February 2010

chocolate coconut cookie bars

12 February 2010
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Sometimes I’m in the mood for cookies, but I hate to make cookies because of the batch process.  The scooping, into the oven, rotate pans, out of oven, cool, start over, etc.  I inevitably burn the last batch.  So bar cookies it is.  This is my version of a chocolate chip cookie.  Great homework helper, [...]

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super sliders two ways and a libation

6 February 2010
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What is the definition of a Super Nun? Whatcha makin’ for Superbowl Sunday?  Who is your favorite team?  I have to admit that I have no idea who the teams are that are up for the title this year.  That is no different from any other year though.  Maybe it is because I am married [...]

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not nutella

5 February 2010
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Today is World Nutella Day. What do you mean you’ve never heard of that? Any excuse for chocolate and hazelnuts blended into a creamy deliciousness is a reason to celebrate in my book.  My only problem with Nutella is that it is made with hydrogenated oils and I am a bit of a freak and [...]

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roasted broccoli

4 February 2010
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Are you still steaming broccoli or worse yet, boiling it? Steamed broccoli is fine, but why when roasting it is easier, and tastier? Last night the husband of the infamous Mud Pies for Mommy was in town from Houston, he is probably now questioning his judgment on accepting our dinner invitation. I was not much [...]

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no butter – chocolate buttercream frosting

3 February 2010
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Who doesn’t love the rich taste and silky texture of buttercream frosting? What if I were to tell you that you can make a healthier version without butter, no margarine either, that is damn tasty? Just hear me out. In many places of the world, namely Asia, avocados are called butter fruit. I have seen [...]

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