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"You need some kitchen hands, girl!"
Observations one year into my return to the service industry, part 1
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Jennifer Makan
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August 2022

Can I turn that into paprikaš or nah?
Cooler weather, finding my rhythm, and more cooking inspiration from Camont
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Jennifer Makan
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Crêpes, Meet Palačinke
Food, adventures and mishaps from my first week in France
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Jennifer Makan
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A Bientôt, Denver!
Guess what? I'm on my way to France!
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Jennifer Makan
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July 2022

Grilled Watermelon Boosts Serotonin, Right?
A dish intended for the 4th of July I don't feel like celebrating
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Jennifer Makan
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June 2022

Ćevapi are here to save summer grilling!
You can easily make your own sausages at home for the next cookout
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Jennifer Makan
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Udon, but make it Carbonara
My failed attempt to recreate a dish from a Bay Area chef
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Jennifer Makan

April 2022

How to Plan a Day in Wine Country
Feat. where I went on a recent trip to Napa
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Jennifer Makan
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March 2022

The Secret Ingredient is No Secret
On cooking happy and red wine-braised short ribs
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Jennifer Makan
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February 2022

Spicy Lamb Chili
Shake up a cold weather classic with lamb and a little heat
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Jennifer Makan
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Hummus for Breakfast
How to make your own creamy hummus, and my favorite way to eat it
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Jennifer Makan
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Thriving Under the Radar
Reprocessing a 2019 travel memory that is loosely related to how I eat breakfast
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Jennifer Makan
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