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Holiday treats

POSTED ON December 31, 2009

Posted in Uncategorized

Holiday treats

Here is an image of what Christmas looked like this year. My mother and two Aunts completely spoilt us by sending over all these goodies from Australia.

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Creamy chickpea vegetable stew

POSTED ON December 20, 2009

Posted in Mains

Creamy chickpea vegetable stew

I wanted to post something healthy, yet festive; perhaps something you could serve your guests this holiday season.  Even though this stew isn’t festive or the least bit Christmassy, it definitely is just what I needed after a string of holiday parties. The late nights of rich food, wine and way too many handmade chocolates [...] continue reading ->

Whole wheat scones

POSTED ON December 10, 2009

Posted in Baked Goods

Whole wheat scones

This fall my sister got a serious “baking bug” and made everything from delicious ginger carrot layer cakes, biodynamic quark cheese cakes and pavlova, to whole wheat shortbread and a tiramisu (“pick me up” in Italian) that lived up to its name so much so that I was tipsy after I ate a piece and [...] continue reading ->

Creamy cauliflower soup with greens

POSTED ON December 2, 2009

Posted in Gluten free, Soup

Creamy cauliflower soup with greens

This soup is so simple that I almost didn’t post it.  However, after a hectic Thanksgiving at Angelica Kitchen last week and the multitude of elaborate dishes I cooked and tasted, it was a welcome and nourishing change. Plain cauliflower soup is something I make frequently.  By plain, I mean cauliflower with sautéed onions and [...] continue reading ->

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