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Eid mubarak – Semolina Cake with Cranberry Chutney

October 14, 2013

festeggiato/celebrate In my current school, Arabic is the only language taught. Cool, right? I think so. Even so, I am often met with looks of confusion, wonder, and shock when I speak about our amazing program and the six (6) native speakers instructing our students. So, before I continue, let me say that we are […]

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Meatball Stew

October 12, 2013

polpetta/meatball Although Atlanta’s weather hasn’t gotten on board about the time of year and autumn appears to be present because of the calendar, only, I am still craving fall foods. Fall food is comfort food. Comfort food, for me, includes stews and pasta. Stew and pasta together is pretty much a touchdown in my book! […]

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Honey Oat Bars

October 1, 2013

honey sweet/dolce come il miele Monday mornings have become moments of intrigue for my Crew. It seems as though the tide has turned from What does the week have in store? to What treats did Dr. A leave by the time clock? Because time or space interrupts any opportunity for cutting, or extensive effort to […]

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Gingerbread Syrup… for coffee!

September 29, 2013

sciroppo di pan di zenzero/gingerbread syrup I love fall. It is my favorite season that evokes beautiful memories from my childhood in New England. With the weather turning, my mom’s lovely visit this weekend, and new chapters on the horizon, my reflections are at their peak. And, my cup runneth over with love, hope, and […]

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Baked Apple Pancake

September 26, 2013

frittella di mela cotta/baked apple pancake Good food. Good friends. Good times. Comforting. Albert Schweitzer is quoted as saying, “we should all be thankful for those people who rekindle the inner spirit.” So, when moments with our inner fire begin to smother, all I want to do is retreat home and remain inside and by […]

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Ginger Shortbread

September 22, 2013

frollino/shortbread It seems like forever since I have “hung out” with Group C for out monthly Secret Recipe Club reveals. I made an error when it came time to log participation intention and could not join the guys and gals last month. Although I has a lovely time with adopting a orphan and posting with […]

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Sugar & Cinnamon Spiced Almonds

September 16, 2013

scaldare/spice Please pardon the photography. I am having some editing program issues and am between a rock and a hard place with decisions on which direction to go. Any affordable suggestions? Until I figure out my next move, I am going to snack on these Sugar and Cinnamon Spiced Almonds. I modeled them after the […]

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Lima Bean Salad

September 8, 2013

fagiolo di Spagna/lima bean Summer’s end doesn’t mean the good food, good friends, and good times need to stop. The past few days were spend with the girls in the mountains celebrating my dear friend‘s upcoming wedding. For me, as I work through some things, the weekend away was also a lovely reminder of how […]

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Green Pea and Caramelized Onion Whole Grain Salad

September 5, 2013

chicchi/grains It has been too long since I last headed to the mountains for a little R&R. There was a time we would sneak away for an unplugged get-away to regroup every couple of months. But, with schedules and obligations, time has been difficult to come grab hold of for such an opportunity. This weekend […]

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Fennel and Gorgonzola Salad

August 26, 2013

insalata /salad Secret Recipe Club time! Woot! Woot! To think I almost missed a reveal this month despite the email reminders. You see, I flaked and failed to commit to August’s participation. Feeling a little empty, not able to play with my fabulous Group C, I told Debbi to let me know if she needed […]