Do you remember the Friends episode at Thanksgiving when Monica made Joey his own entire turkey? The situation was that Monica decided she was not going to make a turkey at all. Phoebe doesn’t eat meat. Rachel was pregnant and having meat aversions. (Oh, and by the way Brad Pitt was a guest in this…
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Thanks for the smiles and all the memories, Dad. (oh, and Fannie Farmer too!)
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Brian had an early, early morning team meeting today. So, I thought I’d whip up something nice for those hardworking, BI early bird nerds. This meeting didn’t call for the traditional coffee and donuts – or even bagel bites and cream cheese. This morning, it’s cookies for breakfast. Try dunking these into your Chai today!
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Originally I had decided I wanted to craft a roasted potato sourdough bread, now that I’m truly obsessed with baking bread. However, the sourdough proved to be a little too tricky. In the original plan, I had also determined I wasn’t just making bread, I was making a meal. So, I did just that. I…
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One of my very favorite meals growing up was New York Spaghetti Pie. It was something special ~ really special ~ only once in a blue moon were we treated with this savory pie surprise. I will always remember it as New York Spaghetti Pie. But now, as an adult, fully capable of reading and…
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“Arrabbiata” literally means “angry” in Italian. This sauce is red, and it’s hot, and it’s fiercely delicious. There’s nothing angry about it, in fact. It’s just flaming good. (The “angry” term comes from the spicy red pepper goodness it entails). I have fond memories of childhood special occasions of dining out, and always diving into the Penne…
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I’ve been dying to delve into the kitchen to try the famous “scotch eggs” widely consumed in the Paleo community. I have to admit, though, they have been a bit intimidating. Most recipes bread and fry the little boogers. That’s not for me. But baking the meaty eggs to a crispy crust, while maintaining a bright…
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Now that the holidays are over, life seems to be settling down a bit. Well, one could hope that to be the case, but it really just isn’t so. The new year is ramping up, changes are in store, and excitement surrounds us all! With all the hustle and bustle of change, sometimes it’s comforting…
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Who doesn’t love creamy tomato basil soup? It’s piping hot, it’s spicy, it’s creamy and delicious, AND it inevitably involves the intoxicating flavor and aroma of fresh basil. Truly divine. While many recipes involve the simple combination of canned tomatoes, heavy cream, and a dash of basil, I desire to create a much more marvelous…
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