Harlequin and A Happy New Year!

Dec 31, 2018

My paternal Grandmother never cooked. I never saw her cooking, nor do I recall ever having tasted something cooked by her. And every time she offered to lend a hand…

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Really Great Brownies

Apr 08, 2016

My relationship with Brownies is long and complicated. It started a long time ago, in my childhood, when my mother’s aunt would make these fluffy brownies topped with a gooey,…

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Chocolate and Olive Oil Cake

Sep 04, 2015

As I was setting out to make this cake yesterday, I distinctly remember having this thought: “Thank God it’s always someone’s birthday and I get the perfect excuse to bake a…

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Almost Spring Brunch

Mar 17, 2015

My friends probably hear me saying this too often, but it’s true: while I enjoy meat sometimes, I’m not a big fan of cooking it. I’ve noticed that whenever I look…

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