baking
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Biscotti and baby pacifiers
As first time parent one resolves to do (or not to do) many things. Stuff like – I will only nurse and not formula feed. I will not fill the house with baby crap. I will only use cloth diapers. I will shower everyday and wear something more presentable than old pajamas. I will not watch TV unless it’s…
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Apple and Nut Tarts
The city has been getting a steady flow of snow since Friday evening and it finally feels like winter – the storybook kind; not the wet-bone-chilling-tundra kind. I went out for a short walk to the library and the grocery store mostly because it was a chance to bust out my snow shoes which saw no action last season. …
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Almond Banana Muffins
Let’s be honest here. No matter how good, muffins are just muffins. Just like cupcakes are just cupcakes. They don’t change lives. They don’t perform miracles. People who swear by them need to find better things to be passionate about. That said, there is a difference between a good muffin and a bad grocery-store-711-boxed-mix-muffin. First, the size…
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tarte au citron
Remember when I went to David Lebovitz’s Book Signing in Chicago past winter? Remember how I told him that I was a big fan but had never (ever) baked any of his recipes? He was still kind and allowed me talk to him for another five minutes. But inside I felt like a poser and I…
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Muffins
Confession: I hoard baking liners. I can’t have enough. Just look at them, how can one have enough?? In order to reduce my stash for new ones I decided to bake some muffins today. I asked Devang what type of muffin he would like. His reply: oh blueberry, chocolate chip, banana walnut? I like the question…
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Happy Birthday Devang!
Is it weird that my cell phone directory reads “Baby” for my husband’s number?I entered it as such way back in the day when we started dating and haven’t quite found the need to change it.I like to see “Baby calling” when he calls. It makes me smile every time.I am weird. Yes. Today is…
The Antibland Chronicles 