Monthly Archives: November 2008

Lighter Side

After a full (really full) weekend of turkey, stuffing, pie, mashed potatoes and more pie, I’m thinking it’s time to lighten things up a bit- perhaps some salad days are in order. Like this salad I enjoyed on a recent … Continue reading


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The Madness That Is… Caramel Cake

Seriously, this month’s Daring Bakers challenge Caramel Cake with Caramelized Butter Frosting should really come with a warning label. A decadent, crazy moist, dense cake infused with caramel syrup- one could easily stop there and have a lovely rich dessert. … Continue reading


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Twofer Tartlettes

My love affair with pumpkin pie goes way back. It was the first pie I had ever made, and was often the one contribution I felt confident making to our holiday feast. The recipe on the back of the Libby’s … Continue reading


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Unwanted Guests

I thought I was so prepared for my first Thanksgiving cooking adventure. Days of recipe research, shopping done early, knives sharpened- a recipe for success. Waking up yesterday morning full of unbridled cooking energy and…I was stopped in my tracks. … Continue reading


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Back In Black (And White)

Normally the end of a show for me is the beginning some much needed rest and recovery. However this road to my winter hiatus started out very bumpy with a week of being displaced from our house due to termite … Continue reading


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Please hold while your party is reached

My life has been on hold for a while. For six months it’s been a daily routine of work, wait and worry. Work as in 70 hours a week on a brilliant television series coming to its end. Worry, over … Continue reading


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Bittersweet

Clyde the Cat.Feline.Friend.I will miss you.


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TWD Takes Me Back

I spent a good portion of my formative years at my grandparents house, playing gin rummy and listening to big band music. Now Gia (that’s what I call my grandmother) has always had a sweet tooth and while she eschewed … Continue reading


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