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Crunchy, Not Hippie

We go through so much granola in our house that I decided to finally make my own. Oh, it’s cheaper, healthier, blah, blah, blah...but I also like the newfound power of satisfying my crunchy cravings when I can’t (um, won’t) leave the house.
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Make Me Like Fava Beans

I'm starting to see fava beans at farmers markets all around town, and pretty much my only exposure to them thus far in my life comes courtesy of Hannibal Lecter.

So today I use my platform to speak to thousands of you for a completely selfish purpose: To solicit recipes.
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Super Cooper

In honor of my sweet black Lab Cooper's 12th birthday today, I thought I'd hook you Biters up with a supereasy homemade dog treat recipe (one of Coop's faves). Bone appétit!

Cooper's Cookies
Makes about 1 1/4 lbs. of treats

Ingredients:
(local and organic whenever possible)
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Chicken Soup for the Sick

My husband, Brian, hugged his cold-infected cousin last weekend and, in turn, shared the germy love with me. But I've got the perf remedy thanks to my pal and LA editor Molly: The Soup.
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Top Chef (and Father) - Whip It Up

Worried your kiddies'll tell you to pack your knives and go if you nuke another frozen meal? Step up to the challenge with Seattle private chef Greg Johnson's cooking DVD, Chef and Father, and learn how to prepare baby food or youngun'-friendly faves for the whole fam, like this recipe, using fresh, organic ingredients. Beats fish sticks, no contest.

The Art of Faking It

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Eww...

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