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Dark Cherry Brownies

March 12, 2012

celebriamo/celebrate What a weekend! Daylight Savings seemed to fast forward Spring’s arrival. It was still chilly here and there, but the sun was shining and skies were clear. The weather couldn’t have been better for my mom’s visit. She flew in for a whirlwind visit, leaving as fast as she arrived. But, that’s okay. We […]

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Bell Pepper Stew

March 10, 2012

spezzatino/stew It’s nice to be home again! While I returned from Salt Lake (kicking and screaming, wanting to stay), I had a quick turnaround to the overnight field study for our 6th graders and. Like the field study at Jekyll Island, days were jam packed with environmental classes, hikes, team building activities, and keeping up […]

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Cinnamon Cupcakes

March 6, 2012

cannella macinata/ground cinnamon As I prepare for my trip to the North Georgia mountains tomorrow for a three-day overnight with the 6th grade (pray for me…), I think about my recent whirlwind of a schedule. I just returned from Salt Lake City. Expeditionary Learning (EL), the educational design model my school implements, held a Middle […]

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Monthly Mingle: Berries and Cherries

March 1, 2012

socializzare / mingle It is a special day. Not only is it the first day of a new month, but I am hosting this month’s Monthly Mingle. The event started many moons ago, before I even began blogging. Then, I participated several times at that time. But, it has been too long since I contributed […]

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A Trip to Salt Lake…

February 28, 2012

viaggi/travel Wondering where I have been? I am in Salt Lake City this week for work. I have been anticipating this trip since first learning about the conference a couple of months ago. Excited, I haven’t been back to Utah since I had my brief residency in 2009. Even though I was only in the […]

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Garlic Bread

February 26, 2012

bruschetta/garlic bread Comfort food favorites fluctuate, depending on who is seeking the peace of mind. No matter what the food choice, there is no doubt it will be irresistible fare as rich in nostalgia and emotion as it is in calories. And, it is that wistful need for prepared safety and security that mute the […]

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Apricot Bars

February 23, 2012

albicocca/apricot It has been a weird time, since the New Year began. I can’t pinpoint one specific source for my angst; several thoughts come to mind. There are always work issues, so that’s nothing new. Beginning to date again causes all levels of heartburn, or “aggeda” as we used to say in the house. At […]

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Turtle Bar Bites

February 20, 2012

golosità per i dolci/sweet toothQuick post today, as I get ready for the week, then head out of town for work. After a brief stay as we recovered after the holidays, The Secret Recipe Club is back. You might have seen the earlier postings, Group A on February 6 and Group B on February 13. […]

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Mini Mallomar Cupcakes

February 19, 2012

personalità multipla/multiple personalities While in the store one day, not long ago, I passed a display of Mallomars. To the left of the display was an end-cap of Moon Pies. Oh hail to the marshmallow goodness I adored when I was knee high to a grasshopper.With my renewed fondness for this treat catapulted to the […]

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Super Healthy Salad (with Miso-Ginger Dressing)

February 16, 2012

vita sana/healthy living For the most part, I like to think I have a fair amount of energy. While I may not be as openly outgoing as some, my oomph is utilized in various areas in my life like in the my kitchen, when I visit my mother and we venture out into our favorite […]