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Chinese Chicken Wingettes

August 15, 2009

ora di cena/dinner hour I survived my first week of being in my new home. Well, I am not actually “in” yet, but I have been working, cooking, etc. While I can move into the facility/house at any time and my movers finally arrived with my belongings, I made the decision to extend my hotel […]

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In Utah, Cooking Southwestern Omelet Wraps

August 12, 2009

esplorare nuovi orizzonti/explore new horizons Holy Cow…I made it! I am in Utah. Mom and I jumped in the car last week and drove 1900 to my new home. We arrived on Friday afternoon and we started right in after getting settled into the hotel. Into what? The kitchen at my new job. First, I […]

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We interrupt this regularly scheduled program…

July 31, 2009

pausa pubblicitaria/commercial break We interrupt this regularly scheduled program for an important message… The starting point of all achievement is desire.~Napoleon Hill I desire positive change. As a result, and as I have mentioned in several posts, it is Because of my preparation and the actual trek across Middle America, Mele Cotte is on hold […]

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Hold the Caviar, Champagne Only Please

July 28, 2009

My mom and I have done it. The majority of my house is packed. Now, I don’t have to do it all myself when it sells (and I am remaining positive). Phew! Thank you mom! Thus, to celebrate my mom and her alter ego, the Energizer Bunny, I am toasting this post out to her […]

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Daring Bakers – Look Out Pepperidge Farm!

July 27, 2009

sfida/challenge Ooooh….is that time! It’s that time! What time is it? It is Daring Baker time! This July, the Daring Bakers’ challenge was hosted by Nicole at Sweet Tooth. She chose Chocolate Covered Marshmallow Cookies and Milan Cookies from pastry chef Gale Gand of the Food Network. We were asked to bake two different cookies […]

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Harlem Meat Loaf

July 24, 2009

polpettone/meatloaf I am not sure why I am craving certain foods, but I guess I will go with it, pending they won’t blow my diet out of the water. And, no….there are no “read between the lines” when I say cravings. Anyway, I was craving deviled eggs earlier this week, and meatloaf the other day. […]

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Mini Chocolate-Drop Pound Cakes

July 24, 2009

piccola quantità/small amount They hired my replacement!They hired my replacement!They hired my replacement!First week of August + a lil‘ drive = Utah baby! There is the cutest lil’ French bakery near my (former) school. If you blink, you won’t even know you passed it. But, once inside? Merveilleux (Wonderful)! And, the pastries have gotten better […]

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Health(ier) Deviled Eggs

July 23, 2009

deviled eggs/uova speziate I think people either love deviled eggs or not. Me? Bring ‘em on! Love them!! Lately, my deviled egg cravings have been out of control. I am not sure why, but the reasons may have to do with my recent garage sale. I came across a deviled egg plate I ended up […]

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Caramel Almond Squares

July 21, 2009

anima e corpo/heart and soul Ahhh….baking. So calming to my soul. Why is there a need for calm in my home, since I am moving to beautiful Utah? I am trying to wrap up work while beginning my new job (telecommuniting), “packing up” my house, meeting with Realtors, trying to fit in exercise, etc. Phew! […]

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Fresh Fig Muffins

July 19, 2009

dolcetto americano/muffin Since last Thursday, I have been sifting through my home getting ready for my subdivision’s community garage sale that was this weekend. I didn’t sell a lot, but it was a great way to get a jump start of “the big purge”. Happily, I accomplished a lot and have enough trash that may […]