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Cook the Book: 'The Pioneer Woman Cooks'

Oh gosh... well, I'd be remiss if I didn't plug my own blog, Dena's Recipe Exchange. And I also really love the Pioneer Woman, truth be told. In fact, I discovered her when you guys mentioned her a couple of years ago!

denaluna at 12:53AM on 10/28/09

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Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: Edible Chocolate Box from Charles Chocolates

So hard to choose, but I think I'd have to go with chocolate volcano cakes. YUM.

denaluna at 1:25PM on 01/05/09

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An Ode to the Morning Bun

Best morning bun, hands down, no competition is at Tartine Bakery in San Francisco. I mean, it's true that the best everything is at Tartine. So it stands to reason their morning bun would be the best, too. But really: they are the definition of perfect. YUM.

denaluna at 1:14AM on 11/20/08

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Same-Sex Weddings Lead to Same-Sex Wedding Cakes

@Erin Zimmer, it was perfect, somehow. I didn't even know it was black-pepper creme fraiche mousse! But the cake is light, airy, not too sweet....very different from most wedding cakes, which makes it even better.

denaluna at 1:48AM on 11/15/08

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Does Your Grocery Store Have You Crying Tears of Joy?

While I do love Whole Foods -- for so many reasons, including their amazing commitment to humanely raised meats -- I am in love with my local grocery store chain, Market of Choice. We don't have a Whole Foods around here in Eugene, Oregon, and I do think that even if we did, I'd still go for Market of Choice. They're locally-owned, they have a similar kind of product quality and commitment to sustainability as Whole Foods, but they're a little cheaper. They have an amazing prepared foods section, salad bar, etc. I HEART my Market of Choice!

denaluna at 1:17AM on 11/15/08

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Win a Free Organic D'Artagnan Turkey Here!

Oooooooh the Cranberry Sauce Morning-After Muffins. Cranberry sauce is my FAVORITE -- and to make use of the leftover relish the day after by making muffins? Genius.

denaluna at 12:37AM on 11/15/08

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Same-Sex Weddings Lead to Same-Sex Wedding Cakes

I was at that wedding, and I had a piece of that Love Letter cake, and it was DELICIOUS. Made all the more sweeter because of the occasion it was celebrating.

denaluna at 1:52PM on 06/19/08

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Cook the Book: 'Whole Grains: Every Day, Every Way'

On the one hand, whole wheat is the most widely available. BUT on the other hand, I think quinoa is the winner in our household. I cook with it at least once a week, and have taken to substituting it for pasta -- anything that would go well with pasta goes well with quinoa. And it's SO GOOD for you!

denaluna at 2:51PM on 01/21/08

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