Monthly Archives: March 2009

You Put The Lime In The Coconut

I not a fan of rushing the season, seeing Christmas decorations going up the day after Halloween drives me crazy, however I always make an exception when it comes to Spring. I get so impatient for baseball season, warm(er) weather, … Continue reading


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Layers Are In

Growing up, special occasions meant one thing, lasagna. And if that occasion was your birthday, Carvel Ice Cream Cake. How I miss those crunchies! But I digress. I’ve made lasagna many times since then but never from scratch- ricotta, prego … Continue reading


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Its Ok To Crumble

My local Home Expo store is closing down. Over the past few years my husband and I made many trips to that store. We’d stroll down the aisles looking at the the fancy mock up kitchens and bathrooms and dream … Continue reading


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Tuesdays On The Riviera

Its been a while since the stars have aligned where I’ve had both time off and disposable income. Unemployment checks don’t cut it when it comes to international travel so for now all my adventures will have to be lived … Continue reading


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Any Requests

Due to my voracious baking habit (and appetite) I am always on the lookout for new victims, er I mean tasters, so I can bake without the burden of the final product remaining in my house. Often times, I sneak … Continue reading


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Flower Power

6 years ago this July, my husband’s cousin married one of my dearest friends. My other dear friend (and sister-in-law) and I threw her bridal shower. We cooked a wonderful spring luncheon complete with lavender iced tea. In order to … Continue reading


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Looks Aren’t Everything

What’s that old addage, “If you don’t have anything nice to say then don’t say anything at all.” I can’t very well leave this post blank but I’m struggling to come up with positive comments about this week’s Tuesdays With … Continue reading


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Stacking Up

I’m a little concerned. I’ve never been a collector and don’t need to have lots of stuff, especially considering how tiny my house is. Seriously, I live in an isosceles triangle. But I am developing quite a cookbook habit. There … Continue reading


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Spring Forward

When I was 6 months old my parents, both New Yorkers born and raised, moved from Long Island to Florida and never looked back. Growing up, winter to me was 65 degrees. I didn’t even see real snow until I … Continue reading


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Roasted Corn Quesadillas

I love cooking dinner for my husband but for the nights when he works late, or has a softball game, I always resort to Chic Food. You know, light meals, mostly vegetarian, featuring lots of salads- stuff he would never … Continue reading


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