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Apple Pie Grilled Cheese

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Apple season is not taken lightly up here in Massachusetts. In fact, it’s practically revered as a few month-long holiday during which people of all ages flock to local orchards to stock up on cratefuls of different varieties. Although they are available at grocery stores throughout the year, I reserve apple buying & eating for more »

Raspberry Grilled Cheese

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The end of berry season is upon us, and though I’ll miss the plethora of summer produce I’m actually quite looking forward to sinking my teeth into crisp local apples.  That being said, I’ve been taking full advantage of the last few weeks of sweet fresh berries with simple recipes such as this grilled cheese more »

Recreating the PB&J: Vanilla Bean Brown Sugar Almond Butter & Mashed Fresh Raspberry Sandwich

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Among childhood lunchtime favorites, one reigns supreme: the PB&J. Although not at all flawed in its traditional form, I’m reinventing this classic sandwich using freshly made almond butter scented with vanilla beans and sweetened with brown sugar, mashed ripe raspberries, and fresh bakery bread. Who says a PB&J is just for the kiddos?

Goat Cheese, Brie, and Caramelized Onion Sandwich with Apples

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I haven’t done much international travel in my 29 years, but I have managed to visit France a couple of times. So when I found out that our editorial assignment this week was food from places we’ve traveled, my immediate thought was to make a Croque Monsieur – the classic French ham & cheese sandwich more »