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Mocha Layer Cake

February 13, 2012

torta a strati/layer cake I must make a confession. While I believe everything happens for a reason and I’m resigned to the fact my full time gig is where I need to be right now, it is a huge disappointment that I am unable to find the time to decorate cakes like I did just […]

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Pineapple Compote {and a Fresh Pineapple Giveaway}

February 11, 2012

ananas/pineapple Atlanta has been spoiled with the warm, spring-like weather we have had over the last several weeks. Yes, weeks! It has been lovely. The warmth and bright sunshine made me to wish winter was over, if for any reason because I knew we’re going to be slapped with a cold blast. And, we did. […]

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Weekend Herb Blogging 319: The Round Up

February 7, 2012

di prima qualità/ top notch I was the host last week’s Weekend Herb Blogging and I received a tremendous batch of recipes and posts. And, oh! I am late on my Round Up! My apologies to all who sent in posts! And, thanks to Haalo who does a fantastic job managing the event Kalyn began so […]

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Gluten Free Hazelnut Cupcakes with Nutella Buttercream

February 5, 2012

You do realize what today is, right? No, I am not talking about the Superbowl. It’s World Nutella Day! Who knew that a dream and a spoon would lead Sara Rosso from Ms. Adventures in Italy, Michelle from Bleeding Espresso down a wonderfully delicious chocolate path to World Nutella Day notoriety? I hadn’t planned on posting […]

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Date Nut Bread

February 4, 2012

Where did the week go? It whizzed by. Although I am behind in post drafts and need to figure out what I am doing for Nutella Day tomorrow, all that must wait. First, I must hustle off to the teen’s last basketball game of the season. The team is 19-1 and in the playoffs. What […]

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Gametime Treats {and a Giveaway}

February 2, 2012

strategia/game planPlaying in the kitchen never gets old. Even though most of my play time leads to sweet treats, I do experiment with cooking as well. Admittedly, the experimentation usually occurs when I go to grab an ingredient I thought I had, only to find out “it” is nowhere to be found. Recently, the teen […]

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Strawberry Shortcake Cake

February 1, 2012

equilibrio mentale/balance Life is funny. It definitely has a way of balancing the good, the bad, and everything in between. Coming off a delightful weekend, the reality of a daily grind inevitably played its hand. Yesterday began like any other; the alarm sounded its wake up call that prodded me out of bed. Work was […]

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Cranberry Orange Bread

January 30, 2012

pane di mirtilli/cranberry bread It seems odd that January is coming to an end. Weren’t we all just celebrating New Years? One blink and whoosh! February is waving hello. As a sending-off gift, January concluded with a short trip to Birmingham. Tami and I jumped in the car after our respective work obligations and headed […]

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Red Cabbage Parsnips Salad

January 26, 2012

alimentazione sana/healthy eating River Cottage Veg Every Day arrived in my doorstop just before hopping in the car for the mountains. It turned out to be perfect reading for our rainy afternoons. It didn’t take any time for me to become hooked, as each page turn was a dish I wanted to make. Love at […]

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Red Velvet Cake with a Special Twist

January 23, 2012

cupcakes, ultimissima edizione/extra special Red Velvet Cake. What can I say the deep red cake and its cream cheesy layers? The first time I became introduced to this beloved cake was when I moved to Atlanta in the 90s. Now, I know it is a fan favorite across the country, but southerners are serious about […]