Monthly Archives: February 2012
I haven’t made cookies in ages!
These peanut butter surprise cookies caught my eye and since I had everything in my kitchen already, I decided to give them a go! I doubled the recipe since I wanted some to bring in to share round work and … Continue reading
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Healthy, healthy smoothies!
So, if you know me at all, you know that I am the world’s worst vegetarian in that I mainly live off of dairy and carbohydrates. I’m trying to be better, though, starting with this green smoothie! It’s very reminiscent … Continue reading
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Successful tofu!
I’ve never been very good with tofu – no matter how long I marinate it or how much I try to season it, it always ends up being a little bit bland. But that’s all changed with this recipe for … Continue reading
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February movies!
I don’t like Daniel Radcliffe (he’s just so pasty – he’s a pasty tool – and I don’t mean pale when I say pasty [that would be like the milk calling the snow white], I mean that he always looks … Continue reading
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Arthur’s new obsession…
My grandmother gave me an alarm clock with two kittens on it and Arthur is fascinated by it. The first time I put in the batteries, he just sat and stared at it. And stared at it. And stared at … Continue reading
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An intriguing dessert!
When I read about this on foodgawker, I had to try it. Wasabi? Crystallized ginger? Brownies? Yes, please! The flavors are really nice together – a hint of spiciness cutting through the sweetness of the chocolate. That’s a home run … Continue reading
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I made sourdough bread!
Oh, and some soup. But sourdough bread! In ridiculous quantities! The soup is garlic potato soup and is really nice and was pretty easy to put together. But I think you’ll notice that most of that photo is taken up … Continue reading
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Dessert mashup!
Raise your hand if you like cheesecake. Now raise your hand if you like cinnamon rolls. Then you are going to be interested in this, potentially the most ridiculous dessert ever! Cinnamon. Roll. Cheesecake. I know what you’re thinking “Oh, … Continue reading
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DIY FYI
So, an attempt to fix a leaky bathroom faucet turned into replacing the sink and vanity instead. Just a tip for any of you out there who might be working on a similar project, do not – I repeat, DO … Continue reading
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January movies!
It’s intense and difficult to watch at times, but it’s still very good! But, yeah, difficult to watch.
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In which I make a beautiful dinner!
Otherwise known as soft polenta with caramelized onions, mushrooms, and a poached egg. This was sooooo tasty! A little more time consuming than I usually make, but not too difficult (do keep an eye on the caramelizing onions – mine … Continue reading
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Let the catching up commence!
The last day I spent housesitting for my parents I was struck with kitchen inspiration and made not one but two cakes. The first was a red wine chocolate cake from Smitten Kitchen. The wine I bought ended up being … Continue reading
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