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Quick & Creamy Tomato Soup

Tuesday November 4th 2008

I don’t know if this happens to anyone else, but when the weather turns colder, my inner eight-year-old starts to crave Campbell’s tomato soup and grilled cheese. Here’s my grown-up version. This frequently shows up on our table on weeknights when we don’t have a ton of time to cook. Because the recipe calls for [...]

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Chicken Cooked in Cream

Thursday October 9th 2008

Warning: This isn’t diet food. This chicken is comfort food times ten. I was feeling a little under the weather when I got home from the office, and wanted something soothing, warm, salty, and rich. I don’t eat like this all the time. Honest. So, you know that thing your grandmother used to do with [...]

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Spice Trader’s Reserve Vanilla Ice Cream

Wednesday September 3rd 2008

On the topic of vanilla ice cream, you can, of course, also make your own. It’s really easy to do. I’ve found that the key to making really good vanilla ice cream is to start with the best ingredients you can get your paws on. If you can get your cream and eggs from a [...]

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One Bee’s Kiss, Please. Hold the Stinger.

Saturday August 23rd 2008

I couldn’t tell you why, but I’m dying for a cocktail tonight. Not a glass of wine. Not an old standby like a martini or a bourbon, straight up. I’m in the mood for something a little fancy, a little girly, and definitely a little bit sweet. On evenings like this, when I’m feeling indulgent [...]

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