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Welcome to Beginner Tartine Sourdough! I’m excited you’re here. I’ve got a beginner loaf video for you and the recipe. Here are also a few other beginner loaves using the exact same recipe. Just different shapes & scores. I know how it feels to get […]
This Hatch Chile Chicken Corn Chowder is silky, smoky, and hearty. It pops with a little heat from the chile, a little sweet from the corn, and smooth creamy melted cheese. Using Hatch chiles brings an authentic flavor to this hearty chicken corn chowder but […]
Creamy and comforting Chicken Pot Pie. This is in my top 5 favorite foods. It means home to me. Here we have ‘slab style’ with my classic recipe for the filling and my Herb Pie Crust you can find here. I’ll often make the crust […]
This Better Than Take-Out Bibigo Mandu with Stir-Fried Asian Noodles … go to recipe
This recipe for Soft Crinkle-Top Ginger Molasses Cookies is my … go to recipe
In the mood for ultimate bar food at home? Then … go to recipe
These Korean Philly Cheesesteak Egg Rolls with Bibigo BBQ Marinade… go to recipe
Say hello to your new favorite Mandarin Orange Salad With … go to recipe
These On The Border Fire-Roasted Stuffed Poblano Peppers with cheesy … go to recipe
Cayenne heat meets sweet. And we’re here for it. Wake … go to recipe
This sensational dish is one of my favorite ways to … go to recipe
If you’re looking for the perfect fall-inspired dessert recipe to … go to recipe
I think I’ve eaten my weight in this Ultimate Pumpkin … go to recipe
This Easy Restaurant Style Eggplant Parmesan Recipe really is crispy. … go to recipe
This recipe for Family Style Sunday Spaghetti Sauce is SO … go to recipe
This Hatch Green Chile Relleno Casserole is full of Hatch … go to recipe
If you’re looking for how to shape a sourdough Boule, … go to recipe
If you’re looking for how to shape a sourdough Batard … go to recipe
This Zucchini Spice Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting calls for … go to recipe
These Fudgy Zucchini Brownies with Chocolate Chunks are easy to … go to recipe
Garden roasted carrots are one of my favorite dishes of … go to recipe
This homemade Classic Blueberry Slab Pie hits the spot when … go to recipe
This Sun-Kissed Heirloom Tomato Tart is one of our family’s … go to recipe
Not a copycat. DoubleTree released its iconic chocolate chip cookie … go to recipe
A light and crispy crust topped with Alfredo sauce and … go to recipe
The secret to fluffy, pillowy, light cinammon rolls? Mashed potatoes. … go to recipe
A classic silky teriyaki – to marinated chicken breasts (or … go to recipe
This Classic Meatloaf Recipe With A Family Friendly Twist is … go to recipe
If you like stuffed shells (or have ever thought of … go to recipe
If you’ve never heard of tzatziki, get ready to have … go to recipe
Welcome to A Food Lover’s Life. A food & garden blog created to share our tried and true, favorite recipes with YOU. Cooking and baking, a backyard market garden - we want to share tips & tricks and some great food along the way. Please browse around and tag along on social media. Let me know you stopped by! I would love to see what projects you’re up to! 
Who wants to learn about dirt?! Welcome to the garden side of A Food Lover’s Life. Here to help you grow your own kitchen garden from the ground up. Located in Zone 5b along the Colorado Front Range we’ll help you with greenhouse & raised bed garden questions so you can put a little bit of everything on your plate. Check back for seasonal projects, how to videos, and leave comments or questions so we can talk everything green. 
