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Archives for April 2012

Warm Beans and Spinach with Sun-Dried Tomato Yogurt Dressing

April 25, 2012 By Laura 3 Comments

April is turning out to be colder than March, in one of those weird early spring Ohio twists.  I actually had hot chocolate before bed twice this past weekend, and Sammy’s soccer practice tonight was out and out freezing. Alex has a cold and my throat has hurt intermittently for the last week.  John is… 

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Filed Under: beans, chickpeas, runner beans, sauces, spinach, sun-dried tomtoes, vegetarian, yogurt

Chocolate Chip Bundt Cake and Some Gardening Mysteries

April 17, 2012 By Laura 9 Comments

The worst thing about being behind on posts is craving what I am writing about.  I came home with extra lemon bunny cake that a friend made for Easter while we were in Columbus (which was absolutely delicious), but it is gone now and I have not baked anything since returning.  So staring at this… 

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Filed Under: bundt cakes, cakes, chocolate, Gardening, misc

Weeknight Thai Style Stir Fry

April 11, 2012 By Laura 3 Comments

SO sorry for the extended absence! It is spring break this week, and I was gone starting last Thursday at my parents’ house.  Also, with the crazy weather we have been having, I have serious spring fever.  Not much cooking or baking around here, more like trips to the park and sitting on my hammock… 

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Filed Under: broccoli, carrots, cauliflower, chicken, pea pods, peanuts, pineapple, stir fry, Thai dishes, zucchini

All Purpose Cocoa Cookie Dough for Wafers, Bars, Drop Cookies

April 3, 2012 By Laura 6 Comments

I am frequently wary of all purpose cookie doughs.  They are usually butter cookie dough based, and maybe I should not say wary so much as they do not result in the kinds of cookies that I love, so I pass them by.  But then a few weeks ago I was browsing Fine Cooking: Chocolate,… 

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Filed Under: bar cookies, brownies, cacao nibs, chocolate, chocolate chip cookies, cookies, kids cooking, misc. dessert

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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