Author Archives: Kelli

Cookies for Santa

Posted on December 24, 2012 by Kelli

Dahlia Sugar Cookies- Mason and I worked on baking some sugar cookies for Santa.  This dough comes together really quickly and then just needs to be refrigerated for a couple of hours before rolling.   After they are refrigerated and … Continue reading →

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Tom’s Tasty Tomato Soup

Posted on December 22, 2012 by Kelli

Had my Mom and Cousin Geri over to cook the other day.  Since the holidays are so gluttonous, I thought it would be appropriate to do a simple soup and sandwich-  YUM. Lets start with the soup- Now, technically, I … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Butter Pecan Sandwich Cookies

Posted on December 21, 2012 by Kelli

So, the recipe points out that these are more work than your average cookie- however- it may be one of the best cookies I have ever eaten- In a nutshell… Make a delicious chocolate cookie that has small chunks of … Continue reading →

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Serious Biscuits

Posted on December 13, 2012 by Kelli

      Time to make some Serious Biscuits.  I halved the recipe because I knew I would probably eat them all myself… but who can resist a fluffy biscuit?   This recipe was great- and came together really quickly. … Continue reading →

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Hot Buttered Rum Apple Pie

Posted on December 12, 2012 by Kelli

The timing for this book could not be more perfect for me.  I’m already scheduled to bring desserts to four different places this week, and I have a brunch as well.  I’m not going to have any problem finding delicious … Continue reading →

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Japanese Farm Feast

Posted on December 11, 2012 by Kelli

We just got together for our discussion about Japanese Farm Food by Nancy Singleton Hachisu.  It was a great afternoon with some food loving friends and unpolitical correct Kamikazies.  We had a pretty thorough discussion about our likes and dislikes of the … Continue reading →

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Sunday Night Feast!

Posted on November 1, 2012 by Kelli

The weekend preparations for this meal were a bit extensive…but worth it in the end! I started off visiting Uwajimaya. I went prepared, with brand names written down on my shopping list. I soon discovered I needed to look a … Continue reading →

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Go Go Gyoza

Posted on October 20, 2012 by Kelli

There are few things I love more than Asian Dumplings.  I actually have a cookbook called Asian Dumplings that I love that is devoted to nothing but them.  One thing I have learned though is they are more fun to make … Continue reading →

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Peas and Carrots

Posted on October 17, 2012 by Kelli

(Sayaendo no Itame & Ninjin no Kinpira) When looking for a side for the Teriyaki Burgers, don’t want anything too crazy.  These are an easy, tasty way to get some veggies. Snow Peas with Salt?  Really- that’s it.  Nothing flashy- … Continue reading →

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Teriyaki Burgers

Posted on October 16, 2012 by Kelli

Teriyaki Hambagu Yesterday, we made the teriyaki burgers… but we called them “pork patties” as to not confuse those who believe that a burger must come with a bun. Starts with making the teriyaki sauce.  MMM… This stuff is tasty … Continue reading →

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