Monthly Archives: January 2009

Tuiles: A Daring Baker Challenge

Posted on January 29, 2009 by Cheryl Harris

It’s Daring Baker time again, and this month’s challenge is brought to us by Karen of Bake My Day and Zorra of 1x umruehren bitte aka Kochtopf. They have chosen Tuiles from The Chocolate Book by Angélique Schmeink and Nougatine … Continue reading →

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Menu Plan Monday January 26

Posted on January 26, 2009 by Cheryl Harris

I got Manda’s email saying that this week’s food was licorice as I was eating bunch of sauteed fennel. If I had realized, I would have waited! I didn’t want to repeat it again this week, so I will do … Continue reading →

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Arugula Winter Pesto

Posted on January 25, 2009 by Cheryl Harris

This is barely a recipe, but it is tasty! Lately, quick and easy have been the primary food criteria around these parts.  This pesto fits the bill, and works to make anything taste yummier. I use it as a dip … Continue reading →

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Menu Plan Monday Jan 19th

Posted on January 18, 2009 by Cheryl Harris

What a week to stay snuggled and bundled up! When I mentioned to friends that our cats tend to do the “furry yin yang” in the winter months, I was met with blank stares. So this is what it looks … Continue reading →

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Menu Plan Monday January 12th

Posted on January 11, 2009 by Cheryl Harris

I was surprised by Ginger’s pick of “locally grown” for this week’s menu swap. It IS much harder to get locally grown foods in the middle of winter, but that’s extra reason to support local farmers! Hopefully we can do … Continue reading →

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Quick and Easy Asian Style Gingery Soup

Posted on January 10, 2009 by Cheryl Harris

This is a quick and and easy recipe that I turn to when I have a sore throat. It is in no way authentically Asian (or authentically anything, for that matter!) I find it very satisfying, and very low maintenance. … Continue reading →

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Menu Plan Monday Jan 5th–Soup!

Posted on January 4, 2009 by Cheryl Harris

I hope you all had great New Year’s celebrations and look forward to seeing the yummy food that went along with it! This week’s theme is soup, because I love soup. Soup is the best part of winter months. It’s … Continue reading →

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