Monthly Archives: September 2007

The Daring Bakers and the Cinnamon Bun and Sticky Bun Challenge

Posted on 2007/09/30 by Gabi

When I began to find so many wonderful food related blogs out there on the net I noticed that some of the best were displaying a logo from a group called the Daring Bakers. I was intrigued- “Who are these … Continue reading →

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A tart for Love, Life, Death and Pollination – Starring Honey, Almonds and Figs.

Posted on 2007/09/24 by Gabi

When I read “Under the Tuscan Sun”by Frances Mayes, one of the things that stayed with me was a description of how a fig is pollinated. A tiny little male wasp is so drawn to the charms of a fig … Continue reading →

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I’m here for the party- it’s what’s inside!

Posted on 2007/09/20 by Gabi

Stephanie, that delightful Happy Sorceress, over at Dispensing Happiness is having another blog party and I’m putting my dancing shoes on.  Whoohoo! This month’s theme is “It’s what’s inside”. We were asked to make an appetizer and a cocktail with … Continue reading →

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Panzanella & Prosciutto Pronto!

Posted on 2007/09/12 by Gabi

  So did I mention I had a rather large basil and garlic focaccia hanging about the place? Well I did- so I made a panzanella with some lovely fresh tomatoes (thanks mom) and a bit of leftover grilled chicken and … Continue reading →

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