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Farmers’ Market Fun, Plus a Savory Summer Pasta-Veggie Skillet

August 17, 2013 By Nancy Baggett 3 Comments

Every Friday afternoon I've been treating myself to a trip to the local farmers' market. The outing is a relaxing break after a busy work week. It also supports ...

Simple but Sensational Summer Salad–Tomatoes Oregano

August 3, 2013 By Nancy Baggett 4 Comments

I just returned from my second trip this week to a local farmers’ market—which normally wouldn't be big news. But since I’ve been mostly indoors either ...

Too Many Tomatoes? Make Easy Tomato-Peach Chutney

August 14, 2012 By Nancy Baggett 7 Comments

I didn't actually plan to make tomato-peach chutney! It all started when I spied this large basket of shiny, ...

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