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Cook the Book: 'My Last Supper'
On my last meal, I probably won't have all my teeth and the appetite, so I would like to end my life on a sweet note by eating a piece of 70% bittersweet chocolate, made from Switzerland.
Grocery Ninja: Chinese Cheese
As much as I like fu yu, I have never tried it on crackers! I applaud your housemates for their courage!
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Chocolate Hazelnut Cake @ Batch Bakery
Posted by Mandy, September 5, 2008 at 9:15 AM
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Serious Easter Artisanal Chocolate Egg Giveaway
chocolate easter eggs bought on the day after Easter.
Cook the Book: 'My Last Supper'
On my last meal, I probably won't have all my teeth and the appetite, so I would like to end my life on a sweet note by eating a piece of 70% bittersweet chocolate, made from Switzerland.
Grocery Ninja: Chinese Cheese
As much as I like fu yu, I have never tried it on crackers! I applaud your housemates for their courage!
Snapshots from Asia: Bak Kwa, Chinese Pig Candy
I was just thinking about bringing back some bak kwa on my next trip to Singapore. Let's hope I have better luck than your friend.
Cook the Book: 'The Martha Stewart Living Cookbook: The Original Classics'
I made my first Thanksgiving turkey from her turkey 101 recipe. It was delicious. No one knew it was my first time dealing with the huge bird!
Does Anyone Really Love Pumpkin Pie?
I am glad that I am incharge of the Thanksgiving meal and get to decide what stays on the table. Pumpkin pie is definitely NOT on the menu. Come to think of it, it has never been on the menu anytime of the year!
Do you blog? What's your URL?
Blog name:Fresh From The Oven
My URL:http://novice-baker.blogspot.com
What it's about/tagline: My experiments in the kitchen, both savory and sweet.
Cook the Book: 'Dolce Italiano, Desserts From the Babbo Kitchen'
Tiramisu, biscotti comes second!
Cook the Book: 'How to Cook Everything Vegetarian' Book Giveaway
My current favorite is this pasta I made not long ago- Penne with Roasted Vegetables and Goat Cheese.
The Big Bundt Appreciation Bake-Off
I am in! I need a reason to bake something in that much neglected bundt pan.
Weekend Book Giveaway: 'The Amateur Gourmet'
the first time I tried to cook from a cookbook I followed all the instructions except that the "non-stick pan" used escaped my attention. Needless to say, my food sticked stubbornly to the skillet and both dinner and the pan were spoilt.
Grocery Ninja: Mooncakes and the Mid-Autumn Festival
nice write-up! It conjures up so much good memory of the many mid-autumn festivals I had, growing up. And I love the mooncake with lotus paste and 2 yolks too. In fact, I have already eaten one box of that before mid-autumn. I am certainly not proud of that...
Weekend Madness: Win an Autographed Copy of 'United States of Arugula'
i will never forget my first experience with arugula. Despite the fact that I love its unique peppery taste, it gave me very bad ulcer for 2 weeks! Totally wasted my vacation in Singapore, not able to enjoy the food there.
Cook the Book: Walnut Sponge Cake
thanks for the recipe. Do you think this recipe is a keeper? This sounds like a silly question, as all the recipes I tried from Medrich have been satisfactory...:)
Cook the Book: 'Pure Dessert'
I love to make chocolate desserts, be it cakes, cookies or tarts. Anything with chocolate in it.
Does Anyone Really Love Pumpkin Pie?
I love pumpkin pie, sweet potato pie, and I will eat butternut squash right out of the rind once it's roasted. I bake pumpkin bread and pumpkin pie in autumn, not really for the holidays so much. I generally love squash. I once made pies from a squash in Peru just because it was a novelty. These squashes/gourds are so big it takes two people to carry one. It's important to remember that pies aren't just a desert - they are often the main course, filled with meats, vegetables, and spices. My family usually has pumpkin pie around Thanksgiving and Christmas, but we also get tired of traditional holiday foods. Frequently, for Thanksgiving or Christmas, we will decide to have something different at the table. Last year we had an incredible Italian dish that my father prepared for Christmas, and I smoked chicken and baby back ribs for Thanksgiving. It didn't change the spirit of the holidays at all for us. So, I guess the important thing is that you enjoy what you cook and eat during the holidays.
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Cocina Savant
http://cocinasavant.blogspot.com/
Weekly pictures, recipes, and thoughts from a husband and wife who love books and cooking for each other.
Does Anyone Really Love Pumpkin Pie?
mmm pumpkin pie is fabulous and should never be forgotten especially on thanksgiving! save the pumpkin pie! :)
Snapshots from Asia: Bak Kwa, Chinese Pig Candy
People in US can get Bak Kua (Bak Kwa) online at www.asiansupermarket365.com
Does Anyone Really Love Pumpkin Pie?
I laughed so hard at this blog, because my mom used to make me pumpkin pies for my birthday instead of cake, because I loved it so much. I still do. It is the BEST part of Thanksgiving and Christmas meals for me. I love pumpkin bars, pumpkin pie, pumpkin bread, and pumpkin cheesecake. PLEASE DON'T GET RID OF PUMPKIN PIE!!!
Does Anyone Really Love Pumpkin Pie?
I haven't swooned over pumpkin pie yet, but I sure do like it served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
I want to swoon over it, though.
@Lippy: I must find that Beard pumpkin pie recipe with preserved ginger and brandy. I've got some Raynal V.S.O.P that needs a job.
Serious Easter Artisanal Chocolate Egg Giveaway
We always have Turkey and Ham and it is s toss up for me but I do love that Turkey gravy! Mouth watering now.
Serious Easter Artisanal Chocolate Egg Giveaway
I have to go with ham...yum!
Serious Easter Artisanal Chocolate Egg Giveaway
Cherry glazed ham. A recipe passed down from my Mom
Serious Easter Artisanal Chocolate Egg Giveaway
...red jelly beans...once a year!
Serious Easter Artisanal Chocolate Egg Giveaway
GOTTA LOVE THE HAM!
Serious Easter Artisanal Chocolate Egg Giveaway
My favorite Easter Food is my mom's Hot Cross Buns. Piping hot, right out of the oven, there's nothing better. Followed by numerous chocolate rabbits...
Thanks for the great giveaway!
Serious Easter Artisanal Chocolate Egg Giveaway
I only make Deviled Eggs during Easter...why don't I make them more often, since I love them?
Serious Easter Artisanal Chocolate Egg Giveaway
There are so many favorites,but my all time favorite is Sanders ( now a defunct Detroit candy and bakery co.) chocolate Easter Bunnies.
Serious Easter Artisanal Chocolate Egg Giveaway
Reeses' Peanut Butter Eggs (especially the mini ones) YUM!
Serious Easter Artisanal Chocolate Egg Giveaway
paska bread and red beets with horseradish
Serious Easter Artisanal Chocolate Egg Giveaway
i love the cadberry easter eggs ,peeps you name it i realy do love easter its one of the best times of the year to get a sugger high not olny that but you get some realy nice gifts too
Serious Easter Artisanal Chocolate Egg Giveaway
My mom always made "creamed eggs on toast" on Easter morning, but no one else seems to know what those are! (Like biscuits and gravy, only toast instead of the bread and hard boiled eggs instead of the sausage.) Yum...
I also love Peeps!
Serious Easter Artisanal Chocolate Egg Giveaway
My favorite is ham!
Serious Easter Artisanal Chocolate Egg Giveaway
Ham, Peeps and Cadbury creme eggs
Serious Easter Artisanal Chocolate Egg Giveaway
Reese's peanut butter eggs! (chocolate's food, isn't it?!) :)
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chocolate easter eggs bought on the day after Easter.