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Cranberry & Pistachio Biscotti

January 21, 2012

tranquillizzante/calming It has been a long time since I have relaxed. Truly, I can’t turn off my brain . This is nothing new, and I believe it is a combination of a lot of things. My job and the zillion items on my never ending to-do list constantly swirls in my head. I remember a […]

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Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cookies

January 17, 2012

biscotto con gocce di cioccolato/chocolate chip cookieI often joke about my crazy allergies. Why? I am Italian and a baker. Respectively, I am allergic to wine and chocolate. Apparently, I really angered the universe. Even so, it is what it is and I gain pleasure in other vices, like Iced, unsweet Tazo Passion Tea and […]

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Mushrooms & Parsnip Sauté

January 16, 2012

coppia corrispondente/matching pair A three day weekend. What to do? The choices are limitless. Even with all the options, after a busy day of hanging out with friends, running errands, and checking out new fabulous finds, I find that there isn’t anything better than being in my own kitchen and preparing a home-cooked meal. In […]

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Almond Cake with Chocolate Ganache (Gluten Free)

January 13, 2012

“Dr. A, Dr A!” As I looked across the crosswalk, Little One hung onto her father’s pant leg with one hand and feverishly waved with the other. “Dr. A, I missed you so much!” I waved back and greeting her with a heartfelt “hello” as I watched her family’s AM routine; Little One’s dad accompanies […]

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Sunshine Biscuits for Man’s Best Friend

January 9, 2012

biscotto per cani/dog biscuit Y’all know I love to bake. And, I love to bake everything, for everyone. By everyone, I mean our four-legged friends, too. A few years ago, I made Shelby some dog biscuits and it was so entertaining. Sure, I gained brownie points with Shelby’s dad which is always beneficial. But, witnessing the aging […]

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White Fish with Chickpea Ragu

January 7, 2012

spezzatino/stew It has been a few day since my last post. After a marathon of posts during my winter break, I am now back to work. So, less play time for me for the next couple of months. One aspect of my vacation with which I was pleased was being able to regroup a bit. […]

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Hearty Vegetable Stew

January 3, 2012

minestrone di verdure/vegetable soup I thought about writing a reflective post to start my 2012 blogging year, the kind that touches upon what’s, why’s and how’s. But, it’s not where my head is, really. While I have enjoyed reading others introspections, grateful for their self-observations and reportings that have helped me in my personal ruminations, […]

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Happy 2012!

December 31, 2011

Felice Anno Nuovo/Happy New Year Happy New Year’s Eve! Are you ready for the evening? I am, and I am about to head out so I will be quick. (The teen has a game at 7PM! Who planned that one? ug!) Like last year, I planned on a recap of Mele Cotte top posts. Then, […]

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Ginger Pear Galette

December 30, 2011

Everything happens for a reason. Right? When the stars align, good things are bound to happen. For instance, December is National Pear Month. I am a bit of a pear fan, a fact that can be witnessed with a crisp, when baked, and even with crab. So, you can imagine my happiness when USA Pears […]

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Warming up with Mulling Mix

December 28, 2011

scatola delle spezie/spice box Some time ago, I received an email that sparked my interest. I knew it would when I saw the address. Ashley and the gals she works with don’t email often, but when they do, there is reason and meaning, no stressful requests, pushy pitches or irrelevant topics. The content of this […]