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Sour Cream and Leek Mashed Potatoes

November 21, 2011

purè di patate/mashed potatoes Days like today remind me why I joined The Secret Recipe Club. Sure, it’s the Club way to read fellow foodie’s posts and peruse through the myriad of recipes in the ‘sphere. But it is also a way for fate to do its thing, to pair up heart warming recipes to […]

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Sweet Potato Doughnuts with Marshmallow Glaze

November 19, 2011

Patata Dolce/Sweet Potato Excited to have dinner with Tami, Broderick, Chris and Karen last week, Atlanta’s rush hour traffic almost thwarted a timely arrival. Despite the delay and my colorful language that spewed from my mouth while sitting in the Parking Lot on GA 400, I did manage to pass the time with delicious thoughts […]

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Marinated Olives with Feta Cheese

November 17, 2011

marinato/marinated We are in the final stretch, my friends. Once next week hits, holiday shopping, cooking and entertaining is about to get real. I am sure, with a deep breath, all the planning that has been swirling around in your head will come to fruition and bring smiles to everyone – including you! As the […]

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Mini Persimmon Cakes

November 16, 2011

cachi/persimmon Persimmons are the unsung hero fruit in my kitchen. Why? They’re unrecognized contributions, despite frequent visits to the house, reside only belly; they don’t hang out long enough for a blog post. Usually, I simply eat the Fuyus in their natural state. It’s easy to grab one and eat the flat, orange, tomatoey lookin’ […]

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Forelle Pear Crisp for 2

November 14, 2011

croccante/crisp My (somewhat) new and recently public admiration for the pint-sized, freckled faces of Forelle pears has grown with each bite I crunch. The taste pleases my palate, so I am excited that their season is pretty long, until March. Taking advantage of the last few pears that remained on my counter, I decided to […]

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Plum-Berry Whole Wheat Tarts

November 12, 2011

prugna/plum Here’s a silly confession. I am all about foods I don’t have to cut. I know, I know. It’s not a very civilized way of thinking. But, I prefer to just fork “it” or grab something with my favorite utensils…my phalanges. Admittedly, I am not quite sure where this came habit from; I was […]

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Forelle Pears en Papillote

November 10, 2011

al forno/baked Baked apples are my favorite treat of all time. The chocolates, the cakes, and the cookies can all be pushed aside. Baked apples will always be the love of my life. Baked pears, however, come in at a close second. I was in the market the other day and couldn’t resist the small, […]

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Shrimp & Bacon Stuffed Baby Potatoes

November 7, 2011

ripieno/stuffed We are knee deep in football season y’all. Down here, in the south, college football isn’t just a sport; it’s a religion. To be honest, I don’t have a clue why. I didn’t grow up here. Sports were big at home, but not cult-ish, like in this area. Personally, and with no surprise, I […]

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Fig Chutney

November 6, 2011

Fico/fig This week is special for plant-based ingredients and the recipes that adore them. Haalo is hosting the 6th birthday edition of Weekend Herb Blogging. Six years! Where does the time go? Amazing..A simple routine of Kalyn allowing us a peek at her garden turned into a weekly gathering of cooks everywhere, paying homage to […]

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Melt-in-Your-Mouth Pumpkin Cookies

November 3, 2011

biscotti alla zucca/pumpkin cookies There were several memorable moments during the The 2011 Iowa Cornucopia Tour trip. My first reflection post briefly mentioned our visit to the Meredith offices, the company that publishes magazines like Successful Farming, and Better Homes and Gardens. The tour was an opportunity of a pure joy. Checking out the inner sanctum […]