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Pumpkin Roll with Cream Cheese Filling

December 22, 2009

cosa facilissima/piece of cake While those experiencing mother nature right now may disagree vehemently, hearing about all the snow makes me miss Utah. Despite the unfortunate and abrupt ending of my stay there, I really, really liked the area, the mountains, and the calmness I felt when I was able to find me time, albeit […]

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Oooooey Gooooey Bars

December 20, 2009

appiccicoso /gooey I prevailed. This cookies gave me a fit! They are an oldie, but goodie and for some reason, they didn’t want to cooperate! It was driving me bonkers, really. How could a go-to recipe cause me such grief? It’s the holiday season…jingle bells, Oooooey Gooooey Bars! Ha! Ha! Luckily, the ‘fridge is my […]

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Spicy Mashed Rutabaga with Diced Apples

December 19, 2009

non riconosciuto/underappreciated I had one of those light bulb moments today deciding to get my butt off out (in the rain) and make my kitchen happy. I have been living on the basic of basics since I haven’t unpacked any kitchen items. It actually hit me the other day that I didn’t have anything left […]

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Bean Paté

December 17, 2009

fagiolo/bean Before the paté, sending big hugs to my mom as she embarks on a long journey with some dental work today. She and I am definitely 2 peas in a pod with our teeth. Love you, mom! Mom and Mrs. Claus 12/09 I have said this before, but let me reiterate again what (I […]

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Lemon Rosemary Sea Bass with Winter Couscous

December 16, 2009

Al bisogno si conosce l’amico./ A friend in need is a friend indeed. And, before I get to the lovely dinner I cooked for mom, a couple of housekeeping things…. First, I am back from NYC and had a wonderful time with friends and family. It is important for me to mention, yet once again, […]

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Praline Buttercream Bars

December 13, 2009

bei tempi buoni amici/ good times good friends Short post today….in Manhattan visiting with family, Older Sis Mom Baking cookies with two of my fabulous nieces, and catching up with treasured & supportive girlfriends It has been a much needed time out and I am enjoying every minute if my stay before I head back […]

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Sweetening the Holidays with Hamentashen Cookies

December 10, 2009

È squisito!/ It’s delicious! I had plan….really, I did! I planned on making Holiday cookies again this year. Even had a written outline of what and when! I was going to theme it completely Italian this year, bringing my baking old school. But, with all that has been going on, moving back to Atlanta, my […]

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Tremendous Conversation with Culinary Powerhouses

December 9, 2009

con onore/with honor The most exciting this happened yesterday. I was invited to be part of a Julie & Julia virtual roundtable discussion. The conference call was in conjunction with Julie & Julia becoming available on Blu-ray™ and DVD the same day….12/8. Come to find out, Jenn (Left Over Queen) was also on the call […]

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Tipsy Walnut Loaf

December 8, 2009

brandy alle mele/apple brandy Phew! It looks like I got out of dodge in just in time. Salt Lake got slammed with snow this morning and that would have wreaked havoc for me getting to the airport and flying home. Luckily, I flew home yesterday without a issue. My car hasn’t arrived yet, so I […]

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Chocolate Mascarpone & Peanut Butter Chocolate Ganache Mini Tarts

December 7, 2009

mano amichevole/hand of friendship All in all, this has been a wonderful weekend. Despite running around like a chicken without a head, which isn’t really anything new, I think my activities and outings were perfect before heading back to the A. First, I met with Holly, Maria, Kalyn, Barbara, Christie, Christie’s daughter Candace (ALittleblog),, Dara, […]