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This recipe can be served toasted with butter and sweetened with syrup and a liberal dusting of cinnamon sugar. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)

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Spicing up French toast and school mornings

This past week marked the one-year anniversary of my first day as a full-time working mom. Over the…

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Doenjang JJigae is an earthy and refreshing stew that can be prepared in less than an hour.

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Stewing up the spirit of Chuseok

Salty Doenjang JJigae is earthy and refreshing

This apple cinnamon quinoa granola is only mildly sweet, perfect as a topping for honeyed yogurt or for eating plain with milk. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)

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Building warm memories of granola and grandma

My little boy can hop on his bike or wet his boots in the mud puddles on the…

This nutritious and calorie-dense West African Peanut Stew is rich and complex with layers of flavor and depth. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)

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Taste of change for the changing season

Gusting wind drove the rain into our windows and drummed against the house. Branches snapped as they whipped…

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This pie balances tart Granny Smith apples with a buttery brown sugar caramel sauce.

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New possibilities served with a side of apple pie

Celebrating the first day of school with a sweet treat

This red beans and rice recipe depends upon building layers of flavor over time. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)

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Savoring the last of summer with slow-cooked beans and rice

Some dishes simply cannot be rushed and won’t fit into a hectic schedule.

Gyoza wrappers are filled with shrimp and onion paste. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)

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Wrapping up summer

These dumplings are relatively easy to make and are very forgiving, perfect for inexperienced folders

These blueberry and honey, carrot and nectarine, and spinach and green grape gummies are made with minimal sugar and no artificial dyes or preservatives. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)

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Sweet gummies to keep kiddos going

The most exciting week of summer at the strawberry patch is about to start. All the cousins will…

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Calzones stuffed with arugula pesto and cheese make for a fun summer meal.

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Pedaling forward

These calzones are great for after a day of trotting along beside a brave little boy.

Chickpea lentil and spinach curry is served with rice and yogurt. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)

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Warm memories of past lives

My sister sent our father and I a few pictures of our old home when she discovered it…

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Getting creative with camping

Making healthy, diverse meals while outdoors takes some planning

These noodles are made with only three ingredients, but they require a bit of time, patience, and a lot of elbow grease. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)

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Filling the time with noodles

This summer I chose to enroll my son in his first organized team sport, and I had high…

Fresh strawberries will make this ice cream a much more flavorful treat. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)

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Welcoming summer with this pretty, pink frozen treat

We had company (and a special solstice birthday girl) down to visit, so we spent our weekend by…