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I’m in a slight state of shock that it’s already November. Daylight savings time? Thanksgiving? The ever imminent arrival of winter? I’m not sure how this all arrived so quickly. Still, I’ve clearly been enjoying the season with appropriate treats, best enjoyed in gleaming, November afternoon sunlight. A rare Starbucks’ purchase: tall tea, one pump pumpkin spice. [...] As the weather cools, I’m finding myself craving more complexity in my meals. Hearty stews, spicy curries, flavorful sauces. There’s something about the aroma warming the air and the heat emanating from the stove that makes more intricate dishes so appealing this time of year. That being said, achieving that intricacy in [...] During one of my stints in Europe, I was introduced to the concept of eating cold oats. At first, I was resistant to the idea, considering warm, creamy, sweet oatmeal the only way to begin the day. Back then, I consumed a packet of Quaker instant oatmeal, with particular loyalty to the cinnamon roll flavor, [...] |
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