Monthly Archives: July 2010

A Daring Bakers Flop

The July 2010 Daring Bakers’ challenge was hosted by Sunita of Sunita’s world – life and food. Sunita challenged everyone to make an ice-cream filled Swiss roll that’s then used to make a bombe with hot fudge. Her recipe is … Continue reading

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Menu Plan Monday: Almonds

As I looked through the Menu Swap List, I was shocked to realize that we haven’t had almonds as our ingredient.  At least, not since I’ve been hosting, which is quite a long time.  So I think we’re due! Almonds … Continue reading

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Banana Cupcakes with Fudgy Chocolate Frosting

E, (aka DH) has developed food intolerances to bananas and eggs, so it was time for both to leave the premises.  So I went hunting for something that looked delicious, and made Elana’s Banana Cream Pie Cupcakes with my VERY … Continue reading

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Menu Plan Monday–Cukes!

Renee of Beyond Tofu and Rice Cakes is our hostess, and she’s chosen cucumbers.  Please head over to her site to see what she and the other menu planners have coming up! I hope to post a menu plan later.  … Continue reading

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Menu Plan Monday July 12th–Salads!

What a week! My sweetheart has been having tummy troubles. And no, it’s not Celiac. (funny to see where my brain goes…) It’s been quite a challenge because he seems to have attacks of pain regardless of what he eats, … Continue reading

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Easier Easy Almond Cookies

I posted a recipe for Easy Almond Cookies a while back, but these…these are even easier.   I enjoy both and can’t say which I like better, the other have much more of a hearty texture while these are delicious wafer-ish … Continue reading

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Menu Plan Monday July 5th–Summertime foods

I hope everyone had a lovely holiday–we sure did!  I got to see my nephew, who is just the cutest little munchkin ever. My summertime favorites?  Southwestern Quinoa and black bean salad, Salsa-mole, preferably with Chickpea crackers Summer Lovin’ Salad … Continue reading

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A day in pictures

Zombie cat says: Brains! I saw this picture, and wondered how I managed to capture Houdini looking possessed as he chomped down on lemongrass. Then I took a second look in real life and realized it wasn’t the camera, that’s … Continue reading

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