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Copita Tequileria y Comida

Posted on June 3, 2012 by

This was a perfect way to end the year, Mom’s Night Out at Joanne Weir‘s new venture, Copita. Most will get their house Margarita that uses Herradura Blanco (friend’s favorite), but I really had to try the Nouveau Carre. The … Continue reading →

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Ideas for Easter Supper

Posted on March 31, 2012 by

With our Easter Supper (for 12 adults & 10 children) fast approaching, I’m on a mission to find some new recipes as well as bring out old favorites. For the past 20-odd years, I’ve collected an abundance of cookbooks and … Continue reading →

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Gift Guide for Food Enthusiasts

Posted on November 3, 2011 by

A few finds for the holidays… Clockwise from top left An alternative to the usual month clubs, try Olympic Provisions Salami of the Month Club. They make “12 different salamis crafted from all-natural northwest pork using Old World techniques.” Perfect … Continue reading →

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Happy Food Day!

Posted on October 24, 2011 by

Celebrate Food Day and get a limited edition tasting box by Food, Inc. and Michael Pollan. 100% of the net proceeds are donated to local Food Day projects. Shipping is included. Michael’s picks : “Whole Grain Italian Heritage Organic Polenta … Continue reading →

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School Lunch Containers

Posted on September 7, 2011 by

Now that our kids are back in school and have decided to forgo the optional hot lunches, I experimented with a few different food containers. We liked the following ones. The Shinzi Katoh lunch boxes are a good solution for my … Continue reading →

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Cooking Party for Kids

Posted on September 1, 2011 by

My sister, who knows I LOVE cooking, just told me about a home cooking party for kids started by two teacher’s at her daughter’s preschool. Only a year old, Little Cookin’ Beans comes to your home with everything needed for a … Continue reading →

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Scotch Egg Sunday

Posted on August 28, 2011 by

Look what my sweet husband left for me, perfectly cooked Scotch Eggs. And, they were perfectly scrumptious.

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The Berkeley Knightsbridge

Posted on August 25, 2011 by

Nibbling on a Sell-out Miu Miu vanilla bikini biscuit with navy icing and signature white bow was not my English husband’s idea of afternoon tea, but he was a good sport about all the faff surrounding The Berkeley’s Prêt-à-Portea. For me, I … Continue reading →

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