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Hearty Lentil Soup

March 8, 2007

Today ended a two day meeting with the “classroom walk through” posse. While a great group – I got hungry…and the day I don’t bring anything, I wasn’t a fan of what was provided. Now – don’t get me wrong…I am sure it was delicious. I have just never been a fan of BBQ….sauce or […]

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The Quickie – No snuggling required!

March 8, 2007

Today was a great! Four of my colleagues and I conducted classroom walk-throughs with my boss and several county people. First, it is always great to see classrooms in action. Second, I don’t get to see these particular people (Area Assistant Superintendents, Directors, and Supervisors) often, so I enjoy our meetings when we do convene […]

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A Baker After All!

March 6, 2007

Sharon and Jim are having a small get together (of a mere 50+ people) this coming weekend and I told her I would assist in baking the desserts. Confident she is a much better baker than she claims to be, I was excited to see her create yummy bite size beauties. She was so funny […]

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Happy Sumo!

March 5, 2007

Before I speak about Happy Sumo, let me just touch up my a couple of things, including my crazy next couple of weeks. (1) Many of you commented on Sharon’s cool cookbook holder seen in my Wolfgang Puck Pizza Posting. (Whoa! Say that 10 times fast) She has told me it is from Williams-Sonoma. Enjoy! […]

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Beet and Pear Salad with Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing

March 4, 2007

Semi di papavero/Poppy Seed I still have a ton of poppy seeds staring at me each time I open my cabinet. I think they multiply overtime! I used them a few weeks ago in bread, and again today in my salad. I have a feeling I will be throwing them in whatever else I make […]

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Muffin Monday! Ice Cream Muffins

March 4, 2007

No – not muffins with ice cream – ice cream muffins. Did your eyebrows squish together? Your head tilt to the right? Yup – mine, too! When my colleague, Debbie, told our team about Ice Cream Muffins, we were awkwardly intrigued. How do you get from here….. To here…? After some discussion – we saw […]

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WHB – Basil Pesto Pizza and Pizza Pockets

March 3, 2007

Basilico/Basil! Basil – A staple in Italian homes. I really never thought about where it came from. Silly me just assumed its roots were in Italy. Then, I did a little research and found out Basil is native to central and tropical Asia and Africa. Who would have “thunk” it? But, as Basil matures, it […]

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Wolfgang Puck’s Spicy Chicken Pizza

March 2, 2007

I wrote in an earlier posting about the contagious nature of cooking. This often extends to conversations between my friends and me, as well. (Though it may be a bit one sided at time, since I can have a tendency to talk too much, its still cool!) Well, Sharon’s husband, Jim, cooked their dinner this […]

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Lemon Haddock with Polenta

March 1, 2007

I haven’t cooked fish lately, although I have plenty waiting for me in my freezer. In addition, I began to get away from lighter cooking since I was having so many procedures on my mouth from November through January; it was quite difficult to chew. While those dental procedures are far from complete – there […]

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Mushroom Beef Stew

February 28, 2007

Spezzatino/Stew I was checking out Küchenlatein‘s Beef in Red Wine, noticed a recipe link, and did a lil‘ search. (What a perfect entry to Cyndi‘s event – Thursday Soup or Stew Night #6!) I decided to mess with this recipe, since I don’t drink/cook with red wine (I know – it’s just not right for […]