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Weekend Baking – Orange Almond Cake with Dark Cocoa Dust

Posted by on Mar 16, 2013 in Sweetness, Uncategorized | 0 comments

Weekends are the perfect time for baking – the cadences of life seem to take on a softer, more leisurely spring to its steps.  I am...

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Grandma’s Braised Soy Chicken

Posted by on Mar 12, 2013 in Chicken, Uncategorized | 0 comments

I am incredibly lucky to be born into a family of phenomenal cooks.  Everyone in our family is passionate not only about eating good food,...

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ผัดไทย Pad Thai with Crystal Shrimp

Posted by on Mar 5, 2013 in Carbs! (Pastas / Pizzas / Pies), Seafood, Uncategorized | 0 comments

Whenever I think about Pad Thai, I am reminded of wonderfully relaxing holidays on white sandy beaches in Thailand, sipping freshly...

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Valentine’s Day Black Truffle Mac ‘N’ Cheese

Posted by on Feb 15, 2013 in Carbs! (Pastas / Pizzas / Pies), Dairy & Eggs, Uncategorized | 0 comments

I am a firm believer that everyday should be Valentine’s Day, so I tend to stay in for a cozy dinner on February 14th instead of...

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As Decadent as a Truffle – Mushroom Truffle Spaghetti (My First Time Cooking with Fresh Truffles!)

Posted by on Feb 6, 2013 in Carbs! (Pastas / Pizzas / Pies), Uncategorized | 0 comments

Clearly, I am very excited (and also very intimidated) to cook with an entire fresh black truffle in my kitchen.  This is, up to now, the...

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Comfort Cooking – Shepard’s Pie

Posted by on Jan 31, 2013 in Beef, Carbs! (Pastas / Pizzas / Pies), Uncategorized | 0 comments

There are few foods more comforting on a cold day than hot shepard’s pie – the rich brothy beef, mixed with chunky vegetables,...

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