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Pumpkin Nut Bars – Just in Time for Thanksgiving

September 23, 2009
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Thanksgiving is just around the corner and I’m already craving pumpkin desserts. In Canada, Thanksgiving is celebrated during the first week of October while my family in the states will celebrate it in November. With two Thanksgiving approaching, I am…

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Grape & Walnut Focaccia

August 17, 2009
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Peter Reinhart is the man behind the book, The Bread Baker’s Apprentice. He does not know me and I’ve never met him, so why did I constantly think about him while on vacation last month?

Well, I’ve been eager to…

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Strawberry-Blueberry Magic Cobbler Recipe

June 30, 2009
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Berry season is upon us and I couldn’t be more happy. Whether you’re looking for strawberries, blueberries, raspberries or boysenberries, the fruits are becoming readily available and at affordable prices. This berry cobbler is versatile and a great use of…

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Raspberry Souffle Recipe

May 31, 2009
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I’ve been on a souffle expedition this past week and conclude with a simple raspberry souffle. Don’t raise an eyebrow and scoff at the short ingredients list or inquire why I didn’t include any liqueur, it really would have overcomplicated…

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Apricot-Cherry Upside-Down Cake Recipe

May 21, 2009
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We arrived at the food blog conference on Sunday to find a long table loaded with sugar-topped scones, breakfast breads, and freshly-made plump sausages. I scanned the table for the most intriguing bits and found myself fixated on the most…

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Persian Date Cake (Ranginak) Recipe

March 26, 2009
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This recipe inspired me so much this past week. I find the cake visually stunning, chewy dates stuffed with toasted walnuts then bathed in a burnt butter/flour mixture before topping with cinnamon, cardamom, and pistachios. And, if the visual appeal…

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Coconut-Mango Jello Recipe

March 19, 2009
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Growing up in Michigan, I never really saw a mango. I remember seeing my roommate’s friend eating one when we were in college and I wondered what the heck it was. As with most things, it wasn’t until I reached…

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Cocktail Buns Recipe, Gai Mei Bao

February 14, 2008

Happy Valentine’s Day!

Another Valentine’s Day is upon us — I didn’t really know what to do this year for Joe. I made him a card and decided to replicate one of his favorite Chinese baked goods for breakfast on Valentine’s…

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