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Sara Moulton Live...Join the Troops in Bringing her Back

With the announcement of Gourmet Magazine's closing, I've been wondering what Sara Moulton is up to.  I've seen her on network television a few times.  Her PBS shows are still airing…even if I think I've seen them all.  I visit her website often to find out what she's up to or where she'll be

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Dinner...Roasted All Around

Went to the market today looking for some veggies.  With the Thanksgiving meal behind me, I figured that I could use an infusion of real veggies.  I bought zucchini, yellow squash, onion, cauliflower, and asparagus.  I immediately thought…carmelize the bunch in the oven.  I waltzed past the seafood counter hoping for something exciting.  Salmon,

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2009 Christmas Cookie List

After reviewing recipes and then organizing them by type and method, I've come up with my list.  Some are old favorites, others are kitsch that adds a little bit of fun to the list.  I've provided the name and source below.  As I begin to make them in the next few weeks, I'll post the recipes and my experiences.  Here's the list for starters: Continue reading 2009 Christmas Cookie List

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Christmas Cookies...Gourmet, I miss you!

I'm going through my vast library of cookbooks and magazines acquired over the years.  It's Christmas cookie planning day.  I like to go through everything, mark the items that appeal to me this year.  I'll go back through the marked items to create a cookie menu that provides a good mix of flavor and

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Happy Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving!!!

I hope that everyone has a great day today with friends, family and the like.  May you enjoy good company and great food.  There is a lot that we all have to be thankful for.

This year, I get the honors of the family sweet potatoes.  In years past, my grandmother would

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Pacing ourselves for Thanksgiving

So…It’s Thanksgiving week.  What should we eat?  Given the fact that we haven’t spent much time on the treadmill lately, I’m of the opinion that I shouldn’t eat anything!!!  I love getting together with family and really love to eat good food.  However, I realize that I probably should eat some food prior to

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Gourmet Cookbook 2009

 

I'm very excited at 5am this morning.  No work today, quiet room, and the latest Gourmet Magazine cookbook next to me.  It's recipe reading time!  I can't wait to plan for the future.  Got to go, coffee is ready!

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