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Full and Satisfied
Mon, December 01, 2008
from Alison
I sat back in my chair at the end of our Thanksgiving feast feeling full, happy and thankful for so many things. Thankful that my family was together; that we are healthy and that we had enough good food to eat.
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Six Cooks in the Kitchen
Thu, December 04, 2008
from Shannon
George settled the brined, maple-glazed turkey in the oven as Ben chopped oysters for stuffing, and Sarah arranged fingerling potatoes and figs in a casserole dish. Eve and Julia mixed sugar, water and cranberries, while I pureed wild mushroom soup. We were six cooks in the kitchen, listening to music and cooking together for a great Thanksgiving.
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A Wonderful Way to Give
Mon, December 08, 2008
from Alison
When I heard that our neighborhood Food Pantry client list increased by 50 families, I knew something had to be done. It was Thanksgiving time, a holiday for which we should be thankful for giving. So I reached out to the members of the Cooking with Friends Club and asked them to combine forces and bake bread together for neighbors in need.
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The Scribbled Cookbook
Thu, December 11, 2008
from Shannon
As you’re looking for holiday gifts this month, I wanted to share with you one of the coolest gifts I just got, from my Denver cooking friend Christine.
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We Can’t Let this Bank Fail
Mon, December 15, 2008
from Alison
I’ll keep it simple.
More people are hungry. There’s less food to give. Each and every one of us needs to help. And each and every one of us can in a simple and rewarding way.
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Extending the Cookie Exchange Season
Thu, December 18, 2008
from Shannon
Like so many of you, I’m baking for and attending a cookie exchange this week. My neighbor and I are making Chai-Almond Cookies and Oreo Truffles. In fact, I feel like almost everyone I know, in offices and neighborhoods around the country, is participating in the some sort of unofficial Great Holiday Cookie Swap. It’s such a fun part of the season, cooking together, gathering with friends and then having delicious treats on hand for family and guests.
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Cookie Creations
Mon, December 22, 2008
from Alison
Our Holiday cookie exchanges have mostly ended and the cookies have been either eaten by my kids or packed up in pretty cellophane bags with ribbon for teachers or our trusty mailman. Even as the cookies are dwindling, my thoughts of the time Liz and I spent together making them remain strong.
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Merry Merry
Thu, December 25, 2008
from Shannon
Merry Merry Christmas! In Madison, we are a winter wonderland, snowed in with piles of the fluffy stuff. I’m happy and grateful to have family here to make gingerbread houses, raspberry mousse, prime rib and poached salmon among many other things! Let us know how your holiday traditions are going. We wish you happy holidays and peace on earth.
Shannon
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A Traditional New Year’s Eve
Mon, December 29, 2008
from Alison
Every year, my husband and I celebrate New Year’s Eve in a unique and special way. We savor a leisurely paced, six course, fireside gourmet meal, but between courses, we dutifully fill out an end of year journal.
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