February 2010

Link Love

Weekend Links

by Aimee
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As our third week comes to a close, we the editors of Simple Living Media are incredibly encouraged by your response to our network. Thank you for your comments, emails and participation. If you enjoy Simple Bites, and our sister blogs, but aren’t sure how you’ll be able to keep up, we have a simple [...]

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Pantry

Spotlight Ingredient: Leeks

by Aimee
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By far the most underestimated of all winter vegetables is the leek. They usually get lost in the respectable, yet predictable Vichyssoise, but this cousin of the onion is capable of so much more. From Humble Beginnings to Show Stoppers Once dubbed “Poor-man’s Asparagus”, the leek needs only some slow braising or gentle grilling to [...]

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Pantry

A Guidemap for Finding Real Salt

by Shannon
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All photos by Shannon We cook with salt every day and if you’re not cooking with it, then someone else is adding salt in your food for you. Maybe the wrong kind. Most of the discussions surrounding salt are negative. We often hear about lowering our intake levels, but then aren’t we missing the deeper [...]

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Pantry

Head of the Class: Eco-Friendly Lunch Containers for a Smarter Planet

by Aimee
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I know that Simple Bites readers will be interested in Mariah’s post on Simple Kids yesterday. Even if you don’t have children of your own, you can take advantage of these excellent eco-friendly lunch container ideas anytime you need to pack your own lunch. Mariah also give tips on what to pack! From her post: [...]

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Bakeshop

How to Make the Best Muffins Ever

by Aimee
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“A bad muffin is as memorable as a good muffin is unforgettable.” Br. Peter Reinhart The true sign of a good muffin is that it elicits a reaction. It can be a sigh, a pause, or maybe a closer inspection followed by a question or comment–usually made with a full mouth. Every time I serve [...]

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