Day 5 Task: Restock ingredients

I knew what I wanted to do for this task right from the start. Since moving, my mortar and pestle has sat, unused and sad-looking, on my pantry shelf. Well, ok. If I’m being totally honest, it sat, unused and sad-looking, in my old apartment, too. I know that freshly ground spices are on a totally different planet than their pre-ground counterparts. For awhile I lived near a food co-op and got little bags of freshly ground spices when I needed them, but now I need to bring all that work back in-house. I need to buy a few whole spices. I need some spice advice.

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Q: I just moved to a new apartment in Montreal. I love everything about the apartment except for the kitchen. It is a big kitchen with lots of potential, but I am very confused about what could I do to make it look better. I would love if you could give me some color ideas for the cabinets, or other things I could do in my new kitchen. Thank you!

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Whatever hearty fall eating means to you, we probably have something to help you out this week. From a fragrant cut of cauliflower steak, to cheesy scalloped potatoes with cheddar and onion, and carrot and sweet potato soup to fiery sautéed kale, there are satisfying meals in our roundup of new recipes this week.

We have a sweet (but not too sweet) carrot cake, and make-ahead empanadas to liven up your lunch routine. There’s lemon quinoa with flash-quick shrimp in sauce, and a classic Scotch cocktail.

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Innovation in the cheese world is what makes the industry so exciting. And delicious. There’s always something new to check out, or interesting modern spins on old recipes. But sometimes it’s not innovation that you crave, it’s the classic stuff. And Livarot, an in-your-face washed rind from Normandy, is the perfect example. There’s just no duplicating it.

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Day 5 Task: Restock ingredients

I needed more destocking than restocking. Judging from the mess in my fridge, freezer and pantry, I had everything I needed. It was time to use it! But all that shiny, empty space was tempting, so I did add a few things.

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