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Italian Style Cauliflower

June 24, 2013

cavolfiore/cauliflower Although the summers I had off, and adored, as a classroom teacher have long become a thing of the past, I do cherish the “summer hours” we employ at the school. I really try to make a point to adhere to the shorter hours, otherwise I would never be able to regroup and rejuvenate. […]

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BLT Salad, Italian Style

June 22, 2013

panino con bacon lattuga e pomodoro/BLT The ‘net has produced a number of Bacon Lettuce and Tomato (BLT) pastas in recent weeks. Between articles, Instagram, Pinterest, and Twitter, all the stunning food porn has been fervently tugging on my incessant craving for bacon. I finally gave into temptation. However, despite my love of pasta, I […]

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Chocolate Cherry Hand Pies

June 17, 2013

ciliegia/cherryToday is the third Monday of the month. Woohoo! Why the excitement? Well, it is The Secret Recipe Club reveal day for Group C, of course. In fact, I thought today would never get here! This month has seemed especially long between reveals because I actually baked way ahead of time…for once. Now that today […]

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Avocado Beet Salad

June 14, 2013

barbabietola/beet The heat of summer has definitely arrived. Summer in Atlanta, and its heat, comes with tumultuous weather, rains, tornado warnings, and power outages. It’s par the course. Even so, the 90° plus temperatures this week made me glad I roasted beets earlier on so I didn’t have to add degrees to my house. The […]

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Apple, Cherry & Jicama Salad

June 11, 2013

estate/summerFocusing on anything has been really challenging for me lately. There are so many decisions to sort through, routines to reinstate, rooms to clean; I am not sure how to get back on track. One way to regain control is with my meal planning and summer is the perfect catalyst. Vegetarian Times, a magazine I […]

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Silky White Chocolate Buttercream

June 9, 2013

cioccolata bianca/ white chocolateA friend’s 40th birthday is this week and he decided to have a small gathering at his place. He is one of my faithful recipe taste testers, so I wanted to make sure I thanked him properly with treats he really enjoyed. When we chatted about it, he mentioned carrot cake (no […]

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Honey Beet Greens with Pecans

June 7, 2013

agrodolce/bittersweet I just returned home from a brief trip to Boston. The first time back in over a decade, I was filled with nervous excitement. The city, with all its rich history, has also undergone tremendous change since I left in the late 90s. The recent horrific tragedy brought the city’s tenacity to a global […]

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Salted Caramel Pecan Turtles

June 5, 2013

gommoso/chewy I don’t have a lot to say today. But, I thought I would share a few sweet, gooey, nutty turtles. I decided to head back home for a few days, to Boston. I haven’t been back in more than a decade, so it is time I do some reflecting and concentrate on my mission […]

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Moe’s Southwestern Grill Remix (Multiple Recipes!)

May 27, 2013

avanzato/leftovers Admittedly, I am not a fan of southwestern or Mexican-inspired food. I realize there are spicy posts on here that might lead you to wander. However, I typically avoid southwestern food eateries like the plague. Why? Well, there are a few of reasons. First, if I want a kick with my food, I prefer […]

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Memorial Day Recipe Options

May 25, 2013

con onore /with honor It’s Memorial Day Weekend! The actual day is one of remembrance for those who have died serving our country, as well as those who are currently protecting our freedom. There are countless events underway in cities nationwide, many of them free and family friendly. For those who choose to keep the […]