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In today’s world, perfectionism is a popular term. It’s dropped by apologetic neat freaks as they adjust skewed picture frames, not-so-apologetic brides at meetings with their florists, and far too many job seekers at office interviews.

I have had a lifelong struggle with trying to be perfect. Now, I believe the concept to be at best harsh and at worst, dangerous. It isn’t something I strive for in my training. And it shouldn’t be something you target, either.

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I know that I definitely struggle to keep my more melancholic nature in check this time of year. The short, gray days of winter can really do a number on my mood and overall sense of wellbeing.

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The New Year brings different traditions for different folks. Some make black-eyed peas, others make firm resolutions. I make chicken stock. There’s something wonderfully industrious about making homemade stock, and this year on New Year’s Day, that’s where I found myself.

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Dear SPAM,

Those who don’t know you pass you by. Some even look at you with disgust or derision. They look at those of us who love you the same way, even with pity, and not a little bit of confusion. To them I say: You just don’t understand.

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There’s an endless array of preserved peppers at my local grocery store. The canned/jarred goods aisle is crammed with so many different types of peppers — ranging in shapes, colors, sizes — and tucked away into glass jars or tin cans. For some, it can be puzzling to look into an extensive sea of options, so we’ve compiled a list of the most popular types of preserved peppers found on grocery store shelves, and describe each variety’s origin, heat intensity, and the best recipes that put them to use (beyond the typical antipasti platter).

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Stir-fries don’t have to mean just vegetables and rice — they can mean noodles, too! In fact, noodle stir-fries are one of my favorite weeknight comfort foods. Whether made with lo mein noodles or rice noodles, these stir-fries are quick to prepare, and serve as the perfect backdrop for everything from sliced chicken breast to tender bok choy.

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