December 2011

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I baked a tart from scratch in 2011 !!!

December 31, 2011 Baking

And it’s time to cross that off my list of things to try in 2011!!! Well, that is just a list in my head. I don’t need a new year resolution when it comes to desserts. Just so long I get to gobble it all up before ringing in 2012. This year has been a […]

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Rice & Carrot Pudding

December 27, 2011 Desserts

In other words, “kheer“.. which by the way, its the Husband’s obsession. He loves his doses of rice pudding. But I can’t seem to find enough patience, making it. Frankly speaking, I’ve ran out of excuses not to make it. So I decided a short hiatus from blogging would be able to give me enough […]

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Toasted Buckwheat Jammie Dodgers

December 20, 2011 Baking

I was skyping with mom today, happily announcing my intentions to bake jammie dodgers. Growing up, these were one of my favorite cookies I love baking with mom during the holidays. The fact that I don’t own proper cookie cutters is seemingly outrageous and down-right wrong. I need to remedy this, SOON!

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Warm Acorn Squash Salad

December 16, 2011 Salads

Yeah, I know. Salad on a Friday?!? Am I kidding you? Nope. But this salad is just as delicious and appealing – girl scout’s promise.

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Peppermint Hot Chocolate w/ Marshmallow

December 13, 2011 Beverages

What do you do when appetite is so down yet the idea of chugging mugs of hot chocolate seems the best possible way to combat cough, runny nose, congested chest and fever? Make. It. ASAP. Did I actually need any more reason or convincing?

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