Monthly Archives: December 2008

French Yule Log–A Daring Baker Challenge

Posted on December 29, 2008 by Cheryl Harris

This month’s challenge is brought to us by the adventurous Hilda from Saffron and Blueberry and Marion from Il en Faut Peu Pour Etre Heureux.  They have chosen a French Yule Log by Flore from Florilege Gourmand. I love being … Continue reading →

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Menu Plan Monday Dec 22nd

Posted on December 21, 2008 by Cheryl Harris

As you can see, things have been busy at Chez Harris. I always end up baking more than I mean to, and this year is no exception. I’m glad that I’ve avoided huge excess, though! This week was a Chocolate … Continue reading →

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Everything just tastes better when covered in chocolate

Posted on December 20, 2008 by Cheryl Harris

I’ve had been under the weather this month, necessitating some ingenuity to whip up some tasty allergen friendly treats that are super easy to make. My three favorites? Chocolate covered pomegranate seeds, chocolate covered clementines and pistachio brittle (pumpkin seed … Continue reading →

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Summer Lovin’ salad

Posted on December 18, 2008 by Cheryl Harris

I’m a springtime and summer kinda gal, and the winter months tend to get me down.  This salad is small a taste of summertime goodness to remind me of what I’m (eventually) looking forward to!  And this was such a … Continue reading →

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Menu Plan Monday Dec 15th

Posted on December 14, 2008 by Cheryl Harris

I love this week’s theme: nuts and seeds! Honestly, I eat a jinormous quantity of both and can’t imagine life without them. Nutritious, full of fiber, portable, easy…very few days go by without me eating nuts! And almost all of … Continue reading →

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Mini Menu Plan and Holiday Tips

Posted on December 7, 2008 by Cheryl Harris

Genghis and Houdini have the right idea, and I’m motivated to take a nap along with them. It has been one of those weeks.  One of those months?  You get the idea.  I’ve put together a gob of good holiday … Continue reading →

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Spiced Forbidden Rice Pudding

Posted on December 4, 2008 by Cheryl Harris

A rice pudding fit for an empress… As the story goes, forbidden rice was reserved for the emperor. I’m not sure I can blame him for not wanting to share! If you taste it, you’ll understand. It’s gloriously, indulgently purple, … Continue reading →

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