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Planning Ahead: Orange-Date Pumpkin Bread

January 4, 2008

arancia/orange Orange (To the tune of “The Wheels on the Bus”)The pumpkins in my garden are orange, orange, orange, O-R-A-N-G-E. The oranges on my tree are orange, orange, orange, O-R-A-N-G-E. Okay…silly, I know!. But, I am trying to gear up for my return to work on Monday. I admit…not ready! When is the next day […]

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Planning Ahead: Pasta Crab Casserole

January 3, 2008

legare!/ bundle up! I mentioned yesterday about the current baking bonanza I am in for a party coming up and the time-saving/make-ahead recipes I am preparing for the post-party brunch. Here is the third recipe I prepared (the first two being the Breakfast Pizzas and Cinnamon Buns). The pictures do not show a cooked dish […]

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Planning ahead=smiles!

January 2, 2008

colpire nel segno/make a hit! Pizza for breakfast? You betcha! My mom left yesterday, and while its always a bummer when she flies back, I value the time we so have when we visit. She was integral in helping me get my house back the way it was before the start of the school year […]

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Happy New Year!

January 1, 2008

Let us rise up and be thankful, for if we didn’t learn a lot today, at least we learned a little, and if we didn’t learn a little, at least we didn’t get sick, and if we got sick, at least we didn’t die; so, let us all be thankful. ~ Buddha Thanks for everyone’s […]

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Trail Mix

December 31, 2007

battistrada/trail blazer First, since 2008 has already entered in various areas of the globe – Wishing everyone a fun and safe New Year’s! As you probably already know, the adult body is made up of about 70 percent water. Well, I would have to argue that point. Currently, I believe my adult body is made […]

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The Queen of Hearts …

December 30, 2007

The Queen of Hearts She made some tarts, All on a summer’s day; The Knave of Hearts He stole the tarts, And took them clean away. The King of Hearts Called for the tarts, And beat the Knave full sore; The Knave of Hearts Brought back the tarts, And vowed he’d steal no more. attenta […]

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Mushrooms & French Beans

December 29, 2007

pianta di fagiolo!/beans! Yesterday proved to be a most productive day. My mom flew in Thursday night for a visit and to help me get my house organized. Knowing I am no good with my foot, which is still quite messed up, mom came down with a mission. We brought the Christmas boxes in from […]

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Rigatoni with Smoked Mozzarella

December 28, 2007

affumicato /smoked Hold on to your hats, folks. I am submitting a pasta recipe to Ruth for her weekly event, Presto Pasta Nights…two weeks in a row! I know! Maybe I should have told you to sit before beginning to read. Realistically, I know this probably won’t happen each week since my new year resolution […]

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Shrimp & Gruyere Puffs

December 27, 2007

gambero/shrimp Gruyère cheese – I am a huge fan. Puff Pastry is pretty darn good as well. And shrimp? Deeee-lish! Put all three together, and I am a happy camper with a goofy grin. This dinner is a quick and easy one that will fill the room with “oohs” and “Ahhs”. And, its all done […]

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Holiday Dinner for 2

December 26, 2007

riflessione/reflection The presents have been opened, meals eaten, and new memories have been made. And now, daily routines resume. But, in reflection… As I mentioned in yesterday’s meme, (number 5) I relish in not leaving the house on Christmas day, hanging out in my comfies and being lazy. Well – I had to leave the […]