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French Vanilla Orange Raspberry Cake
One of my Bff’s is having a dinner party for her work friends tonight and I volunteered to make the dessert for her party as she is not one of that loves to spend time in the kitchen…other than putting a frozen TV dinner in the microwave. When I began to describe a few of… Read more
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Brussels Sprouts Coleslaw
Today I had 8 ladies here for a luncheon and served this salad. All 8 ladies wanted the recipe. It is scrumptious and so different because of the dressing and shredded brussels sprouts.The flavor is just so creamy and went perfect with the hot vegetable soup and rolls that were served along with it. It… Read more
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Cheesy Rosemary Leek Bread Pudding*
1 teas olive oil 1 medium leek, white part only, cut in half lengthwise and then cut into thin half moons Kosher salt and black pepper to taste 8 large eggs 2 cups milk 2 teas fresh thyme leaves or 1 teas Herbes de Provence Zest of 1 lemon 5 cups La Brea Bakery rosemary… Read more
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Chocolate Croissant Cocottes
I’m so glad I just have to type the wood “cocottes” and not have to pronounce it…wouldn’t have a clue. If it does rhyme with butter, sugar or cream, your guess is as good as mine. Upon leaving Costco yesterday, the sweet little teeny bopper at the exit door handed Frosty one of their yearly… Read more
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Happy Thanksgiving to All and to All A Good Night
IT is official, when the last Thanksgiving plate is washed today, we can unpack the Christmas dishes without guilt or fear of being criticized that we are rushing Christmas. Truth be told, I am one of the closet Christmas fairies that hide all the Christmas décor until I feel safe to bring it all out.… Read more
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Christmases Past
Early this morning Frosty’s phone rang and lo and behold it was some of our friends Face Timing us from Richmond Virginia. Of course, friends who you don’t see very often Face Time you before you have had the chance to comb your hair or caked on layers of make up that is now necessary… Read more
Chocolate Castles 