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Flashback Friday – Book Report

Posted on 10 February 2012

The following originally appeared on 4/13/09 at Exit 51. Book Report On our first date, SFC asked me what I like to do.  My answer could have doomed the relationship before it even got started.  I said, “I like to … Continue reading →

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Advantium Wrap Up

Posted on 8 February 2012

Over the last three months I have discovered that the Advantium really has helped me do more in my kitchen.  Do you mind if I review some highlights? I used it to Speedcook an entire chicken in 45 minutes.  My … Continue reading →

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Advantium Rolls

Posted on 6 February 2012

You may recall that I spent Christmas 2010 with Rose Levy Berenbaum’s Bread Bible recipes for dutch baby and dinner rolls.  Both recipes were so successful and made the day feel like a holiday should that I decided that Rose … Continue reading →

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Jen’s Chewy Graham Cookies

Posted on 3 February 2012

I need to make a disclaimer…this post has been influenced by chardonnay and stress. I had a meltdown this afternoon.  Walking through the produce aisle the reality of the last few months came crashing down on me like a wall … Continue reading →

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Flashback Friday – Bon Appetit

Posted on 3 February 2012

The following originally appeared on 4/8/09 at Exit 51. Bon Appetit You knew it was too good to last right?  I mean my recent downsizing of the cookbooks.  It started innocently enough with the new Barefoot Contessa Back to Basics.  … Continue reading →

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Advantium Brownie Bites

Posted on 1 February 2012

I cannot tell a lie, one of the perks of going to food blogger conferences is coming home with goodie bags full of products.  Last year at Big Summer Potluck, the goodie bag included a package of Bob’s Red Mill … Continue reading →

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LoveFeast Coffee Cake

Posted on 30 January 2012

The ladies of LoveFeast Table, Kristin and Chris Ann, know the importance of creating community around the table.  They also value the notion of giving back and paying it forward.  Last year they launched an initiative to raise $24,000 to … Continue reading →

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Flashback Friday – In The Bag

Posted on 27 January 2012

The following originally appeared on 4/6/09 at Exit 51. In The Bag I am one of THOSE people.  You know what I mean, the ones who bring their own bags to the store.  I have a stash of them in … Continue reading →

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1.26.12

Posted on 26 January 2012

Today is your birthday.  Right now I am thinking back to one year ago when I flew down to make you birthday dinner.  I can’t recall what I made, except for the cupcakes…you know the ones I mean…the ones that … Continue reading →

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Amber’s Caramel Corn

Posted on 25 January 2012

There is totally a method to the madness here at BAH.  Remember when I told you that you should spend a ridiculous amount of money on a jar of coconut oil?  Ok, I didn’t tell you that you might experience … Continue reading →

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