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Season’s Eatings with Lavender Shortbread

December 27, 2011

seasoning/condimento Although Christmas is over, Season’s Eatings is not. Yup. Eating always continues. And, Katie is helping to make sure we don’t forget to bring meaning to our meals with her world-wide holiday gift exchange, a swap that focuses on a regionally or personally significant seasoning. Not only do I feel fortunate to have “known” […]

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Chocolate, Hazelnut, and Caramel Thumbprint Cookies

December 26, 2011

nocciola/hazelnuts Oh, the post celebration exhale…We love Santa and Harry Hanukkah, but what a mess they can leave behind, right? Are you looking around the house and thinking, “Where is my magic wand that will get the house back in order?” Wouldn’t that be fantastic? Wand or not, this is my week to get my […]

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Struffoli (Italian Honey Balls)

December 24, 2011

vigilia di Natale/Christmas Eve Merry Christmas Eve and 5th day of Hanukkah everyone! I hope that everyone is enjoying their time with loved ones and filling the day with laughter, traditions and memories. Although I am unable to be with my mother during this most special holiday, I celebrate with her from afar with struffoli. […]

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Feast of the Seven Fishes: Balsamic Sea Bass & Creamy Crab Pasta

December 23, 2011

festa/feast Today marks the end of my Feast of the Seven Fishes dishes. Thus far, Baccala Salad , Seafood Marinara, Crab Pear Dip, Stuffed Lobster Tails and Fish Rolls have been my menu choices. As the big day knocks at our door and Christmas Eve is just a few hours away, two more fish dishes […]

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Feast of the Seven Fishes: Stuffed Lobster Tails & Fish Rolls

December 22, 2011

astice/lobster Growing up in New England, I was spoiled. I don’t mean with being the youngest, which helped with rules, toys and other activities. I mean the food. In particular, fish. Oh, the fish! The Haddock of Massachusetts, the lobsters of Maine, and the clams of Rhode Island are tantalizing teases to one’s palate. Interestingly, […]

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Feast of the Seven Fishes: Seafood Marinara & Crab Pear Dip

December 20, 2011

pasto a base di pesce/fish dinner Back to the Feast of the Seven Fishes… While stuffed shells are a must-have at Christmas time, so are seven plates of seafood greatness. Entirely too many fish dishes, so little time, time being part of the reason I am doubling up on recipes. As I move forward this week, […]

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Four Cheese Stuffed Shells

December 19, 2011

farcito/stuffed Can you believe the holidays are here? Hanukkah begin at sunset tomorrow and Christmas is just 6 days away! The pressure is on to pull off deliciously tantalizing menus for family and guests. This year, I am honing on my Feast of Seven Fishes menu. I started yesterday, with a Baccala Salad and will […]

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Baccala Salad for the Feast of the Seven Fishes

December 18, 2011

pasto a base di pesce/fish dinner As an Italian, I have always been fascinated with The Feast of the Seven Fishes, la vigilia, a feast on Christmas Eve. It began because of the Roman Catholic Church’s declaration that eating meat was only supposed to happen on specific holy days, and there are several theories behind […]

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Marinated Mushrooms

December 14, 2011

marinato/marinated Can you believe it is already the middle of December? A quick blink will have is staring Christmas or Hanukkah in the eyes. Personally, I can’t wait. It’s vacation time and I can veg out for a few days, cook, play with fondant, and clean my garage (it must be done). It has been […]

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Orange Glazed Spiced Cookies

December 12, 2011

scambiarsi/swap around It’s Cookie Swap Day! The 1st Annual Great Food Blogger Cookie Swap, the (doughboy) child of Lindsay of Love & Olive Oil and Julie of The Little Kitchen, is a festive (virtual) party for interested bakers to bake and exchange cookies with three fellow food bloggers. Simple, right? A couple of weeks ago, I said […]