Monthly Archives: May 2008

Fight the Good Fight

Posted on 2008/05/31 by Gabi

  This is an appeal on behalf of a group of food bloggers who are friends of Briana Brownlow @ Figs With Bri. Bri was diagnosed with breast cancer two and half years ago. A mastectomy, chemotherapy and two years … Continue reading →

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A Light Opera Cake ala “The Mikado” for the Daring Bakers

Posted on 2008/05/28 by Gabi

This month the Daring Bakers’ Challenge is being hosted by our fearless leaders Ivonne from Cream Puffs in Veniceand Lis from La Mia Cucina- along with two members they’ve taken under their baker’s wings Fran from Apples Peaches Pumpkin Pie … Continue reading →

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Wholly Mole Brownies

Posted on 2008/05/27 by Gabi

  I’ve been playing around with adding the flavours of Mexican Chocolate to my brownies with almond and cinnamon along with a little chile powder for a nice spicy warmth. My brownie recipe is pretty basic and it lends itself to experimentation … Continue reading →

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Mourning becomes Electronic

Posted on 2008/05/22 by Gabi

  When I married Rick almost eleven years ago he came with a “bonus with gift” of lovely parents-in-law and three equally lovely teen-aged children. I became a new wife, a new daughter and a new mom all in one … Continue reading →

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