Monthly Archives: February 2012

Food52sday Recipe Inspiration: Mashed Potatoes with Caramelized Onions and Goat Cheese

Don’t know what Food52sdays is? Read this. So this week, it’s The Beloved’s pick. But it might as well be mine, because when I saw him mulling over this recipe and one other, I was on The Side of this Continue reading…

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Sunday (Sort of) Sippers: Moscato Gelée and a Wine-Themed Giveaway

The Beloved brought home a bottle of Moscato the other day. As a present, because he is The Best.  And I do love Moscato, but it’s winter, and in winter I prefer red wine. Or hot tea.  But I didn’t Continue reading…

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Spatulas

spat·u·la  (spch-l) 1. A small implement having a broad, flat, flexible blade that is used to mix, spread, or lift material.–credit A friend messaged me on facebook yesterday, wondering if she was the only crazy person in the world who Continue reading…

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Food 52sday Recipe Interpretation: Pudding Chomeur

I took French for 3 years. The first sentence I ever learned to say was “Je vais à la plage.” I have just told you that I am going to the beach.  But it’s a lie. I don’t even really like Continue reading…

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Blogging Ethics: Where I Stand

Where do I stand? (and why it matters) About three weeks ago this happened:  Someone with a fan page on facebook posted on my fan page wall saying something along the lines of Hey there.  Have your readers come see Continue reading…

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Happy Valentine’s Day: Cocoa Orange Cashew Torte

As I was lounging on the divan the other day, eating my ‘Shewtella off a spoon and feeling very smug that I was snacking on something closely resembling health food, I got an Idea.  And the idea came in Two Continue reading…

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Food52sday Recipe Inspiration: Pudding Chomeur

No idea what #Food52sday is? Allow me to Elucidate. Pudding Chomeur? I know, right–I hadn’t heard of it, either. But I’m not from Canada.  I bet that you’ve heard of it if you’re from Canada.  That and nanaimo bars, but Continue reading…

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Sundays Suppers (Monday Edition): Bloggers Are the Best, and A Tale of Two Croques

News Flash: The Carolinas are a Hotbed of Blogging.  There really are a ton of great people blogging in North and South Carolina. Some of them I know, and I’m sure that there are many I’ve not yet met.  And Continue reading…

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An Early Valentine’s Day Present to All of You: ‘Shew-tella. You’re Welcome

I bought a Big Ass Jar of Nutella at the local warehouse store last weekend. It contains 26 ounces of Nutella.  Or, should I say, it contained 26 ounces of Nutella. Because now it contains Zero Ounces. Because I shoved Continue reading…

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Food52sdays Inaugural Recipe Interpretation: Moroccan Merguez Ragout with Poached Eggs

Last week, The Beloved chose Moroccan Merguez Ragout with Poached Eggs as the first Recipe Inspiration for our Food52sdays series. Well, we made it last night. And, Oh Dear Lord, was it good! I mean, honestly one of the Tastiest Continue reading…

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