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Barter — the New Way to Pay
Today was an exciting day. No, nothing related to work — to the place that I go to toil in order to win a paycheck. It was exciting for other reasons, although one of which is also financially driven. Here’s the story. I have a [...]
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Farmer’s Market Find
I’ve been so lucky to have a farmer’s market right outside my doorstep this summer. It’s not only convenient, but it allows me to get away with not having to get in the car to drive somewhere for great produce. I picked up 3 very large tomatoes last week and turned [...]
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What would Mr. Darcy Say?
I stumbled upon a a Bollywood movie this morning before work and got sucked right in. “Bride and Prejudice” my not be exactly what Jane Austin thought of when she wrote the legendary book, “Pride and Prejudice,” but then, would any modern-day movie do the book justice? Bride has [...]
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A great idea came to me last night. I have everything at my disposal … crazy cappuccino machines, ice cream makers, food processors, stand mixers, juice extractors and more, why not make use of some of it and educate myself at the same time?
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Spontaneity
An idea came to me this morning after I confirmed that I was not scheduled to work today. As I walked back the the house, enjoying the mild breeze, I thought, why not head downtown to the Museum of American History to see the exhibit featuring Julia Child’s kitchen! What a great [...]
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Still Cooking
Come on in, take a seat, let the stress of your day roll off your shoulders for a few minutes and look what I made for dinner tonight! I decided to have one more crack at rich, decadent, buttery, creamy, cheesy, ooey, gooey Julia Child goodness. I picked up a pound of shrimp [...]
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A Movie-Inspired Dinner
Or was it a Julia inspired dinner? Or a Julie inspired dinner? It’s difficult to say, really, but all three played a role in a wonderful evening with friends. I’d been waiting for the movie for a very, very long time. I’d heard about Julie Powell after stumbling [...]
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Tempting and Tantalizing Treats
I spent a lot of time with sugar and heat yesterday afternoon and the results were pretty darn incredible, if I do say so myself.
I’ve never had Salted Caramel Ice Cream, but I just had to make it after seeing the recipe in last month’s Gourmet Magazine. Yes, making ice cream [...]
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Do you say Car-mel or Car-a-mel?
I think it’s a regional thing, but I say Car-Mel. Well, now I say Car-a-mel. I’ve trained myself. But I still say Flaar-da, Arrange (orange), mirrer (mirror) and draws (drawers). I’m sorry, it’s just a Jersey thing. Thankfully I don’t have the hair. Ok, [...]
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The Pits
Cooking is a series of trials and tribulations. I think . When meals get boring, when it’s just the same old thing, that’s a red flag that says … it’s time to step out of the box, take chances and try something new. So, this morning I did. Well, [...]
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