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For the love of Produce...
I’ve been a produce *kitten* for years and years. My ‘Apple thing’ is notorious among friends and family. That’s the one enduring phase (current obsessions are Koru, Pacific Rose, and HoneyBee apples)- in addition to my squash fixation (kabocha, mostly, but a well roasted spaghetti squash also makes me swoon.) I love…
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Athlete knocked DOWN by injuries: advice on mindset
Hi MFP friends. A little background: I was a competitive athlete and trainer years ago. Got left of center for a while (excuses included major life changes, etc) and reclaimed my athlete status mentally and physically a few years ago. Dropped the weight, resumed training like a ninja, found myself again. Fast forward a few…
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Hiking/trail running recommendations: Death Valley (east)
Hoping some dirt-digging trail folk will have ideas/resources for me. Headed to Death Valley for some December day-hiking. Will be posted up in Beatty, Nevada (east of the park by ~40 mins.) My group is: -in a non-4x4 vehicle, so need ‘car friendly’ access roads -experienced athletes, less experienced with navigation (but…
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Completely amazing vegan brownie cookies
Love minimalist baker in general. These came out like little dark chocolate tender crumbly bombs of deliciousness. But not so crumbly that they didn’t hold together. Perfect. https://minimalistbaker.com/fudgy-vegan-brownie-cookies/ I increased cocoa (used raw cacao) to 1/2 c, decreased coconut sugar to 1/4 c, subbed…
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Desert-Island cooking tools
So you’re stuck on a desert island. With an electrical outlet conveniently located. (This is my fantasy, I do what I want.) What are the cooking tools that you bring with you? Yeah, we all know you love your instant pot and air fryer. I’m looking to go deeper. I’m hoping someone will surprise me. The question: What cooking…
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Glass food storage- current favorites? Question for the fit foodies.
Friends. Please help- I am in search of glass food storage. Can I get some second-hand benefit from the fastidious research I’m sure some of you have already done? ;) I’m looking for: 1. -Glass storage for in fridge items (pre-chopped and whole veggies, prepared meat, grains) for the purposes of increasing food shelf life…
