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The White Bean Renaissance: From Side Dish to Star Ingredient

Beans oftentimes get a bad rap. When we think of them, we think flatulence, flavorless, perhaps the soft, mushy version we suffered in our elementary school years. They carry the stigma of being the only thing vegans will eat, the poor-man’s protein source.

This is most unfortunate. All beans have the capacity of being something much more interesting. The best way to prove this is by exploring the majesty that is white beans.

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Cooling plant-based dishes to make in the heat of summer

There comes a time every summer where a heat wave completely catches me off-guard. Being in New England, so much of the year is spent wearing sweaters, socks, and jackets to keep warm, making soups and warm dishes to feed the soul. The suddenness of sweating and feeling like nothing will cool me down is a jarring contrast.

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Kurt’s Marinara Sauce

As staples go, there are few things more useful and heartwarming than a good marinara sauce. For pasta lovers all across the globe….

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Cooking Disasters FAQs

Macaroni and cheese fell on the floor? Half your apple tort stick to the pan? I’ve got you covered.

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Our complicated history with yogurt

Long ago, as far back as 10,000 BC perhaps, somewhere in the long expanse of ancient Mesopotamia, a vessel of milk began to ferment. Someone much braver than I decided to eat it and didn't die. On the contrary, they loved this accidental concoction so much, it became widely popular across the globe in the eras to follow.

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