From the monthly archives:

February 2011

Chocolate Walnut Bread Pudding and Random, Random Thoughts

February 28, 2011

Maybe it’s my introspective nature.  Maybe it’s the fact I’m good blogger.  Or perhaps (most likely) it is some combination of the two.  But the fact of the matter is I spend a lot of time thinking about food – about the role it plays in my life, my likes and dislikes, and especially lately, [...]

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Pizza with Egg, Bacon, and Goat Cheese

February 23, 2011

Those who know me know I’m always up for a good challenge so when the fabulous Natasha of 5 Star Foodie asked if I would like to participate in the new 2011 5 Star Makeover hosted by her and Lazaro of Lazaro Cooks! it took me only a moment to say yes.  This month’s challenge [...]

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Chocolate Stout Ice Cream

February 21, 2011

There’s a common strategy in the cooking world that if you want to introduce someone to something new - especially if it’s a food they think they don’t like – you should pair it with a favorite food.  That means putting ew-inducing vegetables on pizza or trying out a new spice blend, say Garam Masala, on french [...]

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Buffalo Chicken Twice Baked Potatoes

February 15, 2011

Here in Chicago the crazy snowstorms are over and the thaw has begun.  Which for me has meant a last ditch effort to sneak in some rich comfort foods before having to switch over to the lighter fare that is bikini friendly.  Among these sinful treats were these Buffalo Chicken Twice baked Potatoes.   With [...]

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Cauliflower, Potato, and Cheese Soup

February 11, 2011

As when making any resolution or goal it’s not uncommon, after a little while to find yourself bumping up against obstacles. You know, one moment it’s smooth sailing and the next you hit the kind of road block that makes you want to give up or revert to your old ways. It usually comes just [...]

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A Valentine’s Day Wine & Chocolate Pairing and a Giveaway

February 10, 2011

Five days until Valentine’s Day. Five days until, depending on your outlook, elation or panic sets in, or perhaps some emotion in between.  From discussing this holiday with friends and acquaintances it seems like one day that is either loathed or loved.  I myself am a hopeless romantic, so it’s pretty obvious which side of [...]

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Pumpkin Bacon Wontons with Maple Balsamic Sauce

February 2, 2011

Confession time – I sometimes crush on a dish the way a girl normally crushes on a guy.  Silly, I know, but I do.  I’ve come to terms with the fact that my relationship with food borders on unusual most of the time. Sometimes I am first acquainted with a new meal and it takes [...]

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