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Food for the Soul – Chicken Corn Chowder

December 9, 2008

zuppa a base di latte/chowder Nine more days until winter break….and those are bound to be some looonnnnggg days. I would be lying if I said I didn’t want it here right now, or that I don’t question my choices each and every day. You ever wake up and wonder, how did I get here? […]

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Supporting Ronald McDonald Gatewood House, again!

December 8, 2008

decorato/decorated delivered/consegnata Saturday was cookie day! A party went on at my house and several girls from work and a good friend came by to decorate cookies. Everyone was asked to bring a baked batch of cookies (using the recipe from Lydia, the same one I used for the Bouquet of Hugs and the cookies […]

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Party! (Closed for the Weekend)

December 6, 2008

donazione/donation The is so much more satisfaction in giving than receiving during the holidays, especially with the economy the way it is. So, when is your party? Who will be the recipients of your decorative confections? hmmmmm? We partied last year and it was wonderful! The 2008 Mele Cotte Drop in & Decorate Party is […]

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A Bouquet of Hugs

December 5, 2008

big hug/abbraccione Hug O’War ~ Sheldon SilversteinI will not play at tug o’ war. I’d rather play at hug o’ war, Where everyone hugs Instead of tugs, Where everyone giggles And rolls on the rug, Where everyone kisses, And everyone grins, And everyone cuddles, And everyone wins. Ilva and Bron secret organized a fantastic surprise […]

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Vegetable Soup that Warms the Tummy!

December 2, 2008

zuppa di verdure/vegetable soup I bought a ton of veggies last week with the intention of using them in my Thanksgiving meal. But, the truth is I shopped without a plan. My Thanksgiving dinner (not dessert) only included 5 ingredients. So, needless to say I had veggies coming out of the wood work. Sunday afternoon […]

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Cranberry Cheese Pie….and My First Delivered Wedding Cake

December 1, 2008

mirtillo rosso/cranberry I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving/weekend! For most of us, its back to reality. Hmmm….. I mentioned in my Pomegranate Pistachio Couscous post that I made a tasty Cranberry Cheese Tart for dessert. Recipe is below with some baker notes. But first..my weekend. Not only did I decorate for the holidays…. my […]

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Daring Bakers go Caramel!

November 29, 2008

caramello/caramel You’ve gotta love the end of the month. Besides the fact that it’s my payday, it’s also Daring Baker Challenge time. I always look forward to the challenges my fellow Dbers put out there for us…to push us to become better bakers. This month? Caramel Cake with Caramel Frosting (Recipe courtesy of Shuna Fish […]

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Pomegranate Pistachio Couscous

November 28, 2008

melagrana/pomegranate I hope everyone had a wonderful Thursday whether or not you were celebrating Thanksgiving. I thoroughly enjoyed my day doing absolutely nothing. In fact, I snoozed for several hours in the middle of the day which I haven’t done in so long. Actually, I don’t think I can remember the last time I napped […]

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Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!

November 27, 2008

Giorno del Ringraziamento/Thanksgiving Day Happy Thanksgiving! Like most Americans, will be giving thanks, eating lots, and watching parades and football. But, regardless of location, I think all need to give thanks. Time are hard, there is unnecessary unrest, and its a good time to remember what it is we have right in front of us. […]

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More Cake Pops….

November 26, 2008

lecca-lecca/lollipop First, I apologize for the less than eye pleasing pic. This one I can see the ickiness. But, I couldn’t get a good picture to save my life! Maybe all the rejected submissions to Food Gawker are beginning to take a toll on my confidence…bummer. Anway….I was a litte slow catching onto the wonder […]