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It has been a long time since I’ve done a post.  The cooking and photos haven’t slowed down. We have a new book our club is doing- Seven Spoons by Tara O’Brady.  I can’t wait to try so many recipes … Continue reading →

I almost didn’t include these because I lost focus during the cooking process of these little guys and never got photos of the end result… but they were good enough to get an honorable mention even though my photos are … Continue reading →

Sunday, some of us got together for a mid-term feast.  Having never done this before- I wasn’t quite sure what to expect.  I will say- it was delicious…and more importantly FUN.  Will definitely do again. Everyone signed up for a … Continue reading →

I have a tendency to avoid eggplant.  The meaty texture and somewhat mild flavor makes me wish I were eating something else- but the photo on the page combined with my unnatural love of sandwiches made me think I really … Continue reading →

I was drawn to this recipe (pg. 73) because of its list of simple and fresh ingredients.  It is a yummy soup and the pancetta and cannellini beans add some richness and heartiness.  Although if I were to make this … Continue reading →

Just picked the last of my tomatoes yesterday- perfect time to try the tart I had been eyeing in Canal House. SUPER easy.  SUPER delicious. I made the dough from scratch.  Mark said, “what is this?!?  It tastes like a … Continue reading →

Hi There!   We decided that we were going to take the summer off- and I have been out of the kitchen for what seems like several months. It seems like fall is right around the corner though and it’s … Continue reading →

I made this for breakfast over the weekend.  Again- surprising how such few ingredients and easy preparation can make such a satisfying meal. Cook potato and onion for about five minutes- until potatoes are just cooked through.   Add some … Continue reading →

Melissa has been raving about this popcorn since we first started this book.  We are not a huge popcorn house- but since I was making popcorn for carnival cookies anyway, I figured I should see what all the fuss was about. … Continue reading →