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    Making My Own Burgers, Review of the Maverick 5501 Grinder, and a Giveaway!

    I have long wanted to try grinding my own beef to make hamburgers from scratch. This desire grew stronger after seeing the movie Food, Inc.; I haven’t been able to eat commercially ground beef, and more specifically, a fast food burger…

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    Biscotti with Anise and Hazelnuts

    Biscotti with Anise and Hazelnuts; slightly sweet, traditional Italian cookies, perfect for dunking in coffee.

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    Molasses Spice Cookies (Gluten Free)

    Gluten Free Molasses Spice Cookies

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    Apple and Cranberry Crisp

    Apple and Cranberry Crisp

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    Spinach Salad with Persimmons, Roasted Beets, Goat Cheese and a Toasted Hazelnut Vinaigrette

    Spinach Salad with Persimmons, Roasted Beets, Goat Cheese and a Toasted Hazelnut Vinaigrette

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    Pig Candy (Bacon Peanut Brittle) and the Good Meat Book

    It seems like everywhere you look in the last couple of years bacon is a key ingredient in everything from savory to sweet, from casseroles to cupcakes, so I guess putting it in candy makes sense in some weird way.  I’m not late…

  • Food Markets,  Restaurants,  Travel

    San Francisco Dining 2010

    In early September my husband and I took a quick three day trip up to San Francisco to celebrate our wedding anniversary. When discussing what we wanted to do for the big event, we decided that rather than have a…

  • Persimmon Bread
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    Persimmon Cranberry Bread

    This bread this the best of sweet fall flavors of persimmons and cranberries.

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