Monthly Archives: January 2010

Hot Cereal…

Posted on January 31, 2010 by Kellie

Oatmeal isn’t all that exciting, so it really needs something to make it an enticing breakfast…  This morning I got a little creative with hot cereal, and yes, it is purple… Recipe for Blueberry Hot Cereal 2 c. water 1/2 … Continue reading →

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Homemade Baklava

Posted on January 30, 2010 by Kellie

Baklava is my favorite dessert, and I’m told it’s not all that difficult to make.  Despite her lack of Greek heritage, my mother makes a killer baklava.  Every now and then when I’ve bought a piece of baklava at a … Continue reading →

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French Onion Soup

Posted on January 20, 2010 by Kellie

Since 5 pound bags of onions were on sale at Shaw’s this week, I decided to purchase a bag with this soup in mind.  While this soup takes some patience to make, it is fairly easy.  The first step is … Continue reading →

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Brownies With a Kick

Posted on January 18, 2010 by Kellie

These brownies are inspired by one of my favorite chocolate bars:  Vosges Red Fire Bar.  Last night I had a square of the sugar-free version of this chocolate bar, and was truly impressed.  Had I not read the package, I … Continue reading →

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Homemade Bagels & Hot Pepper Jam

Posted on January 17, 2010 by Kellie

When I was in college, I was required to take a Children’s Literature course as part of my program.  One of the requirements was to read and report out on a ridiculous number of children’s books from a wide variety … Continue reading →

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Pesto Baked Haddock and Sun-dried Tomato Risotto

Posted on January 17, 2010 by Kellie

Yesterday I was on a mission to buy Maine shrimp since they are in season and can be purchased for as little as $.99 to $1.25 per pound.  Apparently I was not the only person hoping to enjoy these little … Continue reading →

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Dilly Bread

Posted on January 2, 2010 by Kellie

A blizzard is the perfect excuse to make homemade bread.  This dilly bread is probably my favorite bread recipe.  In addition to the dill, there is a little minced fresh onion, and about a cup of  cottage cheese.  When it’s … Continue reading →

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Indian Pudding

Posted on January 1, 2010 by Kellie

There is probably no way to make Indian Pudding look appetizing…   It really is good, especially on a dreary, snowy day… Recipe for Indian Pudding 4 1/2 c. skim milk 1/2 c. cornmeal 1/3 c. molasses 3 tbs. brown … Continue reading →

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