Monthly Archives: November 2009

Whiskey for my pie, beer for my horses

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It’s Cantuccini (Biscotti) Baking Time Again

I’ve been baking biscotti every Christmas for at least the last ten years. I started baking this cookie after getting tired of paying an arm and leg for one little slice at the local coffee shop. In 2006, when we … Continue reading

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Buying Local

Even before reading the book, Animal, Vegetable, Miracle by Barbara Kingsolver, I’ve been interested in buying more local. This book documents the yearlong story of her family’s journey after moving from Tucson to rural America where they vowed to eat … Continue reading

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End of The Line

This is my submission for the Picture This Photo Contest on gardeninggonewild. The topic is End Of The Line. In my picture there are lots of lines including the curvy lines of the fungus on this dying peach tree. When … Continue reading

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My Canon's Back!

I am so excited! I sent my Canon Powershot A95 to be repaired last week, and it’s back already! They fixed it free with free shipping and returned it to me all within a week! Wow! What a company! To … Continue reading

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It's Not Momma's Cornbread

When Hubby and I aren’t quite feeling up to snuff, we opt for our comfort foods, some of which include soups. Our meal last night included 8 or 12 or who knows how many bean soup. The variety of beans … Continue reading

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Playing With Mason Jars with His Camera

I’ve been taking pictures as long as I can remember. It started with that small Brownie box. I graduated to the digital age when I bought one of my Macs in the early 90s. The digital came free, but didn’t … Continue reading

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2010 Gratitude Journal

On a variety of blogs and Facebook, there’s a challenge going around to post something we are grateful for every day until Thanksgiving.  For me, giving gratitude is not just for this time of the year, but for all-year long. … Continue reading

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Chocolate All The Time

I love chocolate. I could (and do) eat some form of it every day. Michelle’s recipe for Black-Bottom Cupcakes made me hungry for chocolate. Tonight is the Master Gardeners’ meeting and in addition to their skills as gardeners, this group … Continue reading

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Pumpkin Pie Brioche Revisited

I baked my second loaf of this brioche yesterday and had much better results. I let the dough warm up a bit longer, and made sure my oven was at 350, not assuming it was! I also divided the dough … Continue reading

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