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9 posts from November 2009

Joy: November 29, 2009
I felt the joy of all my blessings this weekend, including: - grandchildren snuggled into their grandparents' laps - aunts and uncles who know just the right thing to say or do to connect with nieces and nephews - sharing...

Thanksgiving: November 24, 2009
Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. I can't think of a better way to spend the day than cooking and sharing a meal with family. One of my best Thanksgiving memories was the year that Olivia suggested that we all write...

Pear Tarte Tatin: November 20, 2009
While we're on the subject of dessert, here's another recipe for a classic with a twist. For those of you not familiar with Tarte Tatin, it is a caramelized tart, usually made with apples. To mix things up, I make...

Un-Corny Pecan Pie: November 17, 2009
We have developed a thing in this house against corn syrup. I was responsible for getting the ball rolling when I started to pay attention to how many prepared foods contained corn syrup, high fructose corn syrup or, in many...

Pre-Baked Tart Crust: November 17, 2009
Everything tastes better and looks more elegant in a crust. This recipe makes one crust for a topless tart (so to speak). It can be used for sweet tarts or savory ones, just omit the sugar if you are making...

Vegetable Shepherd's Pie: November 13, 2009
It was a sad day the day I learned that Gourmet was shuttering its doors. I loved getting my copy each month, and I would lie in bed, reading stories of adventures half a world away and folding the corners...

Roasted Beet, Cucumber, and Feta Salad: November 10, 2009
There are lots of ways to divide the world. You know, those who love cats and those who don't; those who wear turtlenecks all winter and those who won't. But lately, I've been thinking about those who love beets and...

Lemonade Stand Risotto: November 5, 2009
Olivia is the queen of the lemonade stand. Unfortunately for her enterprise, our street doesn't get much traffic. But after calling around to friends and cousins, she almost always finds a cohort. Oscar and Chloe sometimes go along to help,...

Dilly Dally Whole Wheat Pancake Mix: November 2, 2009
When the children were younger, it was an effort to get anywhere. Just when I'd think we were ready to head out the door, someone would need to go to the bathroom or would have wandered back into the playroom....