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Happy Thanksgiving!

November 22, 2012

(A cake I made and donated to the Ronald McDonald House @ Emory 4 years ago…)

burro/butter Happy Monday! Are you as excited as I am that it’s Monday? True, Monday’s are usually met with groans and moans. But, today is different. Not only is it a short work week and Thursday is Thanksgiving (my favorite food-holiday), but today is The Secret Recipe Club reveal day! I was matched up with […]

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Kitchen Play: Play UP Dessert with OREO Brownie Cupcakes

November 15, 2012

ricreazione/playtime I have a delicious dilemma that I have recently discovered and am struggling with a bit. Keep in mind, as you read, that my struggles are occurring synonymously with a milk-mustache- chocolate-crumbs-in-the-corners-of-my mouth grin. Longtime readers are aware of my chocolate intolerance. While there is no need to go into specifics about what happens […]

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Cardamom Slice-N-Bake Cookies

November 14, 2012

cardamomo/cardamom Have you ever had the urge to bake, but realize that there isn’t much any of the baking-essential ingredients in the pantry? I remember a time that a such a flagrant blunder would never had happened in my home. However, since my day job scarfs the majority of my time, energy (and sanity), my […]

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Play Up Dessert with OREO!

November 12, 2012

giocherellare/play around For those who know me, it is not uncharacteristic for me to bypass dessert. Sure, I make dessert all the time. But, instead of consuming the sugary deliciousness, I just give it all away. There are one or two sweet treats, however, for which I cannot say no. One of those treats includes […]

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Cappuccino Caramel Oat Bars

November 8, 2012

farina d’avena/oatmeal The recent arrival of cool, crisp days have prompted the lighting of my fireplace and curl up on the couch with a good book. As I immerse myself into the story behind the words, I find myself wanting to nibble on something yummy and reassuring. These Cappuccino-Caramel Oat Bars bring upon comfort and […]

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Cannoli Cupcakes

November 2, 2012

amatissima/lovedAhh….The cannoli. The beloved Italian dessert we loved to ogle during special occasion dinners will forever be a classic. While cannolis remain a special indulgence in my adult-life, I am afraid my ambitious baking of the sweet treats does not match that of my grandmother’s or great aunts. Making cannoli’s completely from scratch requires forming […]

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Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese

October 29, 2012

pasta al formaggio/macaroni and cheese One thing is for sure. I am a creature of habit. Spontaneity is not a word I can say without stuttering through its syllables, while experiencing hot flashes. My predictability is quite foreseeable to the everyday Joe; the household items I use are even mostly the brands from my childhood. […]

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Chocolate Chestnut Cream

October 26, 2012

purè di castagne/chestnut puree Various events that have occurred in recent weeks have lead me to become quite nostalgic. Then, while in Philadelphia a few weeks ago, the brisk weather, an impromptu trip into NYC, and a brief surprise drop-in on my mom, amplified my wistfulness. Since that trip, I have tried to note at […]

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Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Squares

October 22, 2012

autunnale/autumn Happy Monday! Why am I smiley on a Monday? It’s The Secret Recipe Club reveal day for Group C. And, my assignment this month was a match made in heaven. You know how “they” say things happen in threes? How about these commonalities? (1) Our favorite kitchen gadgets are our assortment of scoops. (2) […]