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Artisan Apricot Pins at the Roadhouse

A symbol of dignity and democracy supports Democracy Now! Last spring, I was reflecting on how much good community work in the country is still framed in negative terms. There are a lot of “antis”—all … Continued

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Making Sauerkraut Salad for Supper

A wonderful winter recipe Soon enough, local spring produce will start showing up on our markets as spring is finally in sight for us. Before that happens, though, I want to share one of my … Continued

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“Take Your Time” & Learning to Lean into Loss

The death of a close friend and Cornman Farms’ final season Musician Jamie Doe writes, There are moments in life for which we cannot prepare. … Reacting in all our messy humanity to the shock of a … Continued

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Incredible Chocolate-Filled Egg Shells at the Candy Store

An amazing, limited-edition offering from the South of France It’s still three weeks until Easter, but given the limited nature of these exceptionally cool and super tasty confections from Provence in the South of France, … Continued

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Special Dinner: Jelly Bean Jump Up Hosts a Mini Camp Bacon

Celebrating SafeHouse Center, Nueske’s, and an amazing Corgi On Tuesday evening, March 31, we’ll gather to support SafeHouse Center, our local shelter for survivors of domestic abuse. It’s an especially meaningful evening for me—it marks … Continued

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Anticipating the Arrival of Irish Brown Soda Bread

The country bread of Ireland emerges soon from Bakehouse ovens As we enter the final weeks of winter—still cold, with days growing longer but not yet as bright as they will be soon—I wait eagerly … Continued