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Adeline Olmer
Apr 252 min read
Raw—Flavors to Enjoy
As produce starts to fill the markets I find myself drawn to the simple flavors of the vegetables that are in season. It is the purity
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Adeline Olmer
Feb 293 min read
How to Stop Being a Messy Cook
“I would love to know how to be a ‘neater’ cook. I make such a mess…“ Does that sound familiar? I know I had the same problem! But I...
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Adeline Olmer
Jan 122 min read
Cooking Outside of My Comfort Zone
Make a vegan meal? I’ve never tried that before, but I’m game. Instead of relying on items like butter, milk, cheese, and eggs, like I’m...
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Adeline Olmer
Sep 7, 20232 min read
One chart shows you spices from around the world
What do you do when you want to make something with exotic flavors? Mexican to celebrate Cinco de Mayo, or Chinese, maybe Indian, or a...
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Adeline Olmer
Apr 13, 20235 min read
THE GIFT OF PERSPECTIVE
After spending two years writing Le Kitchen Cookbook: a workbook and the thrill of publishing and putting the book out into the world has...
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Adeline Olmer
Jan 19, 20232 min read
ZOOM COOKING CLASSES—ARE THEY WORTH TAKING?
I took a Zoom class taught by chef Dale Talde of Goosefeather restaurant in Tarrytown, NY, and was surprised at how much I enjoyed the...
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Adeline Olmer
Jan 5, 20233 min read
Comfort Food
Why is food so healing—comforting? There are many answers to that question. The obvious one is that we can’t live without food. Don't...
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Adeline Olmer
Dec 15, 20222 min read
6 Mistakes to Avoid When Making Great Chili
Chili is easy to make; put all your ingredients into a big pot on your burner and cook. But if you want really good chili, prep requires...
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Adeline Olmer
Dec 8, 20223 min read
Have a glass of wine and learn how to cook on Zoom
My first Zoom cooking class was last Sunday and I had a blast showing the group how easy it is to make rustic caramel apple pie with your...
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Adeline Olmer
Nov 17, 20222 min read
HOW FOMO HELPED ME ORGANIZE MY DINNER PARTIES
Time seems to be moving with leaps and bounds. It feels like I glanced away and when I looked back Thanksgiving was within sight. I can’t...
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Adeline Olmer
Oct 13, 20223 min read
Apples and Pears—Fall’s Flavors —Simply Delicious!
Fall’s arrival is announced by the display that happens when leaves change from green to the brilliant hues they turn before floating to...
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Adeline Olmer
Sep 29, 20223 min read
I’ve solved lunch in theory
It’s intriguing that when you have something that irritates you it just doesn’t vanish on its own no matter how much you long for it to....
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Adeline Olmer
Sep 22, 20222 min read
I Never Know What to Eat for Lunch—It Makes Me Crazy!
I don’t know why lunch is so problematic; with a little bit of thought I know what to make for dinner. I have a home office with access...
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Adeline Olmer
Aug 19, 20223 min read
Stuffing Vegetables
Stuffed vegetables are a common addition to meals. They are easily purchased, pre-made, at the local épicerie in France. In the US they...
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Adeline Olmer
Aug 12, 20222 min read
Salad de Tomate—Perfection
“It’s difficult to think anything but pleasant thoughts while eating a home grown tomato.” —Lewis Grizzard TOMATO SALAD There is nothing...
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Adeline Olmer
Aug 5, 20223 min read
Italian Pesto vs. French Pistou
Pesto is the Italian recipe for a basil sauce made by combining basil, garlic, olive oil, pignoli (pine) nuts, and parmesan cheese. It’s...
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Adeline Olmer
Jul 28, 20222 min read
An easy side dish—looks and tastes so good
As the vegetables ripen and fill the tables of our local farmers markets, we need ways to cook this abundance before they are gone and an...
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Adeline Olmer
Jul 21, 20223 min read
Ratatouille made the right way!
In the summer, ratatouille is a dish that is available everywhere in Provence. The reason is that it combines all the vegetables and...
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Adeline Olmer
Jul 7, 20223 min read
Side dishes—what to make? Part One
Side dishes can get stuck in a rut. We tend to cook what we are used to eating. Those sides we were served as children are typically the...
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