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by Jennifer on December 31, 2007
As the year draws to a close and a new year is upon us, I would like to wish all of Like to Cook's readers and friends a very Happy New Year and a wonderful 2008. I happily welcome any......
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Have you ever tried to eat twelve grapes in twelve seconds? Last year we followed this New Year's Eve tradition with a Spanish couple who insisted the entire table should join in to bring us all...
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by Jennifer on December 29, 2007
A tall, cold, spicy Bloody Mary is the best hangover cure I know. New Year's Day is quickly approaching, so I recommend you prepare yourself by gathering these ingredients together, just in case!...
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by Jennifer on December 28, 2007
We're not throwing our own New Year's Eve party this year, but have been cordially invited to a friend's house to ring in the New Year. The evening will most likely consist of delicious...
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by Jennifer on December 27, 2007
Celery Root, also called Celeriac or Céleri in French, is such an odd little creature. It is not, as the name implies, the root of the common celery, rather its cousin. The poor little bumpy Celery...
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The winter brings many things. Cold. Possibly snow and ice. Hearty bowls of stew. Numerous festivities. Hot cups of coffee, tea and cocoa. Long nights snuggled up in front of the fire. And... Exotic,...
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by Jennifer on December 25, 2007
Wishing you and your loved ones a very Merry Christmas! We're joining twelve friends for a fabulous, lengthy feast. One is a Master of Wine with a well (I mean very well) stocked wine cellar and...
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by Jennifer on December 24, 2007
Is there anything quite as indulgent and luscious as hot chocolate? Other than an icy cold margarita while reclining on your comfy lounge chair that is parked somewhere on the pink sands of a beach...
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by Jennifer on December 23, 2007
Pears and Roquefort cheese. What a sublime combination! Roquefort on its own is not my favorite cheese, but when you combine Roquefort's salty, pungent flavor with that of sweet, juicy pears, the...
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by Jennifer on December 22, 2007
Here are four of my favorite, easy appetizers to serve to your guests this holiday season. You're throwing at least one party this year, aren't you? Herbed Chevre makes 2 cups adapted from a...
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As December rolls on and the countdown for Christmas is on, there aren't many food events to attend. I found a few, however! Noche de Rábanos or Night of Radishes begins the evening of December...
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pome·gran·ate n. 1. A deciduous shrub or small tree (Punica granatum) native to Asia and widely cultivated for its edible fruit. 2. The fruit of this tree, having a tough reddish rind, and...
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Everywhere I look there are cookies baking! Mercedes at Desert Candy offers a recipe for lovely white chocolate drizzled Pistachio-Cranberry Cookie Sticks. Delicious Days bakes up some beautiful...
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The early December storms and resulting flooding in Oregon and Washington State caused severe damage, sorrow and heartache for many of the area's farms, including several small cheese producers....
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(tico and Speck are the names of our little dogs) If you're a dog owner, then I'm pretty sure you have treats around that you use for training. Or just because they're so darn cute and you...
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by Jennifer on December 16, 2007
December 16. This is a very special day. Mark your calendars people! For today is the day that all chocoholics in America anticipate and celebrate with glee. It is National Chocolate Covered Anything...
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Fruit desserts in the late autumn usually mean apples and pears, tropical fruit or dried fruit. I usually keep some dried apricots, currants, prunes and raisins in the cupboard for breads and...
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Every time I'm in a foreign country I make it a point to go into at least one local grocery store. I love looking at all the different vegetables, drinks, cheeses, meats, crackers, etc. I was in...
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Not too much going on this weekend around the globe...but here are a few items of interest. Around sixty organic food and drink producers will be offering tempting, seasonal tastings at the...
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You can fight hunger this holiday season by purchasing a mere $10 raffle ticket to support Menu For Hope, and at the same time win one of the dozens and dozens of fantastic prizes donated by Bloggers...
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by Jennifer on December 13, 2007
This is some seriously rich and decadent soup! You'll fall in love with this recipe, guaranteed. So will anyone you serve it to. I can't tell you how many times I've been asked for a copy...
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by Jennifer on December 12, 2007
Every autumn, as soon as the cranberries appear, this Cranberry Bread recipe is the first baking project on my list. This quick bread is a perfect marriage of tart and sweet flavors, with a lovely,...
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by Jennifer on December 11, 2007
Another endive recipe today! I love finding different uses for this plentiful, versatile winter vegetable. The last party I threw during the holidays was a cocktail soirée for about fifty guests....
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It's that time of year again! Time for the Best Cookbooks of 2007 lists. Culinate recommends 8 cookbooks that they think would be great gifts for food lovers. Food & Wine magazine has divided...
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