Monthly Archives: October 2008

No Tricks Please

Dear Neighborhood Kids,I regret to inform you that I will be unable to provide treats for you this Halloween. Perhaps your parents have explained to you the state of our economy at the present time. While all of you little … Continue reading


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Waste Not

I should be sleeping. I don’t have to be at work until 12pm and won’t be getting home before midnight, but I’m up. And it’s all Libby’s fault- Libby’s pumpkin that is. The bag of leftover pumpkin puree from last … Continue reading


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Fall Is For Pumpkins

Autumn has finally arrived, in its mild fashion, in Southern California. This weekend brought blue skies, a crispness to the air, tons on leaves littering my back yard. It was the perfect time to make this week’s TWD, Pumpkin Muffins. … Continue reading


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Rocking Our Crocks, Stewgate Results

I arrived at work with seconds to spare, Thai Coconut Soup intact. I ran upstairs to our Post Department on the 2nd Floor to drop off my entry, following the scent of our crock meals which thickened the air. Even … Continue reading


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At The Crock of Dawn…Stewgate Begins

5:30am: The sky is still dark, and I am dragging myself out of bed- a typical Monday morning. Except, I don’t have to be at work for 3 hours. I have to crock… Crock pot that is because today is … Continue reading


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Coffee Mate

Four years ago I began my first timid forays into the kitchen. I was working on a show that was wayyy into holiday gift giving and I realized the only way I could participate without blowing my bank account was … Continue reading


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Caramel Temptation

Tragically, having started a (gasp!) diet last Monday, I was more than apprehensive when it came to this week’s Tuesday’s With Dorie challenge, Caramel Peanut-Topped Brownie Cake. Would I be able to control myself with a recipe that is essentially … Continue reading


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