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Lemon Tartelettes

September 7, 2011
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So it seems the summer escaped from me. I had plans. Lots of plans. But somewhere between MIL’s broken femur, a cousin’s big fat Indian wedding, a visiting cousin, an earthquake, and a hurricane it all got lost. (Ok- I’ll admit the earthquake comment was just for drama. Apparently, NYC did have one but I did [...]

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Finale Friday: Summer Berry Salad & Frosted Basil Leaves

July 8, 2011
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I found myself with a ton of left over berries from a very gluttonous Fourth of July weekend. Since berries don’t stay fresh for very long, I thought it would be easiest to  just use them up in our daily fruit smoothie. But as I was doing the usual post party refrigerator and bar clean [...]

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Celebrating the States on Uncle Sam’s Birthday

July 5, 2011
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It’s been too too long since my last post. I’m not even sure how time slipped away like that. Last week was a busy one of planning and prepping a dessert buffet for our annual Fourth of July fireworks viewing party.  I truly admire the great bloggers out there that posted a July fourth idea [...]

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Finale Friday: An Introduction to Sauces

May 13, 2011
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Sauces are an easy way to dress up your main item. They can influence both the taste and look of your plate. They can brighten up the appearance of an otherwise drab main item. While it’s tempting to choose a bright color for contrast, it’s essential to make sure the flavor pairs well with the main item. No matter how [...]

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Red Currant and Fennel Muffins

July 19, 2010
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I went a little fruit crazy the other day while over at the local gourmet market. Everything looked so good and now my refrigerator is stocked with plums, peaches, kiwi, blackberries, cherries, apples, and strawberries. I also bought something that I had never tasted before, fresh red currants. I’ve only had the dried variety mixed [...]

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Cherry Almond Tart

July 16, 2010
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I don’t care much for cherries. I’ve never had cherry pie nor have I really had the urge to make one. But a few days ago I came across a post on cherry coconut friands and a post on cherry crumble cake over at Mowielicious that changed my mind about cherries.  He had some really inspiring cherry dessert photos. [...]

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