December 2009

haiti: the market

December 23, 2009

Pin itI’m so glad that you all have enjoyed my Haiti posts: The People and The Food. Writing about my trip to Haiti has been a great way for me to reflect on my time there and always brings back so many memories! Tuesdays are the Market days in Thiotté and it is an event [...]

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navy bean & artichoke salad

December 22, 2009

Pin it Any recipe that includes artichokes is usually one that I will adore. And lately any recipe that includes navy beans is one that I will adore. So creamy and perfect – they add a decadent element to any meal. This comes together so fast it is hard to believe that it could be [...]

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lime cooler cookies

December 21, 2009

Pin it We all know that I am not much of a baker – BUT I’m working on improving and that is the important part!  I was actually at the mall, ready to get a mixer, just so I could make these cookies – and many other baked goods to come –  and the taster [...]

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le creuset give-away!!

December 20, 2009

Pin itIn the spirit of the Holidays, I have a very exciting give-away for all of you… A set of two Le Creuset 6-ounce Petite Au Gratin Dishes from Cookware.com! Cookware.com has about every kitchen item you could ever need (or want for that matter). They have many popular lines such as: Chicago Cutlery Paula [...]

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haiti: the food

December 18, 2009

Pin itMissed Haiti: The People? Here it is. Now onto the food! I loved the food in Haiti, I really had no idea what to expect but was very impressed. It was delicious and the women who prepared it would spend all day getting it ready and presenting it beautifully. Starch is definitely the staple…think [...]

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baked fennel

December 17, 2009

Pin it Fennel is a very under-used vegetable in my kitchen. Its existence has been limited to rare appearances in salads until now. Creamy, a touch of spice and crisp fennel all in one dish? I had seen a recipe in the Rachael Ray Magazine and had been dying to make it for some time. [...]

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