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My Dinner (and Lunch) With . . . the Dash Rapid Egg Cooker

This little appliance helps me just about every day.

January 14, 2018

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My Dinner . . . Without the Instant Pot

Heres what’s wrong with the cult-inspiring Wunder-appliance: a minority opinion.

January 7, 2018

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Twitter, Hashtags, Pinterest. Really?

Andrea keeps up with the times by blogging, but she misses the good old days.

December 27, 2017

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We Wish You a Merry Christmas!

We’re off today, celebrating with our families. See you back here tomorrow.

December 25, 2017

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My Dinner With . . . Schnitzel

Call ’em schnitzels, call ’em cutlets, breaded pounded chicken breast makes a great go-to dinner.

December 10, 2017

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My Dinner With . . . Brussels Sprouts

The once-scorned sprout has definitely earned its place at the table.

December 3, 2017

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INCYMI: What’s All This About Bitcoin?

Is it an online payment method, a social movement? Should we care?

December 2, 2017

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My Dinner With . . . Peas and Pancetta

In an almost-perfect world, this cook has frozen peas and diced pancetta on hand.

November 26, 2017

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My Turn: Reading The Washington Post in Ely, Nevada

Reading a hometown newspaper keeps a daughter connected with her mom who’s 2,300 miles away.

November 25, 2017

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My Dinner With . . . Meatloaf and Bacon

It’s nothing short of the best American comfort food.

November 19, 2017

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Too Much Stuff!

Playwright Arthur Miller got it right, in ‘The Price,’ seen recently at Arena Stage.

November 15, 2017

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My Dinner With . . . Rice Pilaf

A few simple additions can make rice anything but plain.

November 12, 2017

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Money Makes You Crazy

Andrea wonders whether the cause of Donald Trump’s crazy behavior is too much money.

November 10, 2017

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My Dinner With . . . Stuffed Potatoes

It’s easy to make this humble staple into a dinner glamourpuss.

November 5, 2017

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Dumb and Dumber

Andrea mourns the demise of cursive in public school and the ability of kids to do simple math.

October 31, 2017

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More Girls! Girls! Girls!

Publishers are stuck on one word, though ‘women’ are starting to appear.

October 30, 2017

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My Dinner With . . . Pork Butt

It’s easy to cook, versatile and makes enough for an army (or the freezer).

October 29, 2017

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My Dinner With . . . Butternut Squash

A sweet side dish, a savory pasta combo and a godsend on the day after Thanksgiving.

October 22, 2017

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