• Archive for February, 2006

    Hello, Sweetnicks!

    by  • February 14, 2006 • On the web • 0 Comments

    I entered a recipe into Sweetnick’s ARF/5-A-Day Tuesdays, so check here for a roundup later. The one I entered was my Spicy Turkey, which I really want to make again soon. I’ll have to pick up some turkey breasts this week.

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    Aphrodite’s Brownies

    by  • February 14, 2006 • Cookies, dessert • 0 Comments

    Aphrodite’s Brownies 2 cups sugar 3/4 cup butter, softened 1/2 cup cocoa powder 1 tsp vanilla extract 4 eggs 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 1 tsp honey 1/3 cup brewed expresso or strong coffee 1/2 tsp ginger 1/2 tsp allspice 1/3 cup water Preheat oven to 350 degrees...

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    Liquid Aphrodisiac

    by  • February 11, 2006 • drinks • 1 Comment

    I’ve heard it a million times. “I don’t like the taste of water.” And with that comment off the person goes to grab a soda, juice or whatever taste it is they do like. Of course, they’re abandoning the possibility that water could be made tasty with a few minor adjustments. But let’s face...

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    Italian Turkey Meatballs

    by  • February 11, 2006 • dinner, turkey • 6 Comments

    Super Stop & Shop had a buy one, get one free sale on ground turkey this week so I used that as an excuse to do a bait and switch exercise with my husband and he didn’t know the difference. These turkey meatballs are really yummy, and the lean turkey is a nice alternative...

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    Adventures in Bananas

    by  • February 10, 2006 • lessons • 1 Comment

    I like to try new things and drag along who ever I can get to join me. So it was no surprise a few weeks back when I saw red bananas on sale and bought them. I took them home (with the rest of my groceries) brimming with excitement at the prospect of discovering...

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    Martha, Here I Come

    by  • February 7, 2006 • events, Martha Stewart • 2 Comments

    Okay, I admit it. I am a devoted Martha watcher. Everyday at 11 a.m., you know where to find me. Yes, that’s right. Tuned into NBC watching Martha take on food, craft and culture. Who knew I would be so into her show when it debuted in the fall? Certainly not I. So anyway,...

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    Things No Kitchen Should Be Without

    by  • February 4, 2006 • lessons • 0 Comments

    Knives – Everyone should have a good knife set. And if you are really into cooking, that should be a great knife set. I have a set of Zwilling J.A.Henckles and they are good, reliable blades. But for the pro, something more along the lines of Global Knives is more appropriate. These sleek knives...

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