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Vanilla Bean Cupcakes

July 1, 2010

fragole/strawberries It has been a cupcake world around here. And if you’re thinking about what to prepare for your July 4th celebrations, cupcakes are always a crowd pleaser. Interestingly, while most have been, all the cupcakes haven’t been sweet.

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Celebration Crostini

June 30, 2010

coprotagonista /costar Here in the states, Independence Day is right around the corner. And, there are a ton of fabulous recipes being posted in the blogosphere for the festive holiday. And, today isn’t any different, as I I decided to make a “red, white, and blue” celebration crostini, complete with star-shaped bread. I was going […]

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Grilled Sliders w/ Warmed Raspberry Cabbage Slaw

June 29, 2010

Is there anything better than a pulled-off surprise? As was the case on Sunday. For weeks, Tami’s (Running with Tweezers) boyfriend planned, schemed (in a good way), and emailed about a soiree he was planning for Tami’s birthday. We were all to meet at a “secret” location (Brian and Terri’s beautiful home) at a given […]

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WHB #239 Round Up

June 28, 2010

collezionare/collect It is that time again! The Weekend Herb Blogging (#239) Round Up. I think I say this every time I host for her, but I just get so giddy when I receive my “request” to host email from Haalo. I have been catching the round ups for-ev-er…as WHB has set such a positive and […]

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Take 5 Cupcakes

June 27, 2010

fare una pausa/take a break I am not sure how many times I have started this post. Start, erase, start, erase. Each time was more and more rambley. So here it is in short. Just when I said I did not have an occasion to bake, along came…an occasion! With the occasion came my not-so […]

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A Happy Birthday Egg Cream

June 25, 2010

regalo di compleanno/birthday gift It seems to me as though, in most families, there is always that child, the black sheep, problem child, the child that ends up causing angst among the siblings, as there is a lot of time and energy dealing with randomness. Well, weird as it may seem to you, I was/am […]

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Mini Heirloom Tomato Salad with Truffle Oil Basil Vinaigrette

June 24, 2010

Truffle Oil Basil Vinaigrette 3 tablespoons White Truffle Oil 1 tablespoon White Wine Vinegar 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped Juice of 1/2 lemon juice sea salt and freshly ground pepper to taste Whisk together all the ingredients and toss with mini heirloom tomatoes, or any veggie you prefer.

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Gazpacho

June 23, 2010

Gazpacho adapted from Bell’alimento 5 slices of white sandwich bread – crusts removed & roughly torn* 1 28-oz can of San Marzano whole tomatoes 1 red bell pepper – seeded & roughly chopped 1 seedless cucumber – peeled & roughly chopped 2 cloves of garlic – roughly chopped 2 scallions – roughly chopped 3 tablespoons […]

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Smoked Salmon Pate

June 22, 2010

rafano/horseradish The good thing about not having a lot in the house, and not wanting to venture out in the heat is that my mind goes into creative mode. I think, how can I take the items already hanging out in the kitchen and make something edible out of the pieces? It’s kind of like my […]

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Who Says Cake Challenges are Only for Food Network?

June 20, 2010

It began 20 years ago…a group of grown folk with an idea. Little did they know that their idea would last 20 years and balloon into 1,000 opportunities to volunteer in Atlanta each month. Then Saturday, it began with a sketch. And from there, the journey began. While the destination was the same, each chef endeavored […]