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Chocolate-Glazed Mocha Fans

02.12.2009 Baked

I used to make quite a few holiday cookies.  The prep routine went something like this:  wallow through the recipes until the calendar pressured me into making choices; make sure there’s not only a variety of flavors, but textures and shapes as well; and vary the types to spark some interest, making sure to include [...]

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Shrimp and Corn Chowder

11.10.2009 Chefs and Bloggers

It’s only a matter of time once the hint of Fall teases me with cool afternoons that I start thinking of soup.  I’m not partial to any kind of soup in particular as long as it’s warm and satisfying.  Sometimes I long for a clear broth and others something silky and smooth.  This time, [...]

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Roasted Chicken and Tomatoes with Cheese Grits

20.03.2009 Chicken

Mark Twain is believed to have said that the coldest winter he “ever saw” was the summer he spent in San Francisco.   Having been to San Franciso many, many times in my life, and a city I’d happily relocate to if given the opportunity, I’d have to agree with whomever said that.  But I’d [...]

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Mexican…Erm…Welsh Rarebit

06.02.2009 Baked

When it comes to cheese, I guess I tend to lean toward the white side of things more so than the yellow or orange, so that means that mozzarella, feta, goat, and provolone are what I reach for first when I'm standing in front of the deli case wondering what I should throw in the [...]

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Chicken Soup with Southern Dumplings

02.02.2009 Chicken

When we were in the thick of our remodel, I had my eye out for magazines that would help me narrow down the paint choices since we were having the whole interior repainted.  O At Home caught my eye while I was standing in line at the grocery store because The Color Issue was emblazoned [...]

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Salad with Roasted Butternut Squash and Hazelnuts

13.01.2009 Cookbooks and Magazines

The weather here has been remarkable for the past few days with temperatures reaching nearly 80.  Blue skies stretch on forever, and because it's so dry, visibility is about as clear as I've seen it in a while.  I've had the patio door open during the day, and a few windows open at night to [...]

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