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Great Household Tips

November 12, 2007

The text here is from an email I received (was forwarded) from my mom. (I love that she is getting the hang of this “computer thing”. ) I think the items here are pretty interesting! Let me know what you think. 1. Reheat Pizza: Heat up leftover pizza in a nonstick skillet on top of […]

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BFeedme…So-Long My Friend!

November 10, 2007

addio/farewell! I was pluggin’ along, clicking through my regular blog list when a came to a screeching halt. I read Allison’s so-long post. It says, in so many words, she is closing up shop. I have thoroughly enjoyed her blog and various emails we have exchanged. A southern girl, I was happy to support her […]

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Hay Hay It’s Avocado Terrine Day!

November 10, 2007

terrina!/terrine! Fellow Atlantan, Tami (Running with Tweezers) is hosting this month’s Hay Hay It’s Donna Day. The theme for this round of HHDD is terrines. Having never made a terrine, I was eager for the challenge. And what a challenge it was! Unfortunately for me, I read Tami’s helpful “tip” post after my attempts that […]

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Pork Schnitzel

November 9, 2007

carne di maiale/pork I went to the butcher last week and saw a Pork Schnitzel. I didn’t know there were a cut like Pork Schnitzel. I figured I would pound a boneless pork chop, but don’t have to now. They do the hard part for me! This is probably why it came out so delicious! […]

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Fig fi fo fum, this salad hit a home run!

November 8, 2007

I was in the produce section of Publix the other day, next to the grapes and raspberries. My original plan was to buy only the fruit needed for my Terrine (which ended up failing miserably! Post to come later this week). But, I saw a package of Brown Turkey Figs calling to me…Pick Me! Pick […]

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Its time for mom to shine, all with Apples & Thyme

November 7, 2007

mia madre/my mother A Mother’s Love There are times when only a Mother’s love Can understand our tears, Can soothe our disappoints And calm all of our fears. There are times when only a Mother’s love Can share the joy we feel When something we’ve dreamed about Quite suddenly is real. There are times when […]

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Smorgasbord of Dinners

November 6, 2007

infarinatura/smattering I wrote a similar post to this one a while back, Cleaning Blog House, a compilation of items/ dishes I have made but had not posted. As I looked back throughout the month of October’s posts, I noticed a myriad of desserts and not many dinners. Now, although it may not look like it, […]

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Pay it Forward…

November 5, 2007

I was trying to catch up on my blog reading – a task I am forever trying to keep up with. In my blog-travels, I stopped by to see Lydia at The Perfect Pantry and read about her Drop In & Decorate Cookies for Donation. (Click here for additional info.) Life has a funny way […]

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An Ear to Ear Grin

November 5, 2007

sorriso!/smile! Thank you! Jeni (The Passionate Palate) granted me with the honor of “You Make Me Smile Award”. How happy was I? I move so fast in my daily grind and get so engrossed in a multi-task undercurrent, I tend to lose track with my tunnel vision. My blogging has not been spared from my […]

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Watergate Cake

November 4, 2007

Admittedly, I cringed a bit when I made this cake. I made some dessert way back (my memory has gone) that I brought to work. After taste testing, our newest custodian asked me if I had ever heard of a Watergate Cake. As in Nixon? was my response. And, since he is of the ripe […]