Monthly Archives: December 2011

King Ranch Chicken Casserole

A New Year’s resolution is something that goes in one Year and out the other. :) I don’t have any New Year Resolutions this year. Last year it was to start a food and music blog and keep with it … Continue reading

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Chocolate Iced Brownies With Nonpareils. The Unsettling Music of Anna-Anna.

Of course it wouldn’t be like me to share a video that has anything to do with the recipe. Or to do with anything, for that matter. We’re gonna watch this one just because it makes me smile. Smile accomplished. … Continue reading

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Melt In The Mouth Mini Mincemeat Pies. Malajube rocks Montreal -40C.

One of my favorite things to eat this time of year is mince pies. Little mouthfuls of boozy mixed fruit in delectable pastry cases. Yum. Here are two mince pie recipes I really like and an excellent recipe for mincemeat … Continue reading

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Cranberry Orange Vodka. Pineapple and Vanilla Bean Rum.

I bake so much throughout the year that at Christmas time I like to ply my friends with some homemade alcohol. Liqueurs are so easy to make and are a very festive gift to give. I love that you can … Continue reading

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Skillet Penne With Sausage, Olives And Capers. Glasgow’s Very Fun Café Disco.

How about some music humor? Sorry, gone Chopin. Don’t worry though, I have the Liszt and I’ll be Bach in a minuet or so! I bought a metronome for 20 bucks. You can’t beat that price. Q: What do you … Continue reading

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Short And Sweet. Apple Cranberry Crisp.

I hope everyone had a lovely Christmas and that the Hanukkah celebrators are continuing to enjoy your 8 crazy nights. Okay, on to a dessert that is totally short and sweet. If you need a recipe in case you need … Continue reading

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Happy Christmas And The Hallelujah Chorus

I want to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas. Thank you so much for stopping by over the last few months. Food and Music will resume tomorrow, but I had better spend every minute I can with my family today … Continue reading

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Santa REALLY Wants Caramel Macadamia Nut Chocolate Chip Cookies

I grew up in Brooklyn, NY and every Christmas Eve we would tune the television to Channel 11 and watch this for 3 hours. I kid you not. It was especially cozy broadcasting out of the TV set inside of … Continue reading

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Kung Pao Chicken. Frightened Rabbit Is A Scream.

My home internet went down last night. Turns out there is some equipment failure and the tech cannot make it out to repair until Tuesday. Tuesday. That’s three days. Or three hundred in internet days. Maybe it is a message … Continue reading

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Caramel Swirl Cheesecake Brownies

Do you believe in Telekinesis? If so, raise my hand. :) Raise YOUR hand if you want to try some of the best brownies I think I have ever tried. EVER. I’m usually neutral about peanut butter in my desserts, … Continue reading

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