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Grazie infinite!

May 31, 2008

Grazie infinite!/ Thank you so much! Since I don’t have anything to post as far as food today, this is a chance for me to get caught up. First, the lovely Jeanne (Cook Sister) received an award from Nicisme (Cherrapeno), Arte y pico award! To quote Jeanne, “this award is for creativity, design, interesting material […]

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Summer Shrimp Salad

May 29, 2008

insalata di gambero/ shrimp salad School is over, and although administrators are not done yet, I told myself I would get back into a cooking and exercise routine at this time. So last night I started the cooking. Exercise will come, I am sure…ha! Thinking I like salads, including those without “greens”, that’s the direction […]

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Daring Bakers are off to the Met!

May 28, 2008

opera leggera/light opera I wish! Not theMetropolitan Opera House . This time our stage is the kitchen. This scene is courtesy of the DB founders Ivonne and Lis and newer members Fran (Apples Peaches Pumpkin Pie) and Shea (Whiskful). And now: Opéra Cake Opéra Cake This recipe is based on Opéra Cake recipes in Dorie […]

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Tuesdays with Dorie: Pecan Honey Sticky Buns

May 27, 2008

appiccicoso/sticky Madam Chow of Madam Chow’s Kitchen was the fabulous TWDer who chose Dorie’s Pecan Honey Sticky Buns for this week’s baking gig. I made it Monday afternoon, for which I will try to explain in a sec. But in the meantime, I want to apologize in advance for any confusion because I am aware […]

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Watermelon Petit Fours

May 26, 2008

pasticcino/petit four I am currently experiencing the slow process of getting the wait staff to sell my desserts and have a crowd, primarily at the restaurant for socializing and drinking, to buy the tasty treats. Happily, two of the servers are kicking butt, using the display pedestal to wow their customers, and get that taking […]

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Apple Pancakes with Nutella Sauce

May 25, 2008

leggero come l’aria/light as air School is out for the summer. Although I am not done just yet, the kids are. Now that its over, I can dance around and let out a loud Whooohoooo! I have been waiting for May 23rd since, well, um…..October. Undoubtedly, this has been them most difficult year to get […]

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Hail to the Couch!

May 21, 2008

grandinare/hail I am still under my blogging yield, but I was able to sit on my couch and chill for the first time in 2 weeks last night. It was nice to be able to scroll through some blogs while watching Hell’s Kitchen. Hail to the couch and the TV! ha! ha! ha! Speaking about […]

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Marvelous Madeleine, meet Burnt Betty….

May 20, 2008

Another quickie post, wanting to get my TWD post up. This week’s Tuesdays with Dorie recipe is brought to us by Tara of Smells Like Home. She chose Dorie’s Traditional Madeleines which was pretty cool! I messed up my first Madeline attempt with the mini-Madeline’s a few weeks ago, so I looked forward to another […]

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3 days, 8 desserts, Happy Restaurateurs, Blissful Baker

May 19, 2008

realizzare un sogno/realize a dream Another weekend at the restaurant. I have had so much fun, I can’t even begin to put the feelings into words. Friday was a stressful day, receiving information I didn’t expect, then being the recipient of unsolicited hostile attitude by a parking attendant leading me to (uncharacteristically – but possible) […]

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Pause buttons and Pistachio Nuts

May 14, 2008

pulsante di pausa/ pause button Just a quick note to let everyone know I am limiting my blogging/ blog reading the next week or so, while I wrap up the school year – May 23rd. I have made a couple of decisions that may prompt some changes I can’t speak about right now, and with […]