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Reflections: Nashville, Blogging, and Where to go from Here

October 11, 2011

riflessione/reflections This Mary Lou Cook quote says in one sentence what I haven’t been able to about Mele Cotte. My lil’ Baked Apple has been such a joy, serving as a glorious outlet for so many things, creativity, stress, happiness, sadness, uncertainty, all of it. I have learned more about food, myself and others […]

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Weekend Herb Blogging #304: The Round Up

October 9, 2011

I am the host of this week’s edition #304 of Weekend Herb Blogging, an event started by Kalyn of Kalyn’s Kitchen, now organized by Haalo of Cook (almost) Anything at Least Once. The amazing dishes contributed this week cut to the front of the line, before any recaps of my weekend in Nashville at Food […]

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Fennel, Apple, Onion and Prosciutto Pizza

October 7, 2011

delizioso/delicious Wonder where I have been the last couple of days? I have been on Jekyll Island participating in the 7th grader’s Overnight Field Study. The internet was spotty at best, so I stopped trying to get a signal and just enjoyed my (part) time with the students. I was a little nervous about my […]

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Don’t Giggle! They’re Wonderful! Tea-Stewed Prunes

October 4, 2011

prugna secca/prunes Festivals and fairs are go-to outings for me. Whether or not I peruse the area for five minutes, or five hours, I enjoy the purity and humbleness that accompanies the artisans and craftsman/women who man the booth’s and tents. So, it is always a joy when I can share the experience with someone […]

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Apple & Sweet Potato Casserole

October 2, 2011

dono di natura/natural gift October Unprocessed is under way and I am hopeful. I am putting a lot of pressure on myself because this first week is the most important. Like any new routine, its important to jump out of the gate strong. Because I have previously planned outings that include food not in my […]

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Open Faced Tuna Salad

September 30, 2011

tonno/tuna fish Tomorrow starts my personal October Unprocessed. What is it? “[A] Commit(ment) to eating no processed foods whatsoever during the month of October” I am joining this challenge knowing I eat pretty healthy. But, my habits have slipped since the school year began. So, this challenge is helping me get back on track. Reading […]

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6 Braid Challah

September 27, 2011

buon anno/new year There is a lot to catch up with here, a ton I would love to share. I have made, purchased and eaten some great food, walked through a few great festivals, and shared a special day with my most favorite lady. Hopefully, after I sort through the endless pictures I snapped, those […]

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Pumpkin Pie Pancakes

September 26, 2011

torta di zucca / pumpkin pie Autumn has officially arrived. And, regardless of the warm temperatures that refuse to go down without a fight, the fact remains. Summer ’11 is over. Retail stores are displaying their fall wares, florists are featuring warm arrangements and the markets are stocking shelves with cabbages, squash and hearty greens. […]

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Apple Crumb Bars

September 23, 2011

Mela Verde/Green Apple There is nothing like a refreshing and relaxing day in the mountains to release the stress of daily life. Apple picking with Tami at Mercier Orchards was just that. Since I can’t revel the beauty of the Wasatch mountains everyday, like I once did, Blue Ridge is my local fix. The area […]

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Quinoa Fruit and Nut Bar

September 21, 2011

alimento sano/healthy food I am completely intrigued and enamored by gluten-free flours and foods. As I read more and increase culinary experimentation, some preferences have formed in my brain. I am definitely a huge fan of nut and rice flours. But, we all know quinoa has been a long time favorite of mine. Even with […]