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Happy Thanksgiving!

November 22, 2007

I have flown to coop … to California for Thanksgiving. I will probably blog here and there…but otherwise I will be with family. As we all over-stuff our bellies, here in the US, I hope everyone has a wonderful and safe holiday. Many blessings to you and yours. And with that being said…I will leave […]

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Acorn Squash

November 21, 2007

fresco!/sweet! I have seen acorn squash at the farmers market for several years now. But, the creature-of-habit-self me always stuck to spaghetti or butternut squash. Well, I finally made the plunge in October with my Stuffed Acorn Squash. It was good, but feel the stuffing out-shined the squash. So, this time I decided to roast […]

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A Trio of Tarts to Treasure !

November 20, 2007

partecipare ad una festa / party! I mentioned a new cookbook in a previous post. Tarts was a new surprise that was given to me and I couldn’t wait to dive into. And I did just that. I made the Fine Chocolate Tart and the Citrus Tart. Let me begin by apologizing for the less […]

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Pecan Moons and Crescents

November 19, 2007

Noce del Messico!/Pecans! When I made the apple spice cake last week, I made these crescents as part of the cookie platter. Then, this weekend, I made them as rounds. Either way – they are very good. They are really Pecan Sandie’s or Mexican Wedding Cookies, but regardless – these babies are melt in your […]

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Sweet Potato Spread

November 17, 2007

This month’s HOM theme is heart-healthy alternatives (or additions) to holiday food. My mind swirled right to Thanksgiving. Its my favorite holiday! Some might wonder why, being Italian, Christmas isn’t my favorite food eating holiday. Well, I think its because I did not become a fan of fish until I became an adult and the […]

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Caramel Apple Cheesecake

November 16, 2007

mela della caramella!/caramel apple! (Thanks for the picture, Sharona!) Sharona had a Marathon Party for her husband, who ran the NY Marathon. When she and I spoke about what J likes for desserts, cheesecake came into the conversation. So, I had a cheesecake baking frenzy – three cheesecakes in one day. But, I only brought […]

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Sesame Encrusted Goat Cheese Cakes on Greens

November 15, 2007

Apriti Sesamo!/Open Sesame! I mentioned a cookbook my sister sent me, written by a dad in my niece’s school. A recipe I have been eyeing from the get-go is the Sesame Encrusted Goat Cheese Cakes on Greens. So, when I go home today, I decided to go for it. I added Sesame Encrusted Polenta rounds […]

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I have been tagged!

November 14, 2007

I have been tagged by Kitty (My Husband Hates Veggies)! The rules are easy. Link back to the person who tagged you, list 7 random and possibly fascinating facts about yourself, post the rules, and tag 7 more blog friends, by linking to them and leaving comments on their blogs. Although I did mention that […]

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Simple Feta Salad

November 13, 2007

First, let me show you why I try not to walk into stores. I am in charge of the desserts for a friends get-together in January. Freaking out a bit about the presentation, I went to my favorite restaurant supply store. I didn’t find any display items I wanted (or could afford), but I did […]

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Apple Spice Cake

November 12, 2007

speziato!/spicy! As you know, I am an administrator in a public middle school outside of Atlanta. The county office hosts leadership academy opportunities for aspiring leaders. I am in Academy II, a cohort for current administrators who see principalships in the future. Now, do I see myself as leading a school one day? I have […]