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Brownie? Cookie? It’s a Brownie Cookie!

April 22, 2007

Biscotto/Cookie! I love cooking/baking from scratch. And, for the most part, I do just that. All someone has to do is look at the 25 pound container of flour and 10 pound container of sugar in my cabinets as part of the proof. (Thank goodness for Costco!) But, there are times I am a little […]

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Buying Blindly

April 22, 2007

Internazionale/International What are they? Peanuts? Chick Peas? Beans? One aspect I love about the International Farmer’s Market by my office is the wide variety of items. The problem is, in my “English-Only” speaking ignorance, I don’t know what 98% of the food items are that line the aisles. The only information I do have comes […]

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Toni’s Back From India!

April 22, 2007

I don’t know about you, but I have been anxiously awaiting Toni‘s return so I could learn about her travels to India. India is one of those places I have always wanted to go, but understand the possibilities of my traveling there are slim. So, go check her “I’m back” post and read how this […]

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Bacon Wrapped Chicken Breast

April 21, 2007

farcita/stuffed I enjoy a good chicken dish. My taste buds agree. But, if you have noticed, I don’t cook much of the tasty bird. Well, about a year or so ago (I am sensing a TMI – too much information – moment coming….), my body decided it didn’t like our feathery friend, and has since […]

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Beets – A Love Affair

April 20, 2007

I love beets. Maybe its the reddish/purple hue with which I am attracted. Maybe its because I giggle at words that have the “ee” letter family within its context. Or, maybe its because my mom had canned ones as a staple in our home growing up, as I do now. Regardless of the reason, the […]

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Mousse au Chèvre

April 19, 2007

When I began thinking of HHDD Mousse, hosted this month by Tartlette, I faced a bit of a challenge (no pun intended). Tartlette (Helen) says In this HHDD # 11, you may make a sweet or savory mousse, it can be layered or scooped, simple or fancy. The only requirement is that it be an […]

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Spring Genoise Cake

April 17, 2007

Mom gave me a bunch of cookbooks when she was packing up the small house. One of my favorites is The Simple Art of Perfect Baking by Flo Braker. Upon first glance, the recipes look long, but in reality, each recipe is a helpful step by step explanation. First, I giggled when I saw the […]

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Benne Cookies

April 16, 2007

semi di sesamo/sesame seeds These cookies are wonderful! I believe they could intermingle with sweet goodies, or even with savory crackers. Unfortunately, after eating three of these thin yummies, I became so, so ill. But, remember, I cannot eat brown sugar, and as you can read, these cookies have a large amount of molasses filled […]

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Pork Chops alla Pizzaiola

April 14, 2007

braciola di maiale/pork chop Dinner…..and a great lunch the next day! But, don’t be like me and leave it in the refrigerator in your office while you go out to eat with colleagues! What’s worse? I forgot about it for a couple of days. Don’t you love when you find experiments growing in the fridge? […]

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Vegetable Cheese Muffins

April 14, 2007

Experiments is hosting another round of Muffin Monday. I made Ice Cream Muffins for Round 1. The theme this time? Unusual and Unique Muffins . When I had left over sautéed veggies from a botched calzone, I decided to use them in a muffin – Vegetable Cheese Muffins to be exact. Dolcetto Americano!/Muffins!Vegetable Cheese Muffins […]