Dessert

French Crumb Cake

November 14, 2009
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Mmmmm…this is one of those things that when I get a craving for it, nothing else can take its place. I think the reason for this is that it is *Just Plain Good*. And I mean that as high praise. Just as when you call something ‘vanilla’, that doesn’t necessarily mean its boring. Don’t get […]

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From the Blogger Files: Cardamom Cookies

February 20, 2009
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As I said earlier, for the past few weeks I’ve been reading, cooking, baking and eating my way through some wonderful food blogs. So I thought I’d share some of the recipes I’ve tried with you.

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Cornmeal Cake with Wild Strawberries

December 16, 2008
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I’m not a big fan of cornbread, but as a good Italain girl (at least the half my Mama raised!), I am a big fan of cornmeal. Whether boiled into a soft polenta, fried into a hard one, or added to a cake or other dessert recipe—count me in! There is just something about that […]

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Not Much to Look at…

October 7, 2008
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Actually reminds me of the surface of Mars… But the taste is Heavenly!

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Anise Toast

April 3, 2008
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One of my mama’s all-time favorite treats (along with Fig Newtons and a Hot Fudge Sundae) is Stella Doro Anisette Toast. Not the most decadent or lavish treat in the world…but can be just the right thing–for breakfast or snack time. While I was growing up I didn’t understand her love of the toast—I really […]

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