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Monthly Archives: November 2009

Our Jack-o’-lanterns for 2009

By Drew | Published: November 30, 2009
Okay, so I’ve been a little slow getting these posted. Better late than never, right?
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Goodbye, Woodie

By Drew | Published: November 23, 2009
We’ll miss you.             I’ll be taking about a week off. Check out the book.      
Posted in Uncategorized | 65 Comments

How To Make Dog Food (That You’ll Eat, Too)

By Drew | Published: November 20, 2009
You’re probably looking at the picture, reading the headline, and thinking, “Drew has lost it.” But I’m telling you, this stuff is super-easy to make, cheaper than canned food, better for him, and … it’s pretty tasty. The first time I made it the girls asked if they could try it. Then they asked if [...]
Posted in Dinner | 25 Comments

How The Gormans Make Applesauce

By Drew | Published: November 17, 2009
One thing I haven’t mentioned about how Grandma would have cooked is that frequently it wasn’t a one-person job. When you were putting up your harvest to make it through the winter, it was all-hands-on-deck time. Oh sure, I’ve talked about cooking in bulk and canning. But that was just because it takes about the same [...]
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Kiss My Bundt

By Drew | Published: November 13, 2009
Did you know there’s a National Bundt Day? Neither did I. But there is. November 15th (that’s Sunday) is a symbolic day to celebrate the kick-off for holiday baking. I found out about this from Chrysta Wilson, author of Kiss My Bundt, and owner of Kiss My Bundt Bakery in Los Angeles. Yes, a whole book [...]
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