Monthly Archives: November 2011

Farfalle with Creamy Mushroom Sauce

Posted on 30 November 2011 by

Bruce and Mark were gracious enough to share The Complete Quick Cook with me and answer my questions.  And you may be thinking “well that’s great for you and all but what about me?”  Dear, dear friends, I would never … Continue reading →

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Cooking Light, The Complete Quick Cook

Posted on 28 November 2011 by

Cooking Light and I are old friends.  You may recall that I’ve mentioned them here from time to time.  Actually, we are old, estranged friends.  It has been years since I’ve picked up an issue of Cooking Light.  But some … Continue reading →

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Flashback Friday – Table For Two

Posted on 25 November 2011 by

The following originally appeared on 2/23/09 at Exit 51. Table For Two From the looks of my blog stats, we all had the same idea about making a special Valentine’s Day dinner.  Those scallops from Jacques Pepin got even more … Continue reading →

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Melissa’s Creamy Crock Pot Polenta

Posted on 23 November 2011 by

Tomorrow is Thanksgiving here in the States.  It’s going to be an especially challenging day for me.  A day that will require me to remember to Be Brave.  But it’s a day that celebrates gratitude.  And despite all of the … Continue reading →

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Be Brave

Posted on 21 November 2011 by

I have been procrastinating, avoiding the “Add New Post” page.  Just today I stalked a Praying Mantis in my rose bushes, watched the moon crest just above the trees in the fading afternoon light, uploaded photos of said Mantis and … Continue reading →

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Flashback Friday – Notes On A Recipe, Ina’s Mustard Chicken Salad

Posted on 18 November 2011 by

The following originally appeared on 2/18/09 at Exit 51. Notes On A Recipe – Ina’s Mustard Chicken Salad I love a good chicken salad. Its one of those dishes that, when done right,  can shine in its simplicity.  In many … Continue reading →

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Kerrygold Give Away

Posted on 16 November 2011 by

I got to thinking, after posting all those odes to Kerrygold for the contest, that it would be wrong of me not to give you an opportunity to experience #butterlove for yourself.  The folks at Kerrygold have been very good … Continue reading →

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Kerrygold Fruit Butter

Posted on 14 November 2011 by

Today marks my last Kerrygold Premium Spreadable Butter tip for the contest.  And it picks up with the spiced butter that I used in the Kerrygold Cardamom Toast.  I had a bit of it leftover, despite several spoonfuls that went … Continue reading →

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Kerrygold Cardamom Toast

Posted on 13 November 2011 by

Today’s Kerrygold Premium Spreadable Butter tip takes me back with an updated spin on a childhood favorite….cinnamon toast.  I have memories of slices of bread that were toasted, buttered, and sprinkled with cinnamon sugar.  I also have memories of the … Continue reading →

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Kerrygold Beurre Manie

Posted on 12 November 2011 by

There is a word that strikes fear into the hearts of many home cooks.  Sauce.  Think about it.  What other dish with so few ingredients has the power to cause as much anxiety and tears?   In my kitchen, sauce has … Continue reading →

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