower seeds for the sliced almonds. No cheese but may add feta or the the ricotta salata next time. Thanks for another great recipe.

Having my fingernails smells like garlic for days after a bout w/ a few cloves and a knife is reason enough to use the press. But I do enjoy pulling off the little bit that's left on the press too. Ha!

I love Leipziger Gose! Like the Gatorade of beer ;)

A renewed push to stay on budget with food costs (and cut down on waste, did you hear the stats this week? We apparently toss 40% of our food in the US - shameful!) I've made a big batch of granola, a big pot of veggie chili for lunches, and a batch of meatballs we'll have over spaghetti tonight and maybe polenta later this week. Definitely a use-what-you-have-make-what-you-love mindset. Planning on a trip tomorrow to the local grocer (as in, the one that sells stuff from nearby) to get whatever veg abounds to enjoy as sides and in a grain salad. It feels good to be back in the kitchen after the long hot summer made it less than pleasant.

A good friend is completing the last of her MO Bar exam studies ahead of the test on Tuesday and I think I'll put something protein-laden together for her. I brought over some homemade key lime cookies last night and they barely made it inside from her front porch! She was happy for the treat and a moment's break - I look forward to my next drop-off :)

Finally making the amazing-looking (and now, I know, smelling) pork ragu w/ semolina gnocchi that was featured here a few months ago. It's in the fridge and I can't wait to finish it up for tomorrow's dinner.

Going to try and get in a batch of pizza dough and prep sourdough pancake batter for Monday morning. Need to figure out lunches for the week. Grain salad of sorts, I'm sure. Craving feta, maybe a Greek version.

Getting really antsy to finish up grad school (68 days!!) so I can spend a bit more time in the kitchen w/ out the accompanying guilt for slacking on homework and studying.

Liz - I felt the same way!! I scoured Etsy high and low and just didn't get it. Here's the one I had last year: http://www.etsy.com/listing/80947273/2012-wall-calendar-patterns

And here's the one I went with this year (just to switch it up, though the jury is still out): http://www.etsy.com/listing/89030176/2012-birdies-wall-calendar

Good luck and Happy 2012!

These. Are. Amazingly. Good! Thanks for another fantastic recipe :) I used a heaping scoop of cinnamon and didn't skimp on the ginger either. I love 'em. Even a few days later, still tender and perfect for breakfast at my desk.

Feeling a bit anxious this week so I decided to stay in and make roasted butternut squash soup - while watching the Cardinals (hopefully!!!) win the World Series. Sometimes you just need a little QT at the stove and comfort food in your belly. Later this weekend I must get my hands on some more brussels sprouts, and plan a healthy week of breakfast and lunches.