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Ballyhooooooooo! Feta ¼ Burger

May 18, 2007

I was going to post this tomorrow; however, my mom is coming to Atlanta today! Woohoo!!!! I cannot wait. She’s coming for my graduation tomorrow, and I think I will be a little preoccupied to post. So….here is my Saturday posting…on Friday! I don’t eat burgers regularly. So, when I saw Freya and Paul’s event, […]

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Polenta and Pear Cake

May 18, 2007

Dolce di Polenta/Polenta and Pear Cake This is a very “fluffy” and light cake. The lemon zest creates that fresh, spring feel that makes you want to keep eating! Usually, I “bake and bring”, meaning I don’t eat most of what I bake. However, this The Weekend Cookbook Challenge #17 has me keeping this cake […]

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A Myriad of Dishes

May 17, 2007

Yesterday was an interesting day. I took the day off for doctor’s appointments so it wasn’t a “fun” day away from work. Before I get to the morning appointment, I will skip to the afternoon . While they are still trying to figure why I have right-sided weakness, they did find my iron levels are […]

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Baked Chicken Salad

May 16, 2007

Last month, I posted a pasta I brought to work for lunch. Well, here’s another, just in time for Ruth’s weekly Presto Pasta Nights. The original was printed in Family Circle magazine, and I thought its dressing was different than others I had seen. It was also a great excuse the use some of the […]

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Italians

May 16, 2007

My lovely colleague, Gloria, forwarded me this email. She is Italian and we often share stories of growing up Italian. I thought those of you who are Italian might appreciate this (especially Susan)! Italiano/Italians I am sure for most second generation Italian American children who grew up in the 40’s and 50’s there was a […]

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Asparagus & Tomatoes: A Lovely Couple

May 15, 2007

I love spring and summer months, if not just for the weather, but for the abundance of fresh fruits and vegetables. Many blogs have included both asparagus and tomatoes lately, and I am right there with everyone else. So, this week’s WHB, hosted by Cooking in Westchester? Tomatoes. Who knew more than 60 million tons […]

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A wonderful compliment!

May 15, 2007

I was speaking with my boss the other day when he caught me a bit off guard. “I tried your pasta.”Huh? [pause] “Which pasta is that? The Tagliatelle?”“No, the pasta you bring for lunch.”“Oh! Okay.” Let me back up….I post for my work blog. And for that, he has been very complimentary to all the […]

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Crazy About Mango!

May 14, 2007

entusiasta per mango!/crazy about mango! When I went to the Farmer’s Market last weekend, I bought a box of mangoes – a box of twelve. I know I am just one person, but I couldn’t resist a box for $4.50! The question then became, what the heck was I going to do with all of […]

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I am on the go…Women on the Go, that is!

May 13, 2007

A couple of months ago, I told you about a friend’s new endeavor, Women on the Go, an audio magazine for women that can be downloaded to iTunes. This month, I recorded the What’s for Dinner segment. The whole experience was very cool! To hear me, you’ll have to listen from the beginning to get […]

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Now, that’s a dinner!

May 13, 2007

It has been a full week and a roller coaster of emotions! Why? I got promoted! I will be an Assistant Administrator for the 2007-2008 school year. I am excited, but so, so nervous. The nervousness is not because I don’t think I can do the job, but more because of the change. Who really […]