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Pecan Sandie Cookies

07/18/2012 |

I have one cup of coffee per day, the first thing in the morning. Five days a week I go…

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Really, Really Good Brownies ~ Bourbon-Doused with Black & White Icing

04/23/2012 |

I rarely crave chocolate. Not my thing. But about a week ago I got this yen for brownies. You know,…

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Chocolate Sandwich Cookies with Matcha Filling

03/15/2012 |

St. Patrick’s Day will be here in less than a week on Saturday, March 17, so I thought I would…

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Orange Marmalade and Almond Crostate from The Mozza Cookbook

10/19/2011 |

The last time I was at my book store, I was so delighted to discover Nancy Silverton’s fabulous new creation,…

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Plum Kuchen…or Peach…or Pear

07/31/2011 |

Cookies are nice. Cake is good. So is ice cream. But sometimes I want something really rich and intense, where…

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Mascarpone Tarts with Plum Sauce

02/04/2011 |

From the time I learned to cook as a kid until I started culinary school, all my food was cooked…

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Linzer Cookies with Raspberry Jam

10/25/2010 |

Now that the Holidays are coming, I’m getting out all of my recipes that I only make at this time…

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Autumn Berry Tapioca Parfaits & Caramelized Onion and Brie Croissants at Grace-Marie’s Kitchen

09/23/2010 |

The theme for the Saturday Afternoon Tea class this week at Grace-Marie’s Kitchen at Bristol Farms in Manhattan Beach was…

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California Avocado and Mango with Honey Yogurt and Avocado Liquado with Lavender Shortbread Cookie

05/03/2010 |

I have never thought of the avocado as a fruit. It’s not sweet. I think of it as one of…

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