Tuesday, December 11, 2012

Christmases of Yore....

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The photo above is a gift from the Ghost of Christmas Past...it shows a replica of a Woolworth store that would have seen at Christmas tim...
Sunday, December 09, 2012

Countdown to Christmas: Brown Sugar-Bourbon Ice Cream

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You're likely to have some repeat desserts from Turkey Day at Christmas-time, right?  Maybe pecan pie.  Apple pie.  A cobbler of some so...
Friday, December 07, 2012

Spiced Pecans

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These nuts are all over the place...and that's a good thing. Spicy, sweet, salty and smoky.  They will hit everyone of your tastebuds. W...
Wednesday, December 05, 2012

Countdown to Christmas: Stocking Up....

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Yes, Christmas is about egg nog and wrapping and yummy food.  But there's also a practicality to the holiday season.  It takes preparati...
Tuesday, December 04, 2012

Kale with Chorizo and Garlic

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I am glad to be getting greens in our produce co-op share these days.  As I figure out what to do with them, I can only hope that eating t...
Monday, December 03, 2012

Curried Butternut Squash Soup

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We've been loving our co-op produce share.  Pick it up every two weeks and it's been full of wonderful local organic goodness.  Of...
Sunday, November 25, 2012

Thanksgiving Leftovers: Curried Turkey Pita

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Curry powder is a mainstay in my chicken salad recipe.  Why not extend it to some of that turkey left over from Thursday? Curried Turkey P...
Saturday, November 24, 2012

Thanksgiving Leftovers: Turkey Carcass Stock

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Did you use all your turkey stock on this big day for gravy and stuffing?  Now what to do when it's time to make the turkey-noodle sou...
Tuesday, November 20, 2012

Countdown to Thanksgiving: Last-Minute Turkey Day Tips

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It's upon us.  The hordes will descend on Thursday.  (OK...that sounds more ominous than the situation really is, but you get my drift....
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Saturday, November 17, 2012

Countdown to Thanksgiving: Make-Ahead Turkey Stock

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You're going to want to have plenty of stock on hand next week.  And while acceptable, why use canned stuff in preparing one of the most...
Friday, November 16, 2012

Countdown to Thanksgiving: Cranberry-Pepper Jelly

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Make this wonderul spicy/sweet/tangy condiment now so that you'll have it next week for your turkey sandwiches.  And you might as well ...
Thursday, November 15, 2012

Countdown to Thanksgiving: Pecan Cheesecake Pie

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I love "love child" recipes.  You know what I mean...what happens when sicky buns and pumpkin bread get together?  These.   Or th...
Sunday, November 11, 2012

Countdown to Thanksgiving: Cornbread, Chorizo and Jalapeno Dressing

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Yes, I love my cornbread dressing redolent with sage and black pepper and studded with celery and onion like any other red-blooded American....
Thursday, November 08, 2012

Chard with Parmesan and Pine Nuts

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Got a big bunch of beautiful organic chard in our produce share this weekend. Looked around for some recipes and found one that inspired thi...
Wednesday, November 07, 2012

Pork with Mustard Applesauce Sauce

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Taking a break from Turkey Day prep and posting a recipe that we loved last night for dinner.  the Other Half loves applesauce with pork and...
Tuesday, November 06, 2012

Countdown to Thanksgiving: Jellied Cranberry Sauce with Zinfandel

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I am not fond of the canned jellied cranberry sauce that is often served at too many homes with the can creases still visible.  But I must a...
Friday, November 02, 2012

Poached Trout with Onions and Fennel Seeds

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The holidays are coming.  And it's likely that you're going to add few pounds.  No, you won't go overboard, but cornbread dressi...
Thursday, November 01, 2012

Countdown to Thanksgiving

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Well, here we are...it's November.  And you've probably already been thinking about the impending Turkey Day holiday that's al...
Wednesday, October 31, 2012

Keep in Touch on Facebook...

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I have been so busy living the Beautiful Life that I have not had much time to post on this blog.  I am still trying new recipes, enjoyin...
Sunday, October 14, 2012

Lemony Cucumber Salad

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Cukes hang out in our fridge all the time.  They are ubiquitous in salads.  I love them on sandwiches of all kinds.  And they take to vine...