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Vinatta Project

Snowy nights, for me, call for cups of cocoa and a television show marathon (the husband and I are in the middle of The West Wing and Fringe, presently).  However, when you’re out and about a cozy restaurant fits the … Continue reading

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Chicken Curry-in-a-Hurry

Strictly speaking, this is butter chicken, not chicken curry.  And it was not made in a hurry – the opposite, in fact.  But when properly planned, preparing this dish can be a quick – marinate the chicken before heading to … Continue reading

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Gingerbread Men

Let’s face it – gingerbread men are as classic to the holidays as they come.  In the past, I’ve always relied on the ready-made variety, but decided to tackle the homemade variety this year.  It’s well worth the effort – … Continue reading

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Homemade Marshmallows

I’ve always been a massive marshmallow fan, but never thought about making my own.  My friend Sonia convinced me that it was incredibly easy, and she was right.  The homemade variety are light as air, springy, and perfectly sweet – … Continue reading

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Sugar Cookies + Royal Icing

As this is my husband’s and my first Christmas together, I’ve been on a mission to make it the merriest holiday season yet. We’ve decorated the apartment and are going to the Nutcracker this weekend.  This past weekend, we took … Continue reading

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