Monthly Archives: December 2009

MEXI SQUASH

Just when I said all I can eat this month are desserts, I can safely say that I now want nothing to do with them. The excitement for all things cookie, toffee, gingerbread or peppermint has waned. The pine is dried to a crisp, and people will take their lights down this weekend after making...

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CHOCOLATE PEPPERMINT MOLTEN CAKES

Besides the hearty soup and well balance bowl we’ve had the past two posts, it seems my diet lately has consisted of more treats than usual. I feel so cliche even saying that, as I would love to tell you I prefer carrot sticks to cookies, but I do not, especially in December. Likely story,...

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LENTIL SOUP WITH CHIPOTLE YOGURT

We had our inaugural rain here in southern California. That means it is now permissable to lug out your big cast iron pot and get creative. I adore how heavy my soup pot is; so sturdy and ready to take on whatever you care to throw in. There is something about soup that seems emotional...

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PEANUT SAUCE BENTO BOWL

Why are there consistently bottomless leftovers from Thanksgiving? I went by my parents house today and there remain two giant tupperware full of stuffing. I didn’t take home any leftovers and still do not want to look at any dish that represents colonial America. Our dinner this year was great. The food was lovely, we...

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