The mild weather, soft sunshine and blooming quince branches from the local green market are making me feel like spring has sprung. Although this soup is as warming as they get, it has the taste of sweet pea that will remind you of all the delicious flavors of spring to come. Split peas, like all [...]

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This time last year my friend Bianca suggested I make an all red salad for a Valentine’s dinner I was preparing. When I saw blood oranges, radicchio and baby beets at the store yesterday I was reminded of her idea and began gathering other ingredients that would turn shades of pink when combined with the [...]

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