Category Archives: Favourite Movies

Brownies -a Sure Cure for the Mean Reds!

Posted on 2009/01/23 by Gabi

  I have had the worst case of the “mean reds“- as Holly Golightly called that kind of indescribable anxiety in Truman Capote’s novel Breakfast at Tiffany’s. I have just been avoiding everything I love to do and feeling kind of apathetic … Continue reading →

Posted in Cookies, Favourite Movies, Recipes | 5 Comments

Some comfort food for my poor, sick Rick

Posted on 2008/11/14 by Gabi

  Rick, my sweet, has been laid low with a bad cold for the last three days.  I actually enjoy taking care of him although I must admit he’s been a bit of  a right grumpy old Eeyore! He is a worker … Continue reading →

Posted in Breads, Favourite Movies, Fun Stuff, health focused recipes, Main Dishes, Recipes, side dishes, Soups | 13 Comments

“I’m too sexy for my Crust!”- Italian Bittersweet Chocolate Silk Pie

Posted on 2008/11/03 by Gabi

  Have you seen the movie “Waitress”? If not, you’re missing out on a lovely, quirky, humorous, heart-wrenching piece of American pie! Adrienne Shelly wrote, directed and acted in it- all brilliantly! Please take the time to visit the foundation … Continue reading →

Posted in blog events, Desserts, Favourite Movies, Fun Stuff, Pie, Recipes, tea treats, You Want Pies with That? | 20 Comments

Slow and Easy Sunday Pork “Spoon Roast”

Posted on 2008/09/16 by Gabi

Recently I bought a cut of meat called a “Pork Spoon Roast” from Harmons, my favourite local grocer. It was tender cuts of pork roast (evidently so tender you can cut it with a spoon- hence the name) marinated and wrapped in … Continue reading →

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