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Tuesday, July 5, 2011

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It seems like all I ever do lately is complain about the heat? Well, that’s because it’s HOT here, people! Really, really hot. And humid. Hot and humid is miserable. Thus, I am miserable too. Hot, cranky and miserable! Yes, I know it could be worse. The grass is always greener and all that. But in this case, the grass actually is greener somewhere else. Because it is so damn hot, our grass is mostly brown these days - brown and crunchy and sad. I know that compared to much of the country, this place is considered a paradise. But, living in paradise does have its drawbacks.

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Heat makes me tired - and lazy. I don’t feel like going anywhere or doing anything, including cooking. Except for making ice cream. Does making ice cream count as cooking?

But still, we have to eat, and I can only get away with heat-related cooking reprieves for just so long. So, I’ve been resorting to lots of salads and other quick dishes that don’t require a lot of effort on my part. read more >>

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Hello and welcome to SGCC! I’m Susan, a professional writer, food columnist, recipe developer, wife, mother, daughter and sister, who used to be a lawyer in a previous life. My love of food comes from a long line of wonderful and creative Italian home cooks who didn’t always have a lot, but knew how to make a lot out of what they had. I hope that you enjoy yourself while you’re here, and visit often! read more >>

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