Yes, Virginia, there is cheese you can grill. Of course, it burns a bit easily and will stick like the dickens to the grill if you don’t 1) work on a clean, well oiled grill and 2) oil the cheese itself, but you can grill it! It’s Greek and called Halloumi and I’ve been seeing it all over the place – regular supermarkets and all that. I had the chance... 
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via once wed. i am so excited!! i found a very affordable and hard working gardener (email me if you need someone!) to help me rid my poor yard of all the weeds and dead things, and now it is all tilled and ready for planting! i will share a little of where it’s at now (see bottom pics of this post), and then a bit of inspiration for where i’d like to take it next! i... 
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I love the idea of spring salads and light, veggie-laden meals, but it is still chilly out there. I want something to comfort me through the rain and warm these damp-chilled bones. Spring risotto is my answer. Tons of spring vegetables, creamy rice, young Pecorino cheese – all held together through the miracle that is chicken broth. Play around with this recipe – use... 
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