So, what do you do if you have leftover homemade pizza dough? (Is that REALLY possible? 🤔). Or, what if you simply want something sweet and savory for breakfast, a snack, or a bit of a dessert? Something with a hint of sweet, a slight bit of tang, and that chewy, crusty doughy rich pizza…
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Growing up, Mom liked to make (and later ME – I took charge in her kitchen, much to her dismay) “Eggs for a Crowd” whenever we had overnight guests (which was often). It’s simple and so tasty.This Egg Strata, of sorts, is similar. With tons of buttery-cheese and herbed flavor, it is an easy make-ahead breakfast…
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Growing up my folks were big entertainers. Well, actually they still are. They know how to throw a party – host guests, and just make people feel welcome. Many an evening our house was full of guests for some gourmet dinner and drinks. I was a lucky girl.And, often the crowd would spill over to…
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I worked in the textile industry for a skinny minute, if you can believe it. I’ve had A LOT of jobs in my life. I like variety, spice, and ultimately, my own schedule.In any case, as I wrote fabric descriptions of color and design for this company, I really came to enjoy the “chevron” pattern….
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It may no longer be Christmas morning, but honestly, these Sweet Cinnamon Orange Marmalade Chocolate Swirl “rolls” can be served at any time, on any day. Yum! Sweet Cinnamon Orange Marmalade Chocolate Swirl Bread Dough: 1 pkg. active dry yeast (1/4 oz) 1 tsp. white sugar 1 cup warm water 2 1/2 cup all purpose…
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I hear from fellow foodies and friends alike each and every day about the fact that leftovers are hard. People seem to have no idea or concept of what to do with them… Particularly the “parts.” Sure, it’s one thing to be able to nosh on some leftover lasagna a few days in a row,…
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I do my very best to honor all food related requests at home. After all, it is what I do best. However, as people-pleasing to the palate as I am, I’m also a bit hard-headed (ahem) and like to twist and turn and do things MY WAY. So, upon receiving multiple requests related to the tremendous success…
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You know the saying, “you can’t judge a book by it’s cover,” or “looks can be deceiving?” Well, I’m here to remind you that appearance really isn’t everything. While this little breakfast treat looks rather unappealing, do not be fooled. It’s spectacularly flavorful and quite delightful. Just be aware – it may most certainly “explode”…
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Start your morning off right. With “cake” right? “Baby cake!” “Good morn’, Daddy.” And I said, “What do you want for breakfast!?” The four-year-old has the ability to see through and find the wrong thing. The child saw through my body what was behind me. She saw the chocolate cake. She said, “Can I have…
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It was over the winter, I believe, on one of those cold and gloomy mornings, that I thought to myself, I really just need the warmth of a bowl of soup. Miso soup. Not only is miso soup warming from the inside out physically, but the warmth and über goodness of the umami paste nestles…
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