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In Defense of Big Pots of Food (And No-Bean Chili)

Posted on February 2, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Some people collect recipes. I collect reasons to cook a big pot of food—the kind meant to be shared, argued over, and eaten again the next day. Continue reading →

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The Creative Choice to Keep It Simple

Posted on December 25, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Creativity doesn’t always look like art supplies or a blank page. Sometimes it looks like choosing simplicity on purpose—assembling a few pieces, clearing the table, and making room for connection. This Christmas, creativity showed up quietly, in the intention behind a shared meal and the time set aside to enjoy it. Continue reading →

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