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“Christmas ‘Kraut”

“Christmas ‘Kraut”

Other than the the colors and the timing, there’s really nothing Christmas-y about the sauerkraut I make this time every year. The colors merge and it’s ready more like Thanksgiving time – but “Thanksgiving ‘Kraut” just doesn’t have the same ring. I’ve been making this 

How to Roast a Fresh Pumpkin

How to Roast a Fresh Pumpkin

One of the best things about fall, as far as I’m concerned, is cooking with pumpkin. In the past I’ve always just used canned pumpkin, but today I decided to try roasting one. I searched around on the internet to help me decide on the 

Laptop Lunchbox

Laptop Lunchbox

Laptop lunchboxes are another thing that falls into the category of ‘things I’ve heard about for years, but finally took up’. I don’t know why, I just wasn’t all that interested. Maybe it’s because they are plastic and I’m not all that crazy about plastic. 

Baked Oatmeal

Baked Oatmeal

For years I saw on blogs and boards references to ‘Baked Oatmeal’ for breakfast. Although everyone who mentioned it gushed about how great it was, it didn’t sound like anything I wanted to try. I’m not sure what finally convinced me to try it, but