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happy new year chicken cacciatore

In entrees, pasta, poultry On January 2, 2013 3 Comments

happy new year! i hope you all had a wonderful and safe holiday, full of good food and great times. i know it was just what i needed…. Read More »

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a simple and easy roasted turkey breast

In entrees, poultry On December 28, 2012 1 Comment

i love a good roasted turkey. i look forward to thanksgiving just for the smells, the the dark meat…and the bones… i use the bones for soup. i… Read More »

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bean, squash and chard soup

In soup, soups & salads On December 27, 2012 3 Comments

i love reading recipes on the internets…mostly because of the comments. that’s where you get the ideas, the substitutions, the feel of how a recipe will turn out…. Read More »

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a moment of silence…and more comfort food

In entrees, meat, pasta On December 21, 2012 6 Comments

today we took a moment of silence. it’s been a week and i still find myself crying at the pictures, the parents faces…for the town. i find myself… Read More »

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i cook for comfort: pasta with lobster sauce

In entrees, fish, pasta On December 18, 2012 6 Comments

my grandparents live down the block from this old school italian restaurant in the city. whenever there is a get together, this is where we go. it’s one… Read More »

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homemade sugar doughnut (donut) holes

In chanukah, desserts & breads, holiday meals, Uncategorized On December 11, 2012 3 Comments

it’s hanukah (or chanukah, hannukah, chanuka, chanukkah, channukah, hannuka, hannukkah, channuka). i just realized this is my first (i am going to spell it different ways through out… Read More »

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creamed potatoes with butter, cream and bay leaves

In sides, veg On December 10, 2012 0 Comments

i suddenly have a partner in crime. it’s my boy. my 6 year old. a sudden obsession with laura calder. a sudden obsession with food. an obsession with… Read More »

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smoked bacon and chipotle salt bread with butter olive oil

In bread making, ramblings, rants & giveaways On December 7, 2012 1 Comment

yesterday i offered you some swank for your holiday…today i continue by offering you another great recipe that will get your taste buds going. bread. not just any… Read More »

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need a little swank for your holidays?

In ramblings, rants & giveaways, salad, soups & salads On December 6, 2012 2 Comments

i can hardly believe the holidays are almost here…when did this all happen? i’ve been so crazed the last couple of weeks i have yet to prepare…or buy… Read More »

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raw onion chutney

In condiments, dips, condiments, marinades & dressings On December 4, 2012 1 Comment

i remember parts of college vividly (don’t laugh, and don’t go there). mostly the memories are food related. let’s be honest, the city is like a giant smorgasbord…. Read More »