October 2010

Whole Wheat Flaxseed Bread

October 28, 2010

Now that soup season is upon us, I find it imperative to have a hearty bread to enjoy on the side.  I enjoy bakery bread as much as the next person, but it just makes me feel so self-sufficient and accomplished if I can take a few raw ingredients and mix them all together and […]

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Pumpkin Ice Cream

October 26, 2010
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I love making ice cream!  While others may consider these crisp fall days as a sign to put the freezer bowl away for the season, I just shift gears and start considering seasonal flavors that can be incorporated into frozen concoctions. When I first tried pumpkin ice cream, I was hesitant.  One would think that […]

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Traditional Egg Pasta Dough

October 18, 2010

I’ve been dying to take my pasta maker out for its inaugural spin since my husband gave it to me for my birthday in July!  Last week, I finally gave homemade pasta-making a whirl.   If you haven’t made your own pasta before, I would recommend doing so when you have ample time to spare. […]

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Panera’s Broccoli Cheddar Soup

October 11, 2010

My love of Panera has been well-documented in this blog.  Living one mile from one location makes it far too easy to pick up a bowl of soup or loaf of bread when the urge strikes.  I’ve been dying to make Food Network Magazine’s knock-off recipe of Panera’s well-loved broccoli cheddar soup for months.  With […]

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Raspberry Buttercream Frosting

October 4, 2010

Another gem from Annie’s Eats!  This raspberry buttercream frosting is sweet, tangy and smooth.  It has just the right intensityof raspberry flavor and pairs beautifully with my favorite chocolate cupcakes.  Add a touch of pink food coloring to brighten things up, and you have a picture-perfect and oh-so-delicious chocolate raspberry treat! Raspberry Buttercream 16 tbsp. […]

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Flavor Savers: Keeping the spirit of your herb garden alive throughout the winter

October 2, 2010

It’s that time of the year again. Apple festivals every weekend, zinnias are in full bloom, and pumpkin-flavored everything.  Autumn is my favorite season of the year, but with it comes one very sad event– the end of the herb garden.  For those responsible enough to pot up their herb plants and actually keep them […]

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