Monthly Archives: December 2010

Walnut Cookies

Well… the OFFICIAL title of this first place winner of the 2010 Chicago Tribune Holiday Cookie Contest is ‘Grandma’s Walnut Horns’ – but I know neither Beth Grabowski nor her granny – so let’s just cut to the chase: these … Continue reading

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Catalina French Salad Dressing

I am quite aware that ‘Catalina’ – in this case – does not, in ANY way, shape or form, refer to any foodstuffs from the Catalan region of Spain – so if you’re thinking about getting into a medium or, … Continue reading

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The return o’ the cheesy olive bombs

Tis the season for noshing and all that happy happy, merry merry stuff – so it’s a good time to repeat this tasty little gem of a munchy from, I believe, the glory days of cocktail parties and twelve martini … Continue reading

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Ho Ho Ho…

We’re off to get (as Rich calls it) our hairs did this morning – a perfect time to drop off some goodies o’ the season! This year’s assortment (all bundled up in an official – HOW COOL IS THAT? – … Continue reading

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Guess what’s in the box…

I won’t keep you hanging – it’s a blue cheese and walnut terrine – all wrapped up and almost ready to go as part of someone’s buzzyfoods gift bag. I just need to finish printing and attaching labels to everything. … Continue reading

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Bacon Jam

I came across this recipe in the current issue of Everyday Food, and was intrigued. Sweet and savory, a combination of bacon and brown sugar and maple syrup and cider vinegar and, well, you’ll see; this could be the perfect … Continue reading

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Again with the Clementines…

I posted this recipe for Clementine Marmalade last summer, when imported Clementines were available in some of our markets. Now, we’re in the midst of Clementine Season for our home-grown little bundles o’ citrus-y sweetness, and I thought I may … Continue reading

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REALLY GOOD Blue Cheese Dressing

As you may know, I like me my blue cheese. I like it in a salad. I like it on a cracker. Or a chip. Or a chicken wing. As a matter of fact, I have stated before that, in … Continue reading

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Roast Pork with Honey and Soy Sauce

Sunday was a pajama day for us. The snow wasn’t TOO deep, it wasn’t THAT bitterly cold (yet), and the wind wasn’t TERRIBLY biting; but those three moderate annoyances, when compared to our cheery fire, a good new novel, happy … Continue reading

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We Three Beans of…

well, maybe not soon to be a major holiday hit, but this was one easy, flavorful, and, I think, pretty-darned-good-for-you side salad for now or any time of year. And it’s not your deli’s three bean salad, either, so get … Continue reading

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