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Merry Christmas!

December 25, 2007

Buon Natale/Merry Christmas! Some time ago, I was tagged by Jeni (Passionate Palate) for a Christmas Meme. I planned on responding much faster than this, but ….well, “stuff” got n the way and I have not been able to get to it. So, I thought today would be an appropriate time to complete the task, […]

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Twelve Days of Cookies (Day 12) Plus…

December 24, 2007

assortimento/assortment First…a little humor. My boss sent this to his administrators. Check out how I am as an elf…(I am on the far right)..I think I won’t quit my day job! Okay…now onto the ‘serts. What do cinnamon and egg nog have in common? Well, in this post – nothing except they (and their respective […]

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Vegetarian Black Bean Chili

December 23, 2007

vegetariano/vegetarian I came upon Running with Tweezers fairly early in my bloggin’ last year. I remember being so excited to find out Tami is here, in Atlanta. A hop, skip, and a jump! So, any time Tami hosts an event, I have to participate. Her most recent event is RWT Chili Cook-Off. Before yesterday, I […]

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Daring Bakers Challenge #14: Yule Log

December 22, 2007

sfida/challenge Tis the season to be Jolly, fa la la la la la la la AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH! Its that time again! The Daring Bakers Challenge. This month’s challenge, hosted by the founders of Daring Bakers Ivonne and Lis, proved to be just that…a challenge. When I learned about the recipe for this month I was excited. […]

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Twelve days of Cookies (Palmiers) and so much more…

December 21, 2007

Tosta de BoqueronesOpen-Faced Sandwich with Spanish Anchovies and Peppercorns of 4 Colors Before I get to the Palmiers….some official business….Seasoned Eatings. The secret’s been revealed! As a participant for Seasoned Eatings (hosted by Katie and Lindsay), I was not only eager to go shopping for my giftee, but looked at my doorway each day I […]

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Twelve Days of Cookies: Pignoli & Chocolate Logs

December 20, 2007

Day 9 & 10 of 12… mandato dal cielo/heaven sent Pignoli Cookies This recipe is from a while back….2002. Sara Moulton was on Good Morning America and made one of my favorite cookies. I always remember gunning for the plate of Italian cookies at family gatherings, determined to get my chubby fingers on the Pignoli […]

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Twelve Days of Cookies: Peanut Butter Cookies

December 19, 2007

On the eighth day of Christmas I cooked a batch for me…yummy peanut butter cookies…. No, not really. I actually run from peanut butter cookies – never been a fan. But, I have found that those who enjoy peanut butter cookies so do with gusto. So….I bring you a batch from one of my favorite […]

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Twelve Days of Cookies: Koulourakia

December 18, 2007

relazioni internazionali/international relations Day No. 7 – Wow, time is flying! Today’s cookie? Koulourakia. I got this Greek recipe from one of my favorite lil‘ cookbooks, The Little Guides: Cookies. Having made these on several occasions, κουλουράκια, pronounced koo-loo-RAHK–yah, is a wonderful after-dinner cookie to eat along side a hot cup of coffee, Greek or […]

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Twelve Days of Cookies: (Donating) Sugar Cookies

December 17, 2007

adornare/decorate We did it! The Drop In & Decorate party went off famously! Wait! What did you ask? What is Drop In & Decorate? Oh my… you haven’t heard. Well, the brilliant Lydia (The Perfect Pantry) began the concept and according to the website – Drop In & Decorate SM Cookies for Donation is a […]

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Fig Galette

December 16, 2007

I know I slowed down with blogging by pausing on the weekends, but since I have been sitting on the couch most of my recent days with my foot elevated and resting on ice, ODing on the Food Network (so many recipes to try, so little ability to stand for an extended period of time) […]