I’ve been busy over the last few days– another batch of toffee because I felt the first one was overcooked, not even close to burnt, yet just a bit shy of perfect. When I mentioned this to Grace, she said “I’ve had what you think is botched toffee and it’s fine, but go ahea and give it to Kurt for his work. Continue reading
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Pork ‘n’ Beans, Italian-Style!
It has been unseasonably warm around Washington, DC the past two days. So warm that I was able to do some additional clean-up by our front walkway in preparation for putting up our Christmas lights (giant candy canes). I still have to finalize what I’m making for the year-end Mommy Dinner this Saturday, but I’m leaning towards trying out some new dishes that I want to serve for our family Christmas dinner.
Tonight’s dinner Continue reading
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(Really) Easy BBQ Ribs
Nothing is better when a friend sends you a recipe she’s tried– especially when you know you are simpatico with her palate. My friend Jacki sent me a recipe for BBQ ribs; instead of cooking them for hours Continue reading
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Quilting with Amy and Make-Your-Own Hershey’s Syrup (no HFCS)!
It’s been almost a non-culinary weekend for me. Yesterday, I spent the day shopping with my sister Tina and we started our adventure with dim sum at a little Chinese restaurant in a strip mall in Ellicott City (yes, we will travel for good food). I knew it was going to be a great meal when Continue reading
a cougar in the kitchen 