Tag Archives: Cooking

Banana Bread with Donna

Freshmen college roommates can be interesting. You can often end up with a person with whom you would never have considered even being friends, only to find out that you are now to share a very small cinder block space.  … Continue reading

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May Day and Miniature Lemon Poppy Seed Scones

While at college, my roommate Bethany introduced me to that joy abundant that is the BBC miniseries. Nothing so calms the American soul as 4-6 hours spent watching our mother nation have perfectly scripted intrigue in period drama attire.  There … Continue reading

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Scones

Every time I see another cupcake shop, I hope that scones will be the next cupcake, the next edible fad to strike.  They are my one weakness among baked goods.  Ok, that’s a lie – there are many. But I … Continue reading

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Mediterranean Bean Salad

I love packing my lunch. There is a supreme satisfaction in having a lunchbox/ Kroger sack stashed away somewhere with a perfectly planned lunch.  I think it is the process of it that I like, the evening ritual of sandwich … Continue reading

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Joy’s Macarons

I have been remiss in posting and in thanks, so here is a long overdue blog to Joy Schultz who was inspired to go out an make some macarons and then send them to me for some feedback.  She, however, … Continue reading

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Perfection That Could Have Been, or, Team Stone Makes Macarons

In case you are new to my blogging history, I love macarons. In case you are new to macarons, please refer to the above picture of edible perfection. Is there any food more beautiful, more ready to share itself with … Continue reading

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Bethany’s Pumpkin Muffins

Once upon a time not so very long ago, I lived in the frozen arctic tundra known as Michigan. This was not so very bad because I lived in a magical house known as The Ramp with 3 perfect roommates. … Continue reading

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Tomato Tart

If you can still acquire heirloom tomatoes, run out and buy a couple and come back to make this amazing roasted garlic – tomato – cheese tart. On my last journey to the farmer’s market a couple weeks ago a … Continue reading

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Hello there Indulgence

Chocolate. Can there ever be too many ways to eat chocolate? No.  At the school where I teach there is a chocolate box in the front office, dutifully stocked by the school secretary who knows what people need to continue … Continue reading

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