January 2011

Tracy’s Cupcake Party

January 30, 2011
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  My friend Tracy has been hosting a cupcake competition for “Best Taste” and “Most Original Theme” for many years. This year was the first time I participated and I have to tell you, that I was blown away by the design and artistry of her competing baker friends. Guest judge was Desiree Kelly the [...]

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All They Want is "Schnitzel"

January 28, 2011
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Here is an example of a conversation at our house before I try to decide on what to cook for dinner. Me: Kids, any ideas what I should cook for dinner tonight? Kids: Schnitzel! Me: Oh, not again. You always give me the same answer. Kids: But Mom, you haven’t made it in soooo long. [...]

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Nutty Kahlua Chocolate Chip Cookies

January 25, 2011
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It is really not my intention to spoil any of your new year’s resolutions, really not. I think we all try to eat a little healthier to get rid of a few pounds accumulated over the holidays. I know, my mirror knows and so does my scale. Personally, I don’t believe in depriving yourself of [...]

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Spicy Cauliflower Pasta with Garlic, Anchovies and Capers

January 21, 2011
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  How do you get kids and most adults to like their cauliflower? The secret is: Roast it! Then you pep it up with garlic, fennel, anchovies, capers and some pepper flakes. I swear, this spicy cauliflower pasta dish is one of my daughter’s favorite. She fights you for the left overs the next day. [...]

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Chicken Noodle Soup

January 18, 2011
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Humble ingredients shine in this heartwarming chicken noodle soup. This simple combination of carrots, celery, chicken, noodles and broth never seems to disappoint. This chicken soup will be on your dinner table in less than an hour. Smiling faces will await you, especially from your little ones. My kids love chicken noodle soup after a [...]

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Chai-Scented Granola with Kefir and Blueberries

January 16, 2011
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Breakfasts are usually very simple at our house, mostly because I am not a morning person and it is definitely not the first thing on my daily agenda to get up early to prepare an elaborate meal for everybody. I often feel like I am sleepwalking preparing school lunches. But I still think that it [...]

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Flat Iron Steak with Red Wine Sauce and My View West

January 15, 2011
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I have mentioned before, that I am very lucky to have a friend who raises her own cattle. They are treated very well and get the best feed ever. In fact it’s the same feed all of the horses receive at her barn. I purchased this flat iron steaks from her. The flat iron steak [...]

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"Amerikaner/ Americans" or "The Girls are Baking"

January 12, 2011
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My daughter and her friend treated us with these delightful baked goodies one day during Christmas vacation. “Amerikaner” is a very common black and white cookie in Germany. They are available at most bakeries and I haven’t met I child yet, that didn’t love to eat “Amerikaner”. They have a very light vanilla flavored crumb [...]

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Orange Flavored New York Style Cheesecake

January 9, 2011
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Do you like to go shopping? I have to admit that I really enjoy it. Especially when I run into somebody helpful and pleasant like Kathleen. While shopping for my ingredients to bake a cheese cake way back in September I met Kathleen at the refrigerated section at the supermarket while she was loading up [...]

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Alaskan wild caught Salmon steamed in Champagne

January 6, 2011
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I remember the time when leftover Champagne in the fridge after New Year’s Eve would have been out of the question. Those days are long gone and yes, you are correct, we have not gotten older, just wiser! Therefore I still had a half empty bottle of Champagne that I decided to use for my [...]

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