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I am a Snapdragon!

December 3, 2007

I saw this quiz on the Culinary Chase. I am a sucker for these things. The result? I am aSnapdragon What FlowerAre You? The description is “Mischief is your middle name, but your first is friend. You are quite the prankster that loves to make other people laugh.” I don’t really agree with it…especially the […]

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The Art of Giving

November 30, 2007

The Art of Giving We give of ourselves whenwe give gifts of the heart:love, kindness, joy, understanding,sympathy, tolerance, forgiveness. We give of ourselves whenwe give gifts of the mind:ideas, dreams, purposes, ideals,principles, plans, inventions, projects, poetry. We give of ourselves whenwe give gifts of the spirit:prayer, vision, beauty, aspiration,peace, faith. We give of ourselves whenwe […]

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Question….

November 29, 2007

sessione delle domande/question-and-answer session Okay…admittedly, I am not a fan of Fruit Cake. But my mom…who spends each and every year making sure she sets all of us up for a b-line to a 12-step journey with her drunken cakes, adores them. Here is her question to me…with which I forward to you in my […]

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Vegetable Tian

November 27, 2007

cipolla!/onion! Just in time for Onion Day, hosted by Zorra! Vegetable Tian While in the hotel one morning over the Thanksgiving holiday, I was watching Barefoot Contessa. She made a Vegetable Tian that looked so, so very yummy! When I arrived home and thought about dinner/Monday lunch, I thought of the Tian. Wait! What’s a […]

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Daring Bakers Challenge #13: Tender Potato Bread

November 26, 2007

Patata Bollente! Patata Bollente!/Hot Potato! Hot Potato! Daring Bakers Challenge #13:Tender Potato Bread A big thanks to Tanna (My Kitchen in Half Cups) for this month’s challenge. Asking an Italian to make bread? Are you kidding? Sure! I roll my sleeves up at the opportunity. Like any competent cook – read the directions first… No […]

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Waiter, there is something in my….Cashew Almond Walnut Caramel Tart!

November 25, 2007

Rincoglionita/Nuts I found a husband! Who? Oh girl…. his name is William. You may know him. He does business everywhere. William, you know…William Sonoma. Yeah, yeah – go ahead…. Laugh. Laugh now, but William Sonoma’s Cashew Almond Walnut Caramel Tart will cause obscene noises from your mouth. I promise you, if you like nuts…eating this […]

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Spiced Pumpkin Cake

November 25, 2007

Zucca/Pumpkin Definitely not Martha is hosting November’s Sugar High Friday, an event created by Jennifer at Domestic Goddess. I haven’t had the opportunity to participate in SHF that often, but this month’s theme, Beta Carotene Harvest, screamed my name. Gourds and roots (pumpkin, squash, sweet potato, etc.) are some of my favorite winter foods. And, […]

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Check Out My Buns!

November 24, 2007

pane dolce/buns Now, not those buns! Ha – this is a family show! I mean the cinnamon rolls I made with a few of my friends. All the DB Challenges in which I have participated have been so much fun. One of those challenges, the cinnamon rolls and sticky buns (hosted by Marce of Pip […]

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Square Whoppers

November 24, 2007

Roba/Fudge I was asked to make a tray of goodies before I left for California. A standard staple in my trays, I almost always include fudge. (It’s the easiest thing to make, for me.) Having used most of my nut stash, I came across a bag of malt crunch. Whoppers is one of my favorite […]

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Remembering Thanksgiving

November 23, 2007

Hoping everyone enjoyed a wonderful day with friends and family! And, for those braves souls out to conquer the malls…. Happy Shopping! http://melecotte.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default?alt=rss