Scenes from My Pantry

Sourdough Bagels Made Simple

I understand the sourdough craze. It makes sense. We live in a world that rarely slows down. There is constant noise. Sourdough baking creates a pause. It asks for patience, attention, and a willingness to work at a slower pace. You grow a starter, name it, feed it, learn its rhythm, and over time it
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Classic Creamy Coleslaw with Dijon Vinaigrette
Savoring the Season

Classic Creamy Coleslaw with a Dijon Vinaigrette

Coleslaw is a timeless side dish that feels as appropriate at a summer cookout as it does for a winter dinner. Although we enjoy coleslaw all year round, fall and winter are when cabbage is in season. This is when cabbage offers the best flavor, crunch, and value. During the cooler months, I especially enjoy

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Scenes from My Pantry

Sourdough Cinnamon Swirl Bread

During our family Thanksgiving weekend with the extended family, I experienced a moment of inspiration at the breakfast table. My sister-in-law had bought a cinnamon swirl sourdough mini loaf at the farmer’s market. I had forgotten how much I enjoy this style of bread. I grew up enjoying slices of toast with plenty of butter,

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Photo of Harira Soup
Savoring the Season

Harira Soup: Cozy Moroccan Comfort Soup

Florida finally caught a chill! After pretending it is fall with our pumpkin candles and door wreaths. There is an actual nip in the air.  You know what that means it is soup season, for real this time. One of the best ways to celebrate a Florida cold snap (no matter how brief) is with

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Pumpkin Bread in a loaf pan
Savoring the Season

Olive Oil Pumpkin Bread: A Florida Fall Favorite

There is a particular kind of magic that happens every October in Florida. The calendar claims it’s fall, yet the thermometer cheerfully insists it is still summer. The air is still heavy with humidity, and your cozy sweaters remain buried in the back of the closet. But do we Floridians let that stop us? Absolutely

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Photo of Creamy Tuscan Soup in a black Dutch Oven
Savoring the Season

Creamy Tuscan Chickpea Soup – Cozy Fall Recipe

As soon as there is the slightest hint of fall in the air, I immediately turn to soup. Living in north Florida, our summers feel endless, so any whisper of cooler weather is a reason to celebrate. That’s when my trusty Dutch oven comes out, and the season of simmering soups begins. Recently, while flipping

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