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The Great Calzone Failure of ’01
Nobody thought I could cook, least of all me. For our wedding, a wrapped up warehouse store supply of macaroni and cheese came alongside a copy of “Help! My Apartment Has a Kitchen.” There wasn’t much expectation of my providing … Continue reading
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Cinnamon-Vanilla Granola with Almonds
I really enjoyed sharing some of my favorite recipes with you guys last month, I thought I’d continue on with it into the new year. I’m not sure how long I will keep it going; probably until it’s not fun … Continue reading
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What we’ll have Christmas morning…
Melted chocolate, frothy milk and pillows of whipped cream…this is something my children have come to expect as part of the Christmas season. I’m a sucker for a good cup of hot chocolate; the richer, the creamier, the better. Over … Continue reading
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If at first you don’t succeed {boil the caramels again}
My plan was to make salted caramels, fudge, popcorn balls and peanut brittle. Things don’t always go according to plan in my life. My Food Network magazine made it look so simple: There was the Barefoot Contessa, happily brushing oil … Continue reading
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