This year, I am lucky enough to avoid the massive house cleaning and hours of cooking. To be honest, I like the cooking part — just not the massive house cleaning on top of that! My only homemade contribution to the Thanksgiving dinner this year will be the mince meat pie. This is my father-in-laws […]
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Last night we were having dinner with some friends. One had been to my annual cookie party and one had not. Rob, who had not, had done a cookie party a year or so ago and made about 20 kinds. So, after he had stayed up until 2am for several nights in a row leading […]
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Egg Puffs Originally uploaded by improvisationalgourmet My older daughter came home from school one day and said, “Mom, you have to make these egg things!” I asked her about them. She explained, “You make them like pancakes, and put bacon in them.” Her friend, a picky eater, would only eat these for lunch — and […]
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Time to bake the donuts – no, wait, that’s an old television ad. Time to make the cookies, Even though it’s October, it’s not too early to start the planning for the holiday baking. In my case, it’s not too early to actually START the holiday baking, but more on that another time. I like […]
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Indian Lentil Pancake Originally uploaded by improvisationalgourmet Here is the photo for the finished Indian Lentil pancake. To ensure proper cooking in the center, we actually made a whole with the spatula. It cooked over medium/high heat (400 degree griddle can be used). Make sure you oil the pan or griddle before putting in the […]
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