Tastes

Le Printemps Commence!

March 26, 2010

It is Springtime!  The cool rains gently fall, coating the earth a thin damp blanket that threatens the sun’s best attempts to show its face after the long harsh cold.  I hang my head staring hopelessly out the window, mourning the end of a depressingly brief cameo of the sun’s warm glow, strangely not comforted [...]

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Best Nine of 2009 – Sweet Bites

January 3, 2010

As a continuation from my Best of 2009 – Savory Bites, I wanted to also post about my favorite sweets and desserts from the year.  Why two categories?  Mainly because I am terrible at prioritizing awesome tasting food and couldn’t just make one generic top list.  But also because well, sweet things deserves their own [...]

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There's Popcorn in my Tea!

September 18, 2009

The nights are starting to be a wee bit chilly now that we are heading full force into Autumn here in New England.  ’Tis the time for oversized woolen sweaters, cinnamon sticks, and cuddling up with a good book warmed by the radiating heat of the wood stove.  I’ve even begun seeing a few pockets [...]

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Pesto Chicken Salad

June 18, 2009

I created a dressing using a different set of flavors than I typically do in chicken salad, and created this pesto version out of some awesome basil and arugula that I purchased at the farmer’s market this past weekend.  This was also the PERFECT way to use up all the rest of my chicken leftover [...]

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Awesome Simple Breakfast

June 1, 2009

One of the things that I love to eat in the morning is yogurt with granola and fresh fruit.  Unfortunately so does my husband, which can be hard when granola typically contains oats  - which if you want to buy gluten free, are like $15 for 2 cups of oats.  It’s not even worth trying [...]

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New Starbucks Gluten Free Valencia Orange Cake!

May 5, 2009

Today was the first day that Starbucks officially unveiled their first gluten free pastry – Valencia Orange Cake.  So of COURSE my husband and I had to rush down this morning and enjoy a gluten free breakfast at Starbucks and try it out.  The verdict? It’s awesome!! When you order it, the cake comes in [...]

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