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Archives for October 2008

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

October 31, 2008 By Laura 4 Comments

Just a quick post to say Happy Halloween, everybody! We painted cookies with some friends–perhaps because of the chaos of 3 2 year olds and 1 3 year old I cannot really say they came out as lovely as my Sunflower Harvest Cookies, but that’s ok. We had a great time. And trick or treat… 

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Filed Under: kids cooking, misc

Copper Piping and a Layered Tortilla & Tomato Casserole With Butternut Squash Hash and Melted Cheese

October 29, 2008 By Laura 9 Comments

I have become pretty good friends with one of the moms from my playgroup, and after spending many playdates over at her house, I have decided maybe, just maybe, she is a good enough friend to witness the chaos I live in at this “tweener” house. She and her twins, who are Sammy’s age, are… 

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Filed Under: beans, butternut squash, casseroles, corn, Mexican dishes, tortilla dishes, vegetarian

Curried Citrus Lentil Soup

October 27, 2008 By Laura 5 Comments

I have been craving sopa de lima like you would not believe. Made with loads of lime juice in a chicken stock, that sour soup just sounded like the perfect antidote to my recent overload of heavy fall food. I was resisting however, not because the soup is not amazing, but because I was wanting… 

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Filed Under: curry powder, easily made vegetarian, lentils, lime, soup

The Sad Tale Of Finnegan And The Black Chocolate Zinger

October 26, 2008 By Laura 8 Comments

I love my dogs. I am a dog person, and their presence in my life has always been non-negotiable, so of course it was inevitable that my husband should feel the same. He might not have had dogs as a young, single person, but he understood why I did (I had one dog, Loki,who is… 

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Filed Under: bundt cakes, cakes, chocolate

Worth The Wait: An Angry Asian’s Grandmother’s Shumai Meatballs

October 24, 2008 By Laura 3 Comments

I was paired with Angry Asian Creations for this round of Taste & Create. Her blog is casual and funny, and we definitely share a love of baked goods, but given my love of Vietnamese food, it was the chance to pick her Vietnamese grandmother’s brain via her blog that really caught my attention. I… 

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Filed Under: meatballs, pork, Vietnamese dishes

Eating With The Seasons: Smoky Squash Bisque

October 22, 2008 By Laura 3 Comments

I have a bit of an obsession with winter squash soup recipes. I collect them like crazy. While I am willing to try almost anything, I always return to my favorites: a simple bisque made with apple, a simple bisque made with chipotle, and a vegetarian bean and corn chili made with a pumpkin base…. 

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Filed Under: butternut squash, easily made vegetarian, pumpkin, soup

Can You Have Too Many Variations On Desserts That You Love?: Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

October 21, 2008 By Laura 9 Comments

It is probably obvious by now this blog will never be a repository for the “best” recipes for any particular dish. I am sure it would be nice if I sat and tested my way through endless variations and then presented you with my findings, but honestly I think I might go crazy. With apologies… 

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Filed Under: chocolate chip cookies, cookies, peanut butter

Guilt Appeasing Scones For Playgroup

October 20, 2008 By Laura 6 Comments

I still haven’t hosted my playgroup. I hope that you aren’t appalled–I swear once the house is built I will host repeatedly. I just hate my living circumstances so much right now. But anyway, the solution of course is that I keep offering to bring food. Last week I used them as my guinea pigs… 

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Filed Under: lemon baked goods, pumpkin, quick breads, scones

Tried & Tasted: Mahanandi’s Kadala Curry

October 19, 2008 By Laura 3 Comments

Holy moly I am in danger of being waaay behind. First I had nothing to write about (no recipes, I mean) and now I have too many. Such is life. And do I start a lot of posts with “Holy moly”? Probably says something about my mental state these days. Anyway, I am early for… 

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Filed Under: chickpeas, Indian recipes, tomatoes

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Hi! I’m Laura and I am a recovering history major who has re-channeled all of my passion for learning about the history of different countries to learning about their food culture. That doesn’t mean every dish on here is strictly authentic, but it does mean that even my adaptations are not undertaken lightly. My goal is to show you–by doing–that these dishes are possible in your kitchen. Including desserts because I have quite the sweet tooth! Read More…

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