Author Archives: debspots

Overnight Oat Banana Mindfulness Muffin

Sadie and I sat by the door near the bird feeder as dawn approached. A frustrated cardinal scolded us; he is used to having an unobstructed snack at first light. A pair of bard owls discussed whose turn it is … Continue reading

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Salted Caramel Apple Upside Down Cake

Happy Apple Season! It’s been very close to a year since I started Deb’sPotsBlog and we’ve come full circle back to the orchard; yesterday was our big family fruit and veggie picking expedition. All the grand nieces and nephews had … Continue reading

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Pasta Caprese

Guess what I’ve been reading lately? I’d love to tell you I’m immersed in some great literature; sitting in my beautiful new great room or outside under a tree with a heavy, old volume that smells of book dust and … Continue reading

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Blue Cheese Stuffed Pepper Bombs

I wonder if this news will blow your mind as much as it blows mine: I have been a mother for a quarter of a century!!! OK, I am taking a bit of license here. I was still pregnant 25 … Continue reading

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Rustic Fig Pizza

How do you feel about foods that are both sweet and savory? Children don’t usually like them. They want pizza to have tomato sauce and mozzarella and maybe some pepperoni. And they want sweets to be chocolate or vanilla. Kids … Continue reading

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Zucchini Fries

Were you popular in high school? I wasn’t. One of my most prominent memories is of a “friend” shouting at me in the cafeteria. She said, “Do you know what your problem is? You don’t know how to have fun. … Continue reading

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Epic Thai Peanut Zucchini Noodles

Today is a very special, much-anticipated day here in our newly renovated house and Deb’s Pots Studio in the woods! Brian is home!!! Our son, Brian graduated from college (GWU) in May, packed a backpack and took off for Europe. … Continue reading

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Honey Lavender Lightly Frozen Yogurt with Fruit

Why do we love foraging? Who among us is immune to the charm of a perfect, wild berry? I know some folks are put off by thorns, mosquitos, and stained fingers. That strikes me as deeply tragic. Harvesting wild food … Continue reading

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Banana Bread

I’m not used to the light in the new kitchen yet. So, I decided to practice shooting some photos while throwing together a banana bread the other day. I was not planning to do a banana bread post for the … Continue reading

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Grilled Corn Salad with Tomatoes

OK, Let’s play a little word association game! I’m a psychologist, we love these sorts of games. Oh, come on, don’t be shy. I promise I won’t analyze your answer. Ready? Say the first two words that come into your … Continue reading

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