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Fran Hill
Food Columnist
Fran Hill has been blogging about food at On My Plate since October of 2006. She, her husband and two dogs reside near Colome.
The Other Red Meat
May 19, 2022
Meatballs are the perfect introduction to the richness and earthiness of lamb.
The Most Important Meal
February 17, 2022
Breakfast can be complex or as simple as Brown Sugar Granola.
Tried and New
November 22, 2021
Thanksgiving staples have their place, but for something different, try Cranberry Mustard.
All Things Pumpkin
October 21, 2021
Put it in bread, pie, salsa and these delicious cornmeal muffins.
Going Green
April 22, 2021
Thoughts turn to gardens on this Earth Day, and a dish in which spinach is the star.
Pudding Pi
March 11, 2021
When food and math intersect on March 14, celebrate with a slice of butterscotch pie.
Brunch on the Farm
February 11, 2021
After morning chores are done, warm up with muffins straight from the oven.
Balancing Act
December 17, 2020
Healthy greens complement a winter diet that includes copious amounts of Christmas cookies.
A Thanksgiving Table Set for Two
November 19, 2020
The holidays will look different this year, but you can still take comfort in dessert.
Start the Day with Comfort
October 22, 2020
Baked Oatmeal with Berries proves comfort food can be a morning thing.
All the Right Notes
October 8, 2020
At the end of an exhausting day, nothing is easier than a sheet pan dinner.
Rounding Out the Meal
August 27, 2020
Garlic and Basil Focaccia perfectly complements a garden vegetable dinner.
Salad Bar Confessions
August 13, 2020
Dressed Cherry Tomatoes isn’t your ordinary drenched-in-mayo salad.
Sweet Anticipation
July 16, 2020
Watermelons from Forestburg are nearly ripe, and our food columnist can’t wait to add the juicy red cubes to a fresh green salad.