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Little monkeys

by karoline on November 6, 2011

devils food with pink buttercream & fondant monkeysSurely our daughter will be a little monkey – hopped up on sugar and spice and everything nice.  Which is exactly why we have chosen a monkey theme for the nursery.  With that in mind, I crafted these adorable cupcakes for my baby shower.  I think I’ll give myself a pat on the back!

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A new kind of baking

by karoline on November 6, 2011

These days I find myself doing a new kind of baking that I am entirely unprepared for.  That’s right, there’s now a bun in the oven.  Our baby girl is due the end of January, and we could not be happier.  That said,  we left our beloved San Francisco and moved back to my kind of town: Chicago.  Since no one is willing to hire a woman who is 7 months pregnant, I am officially on maternity leave.  Initially, I thought I would have so much time on my hands that I would be climbing the walls of our deluxe apartment in the sky while also pulling my hair out.  I’ve never been more wrong in my life.  My days and nights are filled with an ever expanding to do list.  Fortunately, I’m having fun while checking things off.  Many friends and family members have asked me to bake for them, and I readily agree. 

Recently, Noah and Torine celebrated their Jackson Hole nuptials with all of the friends in Chicago who couldn’t make it to the event.  They asked me to bring dessert.  So, I whipped up a new favorite: Julius’ Pumpkin Cheesecake.  It’s the perfect dessert for so many reasons.  Quick and easy, it feeds a crowd, looks stunning, has a festive holiday flair going on, and tastes like a dream.  Perhaps I will find some time to post the recipe…but lately, I’m just not holding my breath about that sort of thing.

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Spring Shallots

May 25, 2011

These simple, spring time recipes ran in the April issue of Relish Magazine.  Click here to read more about using shallots in your cooking. Photo Courtesy of Relish Magazine Roasted Shallot Vinaigrette This mild vinaigrette is perfect on fresh asparagus or a salad of baby greens with apples, toasted pecans and Gruyère cheese or in [...]

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Skirt Steak & Stroganoff

March 24, 2011

In yesterday’s Boston Globe was a Sunday Supper piece that reminds me of my meat and potatoes, Midwestern roots.  Go ahead and give it a shot.  I won’t tell anyone about your carnivorous indulgence! Share and Enjoy:

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Chicken Soup with bok choy & tofu

March 2, 2011

Last week, we were on a marathon of recipe testing and styling.  This simple recipe from Allison Boomer of the Boston Globe is ready in minutes.  The delicate flavors balance the slightly sweet broth — a good way to stay warm in these cool, early spring months without feeling weighed down.  Substitute veg stock for chicken [...]

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Wings & Chili

February 2, 2011

Life is full of ironies…I finally pay somone to get my blog looking the way I want it, and I can’t even find time to post.  Here’s hoping that 2011 will be the year of the 30 hour day.  Until then, football, wings, & chili seem to be the order of the day! Share and [...]

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Turkey Pot Pie

December 23, 2010

Whatever leftover fowl you find yourself with, this recipe will revive it.  Classics stick around for a reaon; trust me on this one.  Try the pot pie recipe from the Boston Globe. Share and Enjoy:

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Homemade Eggnog

December 10, 2010

Follow this link to the Boston Globe for a very simple recipe for homemade eggnog.  It might become an annual tradition at your house, as it has at mine! Share and Enjoy:

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Potato Latkes

December 9, 2010

This recipe came to me from my college buddy, Reid.  We’ve been getting into trouble together for more than 10 years —  since we met while studying in Granada.  This year, he and his latkes were the star of our holiday party.  What follows is actually his mom’s recipe.  I didn’t change a thing about [...]

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