Monthly Archives: December 2008

Sardines in Savory Tomato Sauce

Posted on December 31, 2008 by

Oh, the little fish in the sea can often be overlooked. These little sardines take me back to my childhood, when my grandma used to make sardines in a tomato sauce and serve it over a steaming bowl of rice. … Continue reading →

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Whole-grain almond pancakes

Posted on December 28, 2008 by

This is a pancake with love! I have worked a few times to perfect this recipe and today I finally got it. To me, pancakes are a splurge, usually reserved for the weekends. I am very finicky about restaurant pancakes … Continue reading →

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And a blueberry on top

Posted on December 25, 2008 by

I have been quite antsy to make this cheesecake for some time.  I love all things lemon, and when I found out that our Christmas Eve dinner would be at a friend’s house, I thought, the more reason to make … Continue reading →

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Sour cherry and lemon madeleines

Posted on December 20, 2008 by

I love classic French cookies.  LOVE them.  When I was younger and still my aunt’s favorite niece (actually, I still am – no offense, cousins), she taught me how to bake cinnamon palmiers, which were always gone in a flash. … Continue reading →

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Da Nang-Style Chicken Sandwich

Posted on December 18, 2008 by

About 10 years ago, my family and I took a month-long trip throughout the entire country of Vietnam.  When we made it to Da Nang to stay with my grandma, my cousin often took me to get a snack at … Continue reading →

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