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I think MA can give VT a run for its money in the maple syrup business.

This looks awesome! You appear to have left the pasta out of the ingredients list, though :) I'm going to guess maybe a couple of pounds of fresh pasta, which would be enough to make 4 cups or so worth?

I have ethical standards about dairy and eggs, and so end up spending more on those. I have taste standards about coffee.

I also like to eat some foods that just aren't cheap, like mushrooms!

Here's a trick I learned somewhere: buy cheap olive oil for cooking with, and then a nicer version for finishing dishes, where you'll taste its flavor strongly.

In addition to brands already suggested, Cabot makes a greek yogurt. It's hard to find, though, even in stores that carry Cabot butter and cheese, so I'm not sure if it make sense to test.

Right now, I am in love with roasted or steamed beets with sea salt and goat cheese. Mmmmm.

My first solo trip in Europe was 2 weeks in Madrid. The first night, I went to a place famous for its patatas bravas. As a single blonde woman, it was quite the experience: although I'd never pass as a native, I do speak Spanish well enough to understand passing comments!

Aren't bodies mysterious?! I had a few years of serious lactose intolerance (apparently caused by a nasty bout of flu), but it spontaneously started improving after about four years and now doesn't bother me at all! Although seeing a doctor seems wise, you can also test by eliminating all lactose-containing foods for at least a week (which gives you a better idea of what baseline "feeling ok" is) before trying a challenge. If you're concerned about psychosomatic symptoms, you could try having a friend give you a glass of milk without telling you whether it's Lactaid or not :)

I have a CSA, so I especially love non-produce vendors at farmers' markets. Right now, I especially love Crystal's Natural Honey, because I go through it at a tremendous rate while making granola.

Thai, which is a favorite of both my mother and my boyfriend!