Shopping chaos has drawn to a close, wrapping & ribbons all off their rolls, families & friends preparing festive bites, and lots of spiced egg nog to sip through the night… It’s hard to believe Christmas 2012 is already behind us, but the day held many traditions that embrace the spirit of the season. This year I’m fortunate to…
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When I think of an amazing meal, more often than not it’s Italian-inspired. I could eat simple pasta with marinara almost every night, and I continuously turn towards fresh garlic, parmesan and basil. In fact, I am almost certain my two basil plants are in cahoots to take over the entire kitchen at the rate…
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The holidays are fast approaching. It seems like just yesterday I was making a pumpkin pie and now, in a blink, holiday lights are twinkling & store windows glow late into the night. This means the start of holiday shopping and I’ve begun mulling over lists galore. Don’t mistake me, I do love to shop for…
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…this weekend for a wonderful holiday spent with family & close friends! In fact, I got the chance to make & enjoy Turkey Day twice this week, score! One 19 pound bird & a second large turkey breast later, and I’m currently in post-holiday-coma bliss. Growing up, Thanksgiving was the cooking extravaganza of the year and…
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Pastry, mushrooms, cream cheese…and these are a few of my favorite things! When you get them together in crescent dough, you have an easy, pre-dinner appetizer, perfect for a holiday gathering. I started making these little guys many years ago, and as soon as I’d take them out of the oven, it seemed like they…
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