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Apple Bacon Cheese Bread

Posted on 30 November 2012 | Comments Off on Apple Bacon Cheese Bread

(Or, in order of importance, bacon cheese bread apple.)

I am not a fan of the apple. Look, I get that they are good for you (an apple a day and all that), but the only uncooked apple I tolerate is the honeycrisp.

Ugh, and don’t even get me started on cooked apples. They are squishy and mushy and often accompanied by (bleck) cinnamon. Why would you subject yourself to that?

When this month’s Twelve Loaves ingredient(s) was announced, I had big plans to make pear gorgonzola pizza with greens. I even researched how to make pizza dough in a bread machine and everything.
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Muted Monday: Blossom

Posted on 27 November 2012 | Comments Off on Muted Monday: Blossom

Pins of the week: Handmade Gifts

Posted on 24 November 2012 | Comments Off on Pins of the week: Handmade Gifts

I was strong and did not succumb to the madness of Black Friday. Not even online — though I was sorely tempted.

I decided that my holiday gifts this year are going to be all handmade! Given that I preserve so much, about 40% of this big task is complete. Mind you, I have had no luck in finding appropriate gift packaging so there’s that problem, but it will get figured out.

• These lump of coal cookies are brilliant.
• The very idea of this vanilla chai tea mix makes me warm all over.
• I am petrified at the thought of hot sugar, but these caramels are too beautiful not to make.
• Vanilla extract is definitely on the list. It’s easy and universally useful.
• My grilling friends (and I) will love this spicy dry rub.

Dried Dates Stuffed with Goat Cheese and Almonds

Posted on 22 November 2012 | 13 responses

Happy Turkey Day from sunny California!

Though Denver was often sunny too.

This year, I am most thankful that we were able to move back early to the Bay Area. And that we are lucky enough to enjoy dinner today with 2 close friends and their son.

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Muted Monday: Within Reach

Posted on 19 November 2012 | Comments Off on Muted Monday: Within Reach

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