Monthly Archives: March 2009

Magnolia Cupcakes

Posted on March 30, 2009 by

Yesterday was Lucy’s birthday. Lucy is my son’s best friend (although once your 7 I don’t know if it’s cool for a boy to call his girl his ‘best friend’). Our families are close and the kids are like siblings. … Continue reading →

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What I’m Reading Today

Posted on March 25, 2009 by

It’s a virtual throwdown at the NY Times today. Julia Moskin and Kim Severson get $50 to make dinner for six and Frank Bruni was the judge. Was it Kim’s Mexican Feast (carnitas anyone?) or Julia’s French Italian (I do … Continue reading →

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Just for Fun

Posted on March 22, 2009 by

It’s sick, it’s wrong, but you can’t stop looking…if this doesn’t inspire you to start eating healthy, I don’t know what will. Take a look and come back-I want to hear which was your favorite!

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Grown Up Birthday Presents

Posted on March 19, 2009 by

Tonight we’re going to a birthday dinner for a friend. It’s not a particularly special number but, a birthday none the less and certainly a good reason to gather around the table for a meal. So, what to bring as … Continue reading →

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What I’m Reading Today

Posted on March 18, 2009 by

Happy Wednesday! Mmm….Biscuits. To me that phrase is as good as Homer echoing about donuts. I LOVE biscuits, especially slathered with butter and honey. Thankfully I don’t make them often. Today’s LA Times has a recipe from Harris Ranch for … Continue reading →

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My Kind of Corned Beef

Posted on March 17, 2009 by

I’ve never been a fan of Irish style corned beef and cabbage. I know, it’s St. Patrick’s day and I’m probably commiting all kinds of Leprechaun sins by even saying that today but, it’s the truth. The corned beef is … Continue reading →

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You’ve Tried the Rest Now Try the Best

Posted on March 14, 2009 by

When the 18th Street Pizzeria Delfina opened, the owners (and my good friends), Craig and Annie, gave me a t-shirt that said ‘You’ve Tried the Rest, Now Try the Best’ on the back. After being propositioned by a smarmy guy … Continue reading →

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What I’m Reading Today

Posted on March 11, 2009 by

It’s Wednesday again…here’s what I’m reading: Taking a hint from Mark Bittman’s ’100 ways….’ lists in past issues of the NY Times, the SF Chron has 33 ways to use leftover bread. I’m a huge fan of homemade breadcrumbs, which … Continue reading →

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From Italy to Arizona by way of Chicago

Posted on March 10, 2009 by

We just returned from a trip to AZ to visit my husband’s family. This bunch, the Italian side, was born and raised in Chicago but have all migrated west to the sunshine of Arizona. A quick trip for us, not … Continue reading →

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Kickin’ it Old School

Posted on March 7, 2009 by

Tonight I was making meatballs (or as my almost 7 year old son calls it, spaghetti and balls…’balls’ being his new favorite word). I make my balls with beef and pork, sometimes veal thrown in there too. I try to … Continue reading →

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