Monthly Archives: September 2011

Easy Whole Wheat Banana-Walnut-Chocolate Chip Bread

Normally, when I think of anything sweet, healthy is not in my mind. Not one bit. However, I really love this bread. The recipe is from King Arthur Flour’s Whole Grain Baking Cookbook. Exception made because I adore KAF. Easy … Continue reading

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Lamb And Garlic Meatballs With Lemon Herb Couscous

Friday. That calls for some completely ridiculous video watching. Ready? You have to admit the tune is just a bit catchy. Cool? Haven’t you heard. Lamb And Garlic Meatballs Ingredients: 1 kg (2.2 lbs) ground lamb 1 egg 1/2 cup … Continue reading

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Lemon Curd Squares

Last week when I couldn’t get home from Portland, Oregon due to Hurricane Irene, I decided that if life gives you lemons….go to Seattle. And I did. This week things are a bit less dramatic and life’s lemons are channeled … Continue reading

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The Simply Wonderful Robin Adams. A Simple Coconut Chicken Curry With Lemon Rice And Naan.

Robin Adams has invaded my stereo and my heart. Scotland has proven once again that there must be something in the Scottish water supply that is producing all of these fantastic musicians. Mr. Adams hails from Glasgow. His debut album … Continue reading

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Yummy Vanilla Cupcakes. Even Yummier: The Decemberists And Okkervil River Concert.

The Concert. Where to even begin. You all know I have an over the top addiction to The Decemberists. Imagine what it was like getting tickets to a show in Portland, Oregon to see them. Their home town. Last stop … Continue reading

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Onion Dip Burgers. Tortellini With Gorgonzola Cream Sauce.

Labor Day over here in The States. Grilling is definitely a good choice. I’m always looking for ways to jazz up burgers. These Onion Dip Burgers topped with onion dip (use prepared or stir up some sour cream and onion … Continue reading

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Unorthodox Pairings. Chive Studded Matzo Brei With A Side Of Bacon Praline.

When I was growing up in Brooklyn, one of my good friend’s mother would make me matzo brei all of the time. I always wanted it. For some reason, when my mother made it, it just didn’t have the right … Continue reading

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Buffalo Chicken Pizza And Irene.

I’m home. This is really wonderful and really awful at the same time. I missed my boys. I was worried sick about Vermont. So far the boys are good and my area looks far better than I thought it would. … Continue reading

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Short And Sweet. Toffee-Coffee Ice Cream Torte.

Well, heading back home today. My trip was not short and sweet like I planned. It was long and AMAZING. I was lucky. I experienced some travel delays, due to Hurricane Irene, which allowed me to have an even more … Continue reading

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I will be back singing in the kitchen real soon.

Hurricane Irene royally messed things up as far as posting goes. However, I bought tons of new music in Portland…..you will love the singing in store for you. Wait till I get home..I have so many recipe ideas to make … Continue reading

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