Monthly Archives: October 2011

Cinnamon Roll Pancakes

Perhaps some egg to accompany your pancakes? How creepy was that? Hey, Who is it? Ha! These are over the top pancakes. The best part is the spiced maple syrup. Mmmmmm. Drench those babies in it. Cinnamon Roll Pancakes Ingredients … Continue reading

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Easy Paella

I have a very soft spot for Spanish food. I went to Spain on my honeymoon, so just the mention of ‘Tapas’ is enough to make me smile. We had so many lovely meals while traveling around Andalucia. The tapas … Continue reading

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Oreo Heath Bar Blizzard Cake

I am so lucky that we do not have a Dairy Queen near us. There are so many other temptations facing me each day that it is a relief not having to worry about whether to have a Blizzard or … Continue reading

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Toasted Ravioli In Tomato Cream Sauce

Songs Named After People. That was the theme of the last Contrast Podcast. You can listen to this extremely fun episode here. Janey Black…Oh Yes. I don’t know anyone named Toasted Ravioli, but I love the dish nonetheless. Toasted Ravioli … Continue reading

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Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry. Music CD Giveaway.

I love stir fries on a busy night. This recipe is particularly good. The tomatoes give the dish a nice blast of color. Beef And Broccoli Stir Fry Ingredients: 2 tablespoons cornstarch 4 tablespoons soy sauce 2 teaspoons sugar 5 … Continue reading

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Black Pepper Macarons With Chocolate Ganache. Cinnamon Macarons With Salted Caramel.

Ever since making macarons for the first time back in February (this post), I have wanted to make them again. I came across an article on macarons variations and was intrigued by the pairing of Black Pepper Macarons With Chocolate … Continue reading

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Okkervil River At The Nor’Easter. Sausage Stromboli. Avocado Salad.

So, I have this thing for Okkervil River. You knew that already? Yeah, I guess I’ve mentioned them once or twice here. Seriously, Okkervil River is so good in concert. Their set at the Nor’Easter last month was by far … Continue reading

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Short And Sweet. Homemade Magic Shell/Crackly Ice Cream Topping.

Two ingredients. That’s it. Pour the topping over your favorite ice cream and it sets into a crisp, chocolate shell. It’s really good. Really. Crackly Ice Cream Topping Ingredients: 1 tablespoon coconut oil 8 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped Directions: 1. … Continue reading

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Penne And Zucchini With Lime And Herbs

Why is 6 afraid of 7? Because 7, 8, 9. :) At least the pasta won’t make you roll your eyes. I love the addition of the pistachio nuts. Cheese and crunch. Very good. Penne And Zucchini With Lime And … Continue reading

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Chocolate-Almond Soufflé Torte. The Mesmerizing Music Of 17 Pygmies.

I wrote about 17 Pygmies back in May of this year. I talked about the band’s 2011 release ‘CII: Second Son’ as well as an earlier album from 2008, ‘Celestina’. You can read that post here and another 17 Pygmies … Continue reading

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