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Secret Recipe Club: Asian Slaw

August 29, 2011

alimento/staple Today is The Secret Recipe Club posting day, and this is the second month I am participating. You may have seen the two previous posting days this month; the small(ish) group I joined so that I could actively participate and “get to know”, has grown. As a result, the gal’s behind the club have […]

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Red Currant Jam

August 27, 2011

ribes rosso/red currant While I lived in the Boston area most of my growing up, my most vivid memories stem from my formative years in New York. Our entire family was under one roof; we all got along, and we were a family. Times have changed, we’ve all grown up, and I have gone my […]

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Peanut-Ginger Noodles

August 25, 2011

tagliatelle/noodles Part of my daily routine at my new K-8 school is perusing the cafeteria during lunches. Although I head up the middle school, I try to support the elementary teachers as well. And, who am I kidding. The little ones are precious! Because of special circumstances, the school does not have a full service […]

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Cardamom Honey Tapioca Pudding Recipe

August 22, 2011

compassione/compassion If you’re a food blogger, or immersed in food writing, you are aware of the sadness this month with the sudden passing of Jennifer Perillo’s husband. As Jennifer navigates into new routines with her daughters, the tragedy is bound to continue to take its toll both emotionally and financially. While the outpouring has been […]

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Weekend Herb Blogging #297

August 21, 2011

varietà/variety I have the pleasure of hosting Weekend Herb Blogging edition #297, an event started by Kalyn of Kalyn’s Kitchen, now organized by Haalo of Cook (almost) Anything at Least Once. The participants knocked it out of the park this week with variety and creativity. Way to go, gang! (If you’re looking for more WHB, you […]

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Mango Orange Sea Bass Recipe

August 19, 2011

tempi perfetto/perfect timing It’s Friday, and what a week I’ve had. The first week of school for the ’11-’12 school year is officially complete and all is….wonderful. I actually think I got it right this time. Although I am not baking full time, which would be the ideal, my new school has rejuvenated my love […]

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Peppermint Patty Mini-Cupcakes

August 16, 2011

gusto di menta/peppermint When I asked Sharona’s husband about her favorite desserts, he quickly replied, “Anything mint chocolate”. There was not an ounce of hesitation. Because the only specific dessert request for her birthday party was for cake pops, it was important I include minty delights in her celebratory buffet. Deciding on mini-cupcakes, I headed […]

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Edamame Three Bean Salad

August 15, 2011

fagiolo/beans School’s officially in session! And, I have to say I am pretty darn happy. Who knows if this feeling will last, but I’m hoping. This is the first time, since I was a teacher trainer a few years ago, that I have been excited to walk into a school. Cool, right? With the new […]

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Nutter Butter Pie – A Pie for Mikey

August 12, 2011

perdita/loss With school starting in a few days, life has been hectic the last few weeks. As compared to summertime, I haven’t been on Facebook or Twitter much, despite having access on my phone. That’s good and bad. Sometimes its nice to be obvious. but it can also slap you with reality when that you […]

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Oreo Cookie No-Bake Cheesecake

August 9, 2011

fatto/quick Everyone has a “happy” trigger, that “something” that causes your heart skip a beat, evokes a quick gasp, and is to blame for any procrastination you may experience. My “happy trigger”? Well, I have many. But, at the top of that list is reading Naomi’s blog, as it brings a smile to my face […]