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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

A House Update & Carole Walter’s Pumpkin Pecan Loaf

October 18, 2008 By Laura 5 Comments

OK for those of you bored senseless by the house, just scroll waaaaay down because I have loads of pictures. Why so many? I have had some requests from friends and family members, plus the stairs are in, which meant we could wander all over the interior of the house. Alex even wanted to pick… 

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Tales of a Compulsive Food Thief: Pumpkin Dal with Yellow Split Peas and Red Lentils Served With Naan

February 1, 2008 By Laura 1 Comment

I would like to introduce you to my dog Finnegan. We have 3 dogs: one German Shepherd and 2 Chesapeake Bay Retrievers. Finnegan is a Chessie and the middle dog at 6 ½ years old, and the most relevant at this moment because when he gets stressed—about anything—he steals food. So when you throw in… 

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Filed Under: dal, flatbreads, Indian recipes, pumpkin, soup, vegetarian

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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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