Monthly Archives: December 2008

Cilantro Free Zone

Posted on December 26, 2008 by Pamela

I have a bit of a dislike for cilantro. It all started in Chile where I was served lentils with cilantro every day for dinner. I liked it at first but by the end of three weeks if I never … Continue reading →

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A Little Something For You Non-Bakers

Posted on December 22, 2008 by Pamela

Just grab a pack of white chocolate covered Oreos, a tube of festive coloured icing, and Bob’s your uncle!   Who knew Jethro Tull made a Christmas Album?

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Autumn

Posted on December 17, 2008 by Pamela

This is my cat Autumn. It’s really hard to take pictures of her that don’t turn out blurry or with major red eye because she’s so dark. Plus, she always looks ticked off unless she wants something. Anyway, she’s up … Continue reading →

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Can’t Bake Without Good Tunes

Posted on December 17, 2008 by Pamela

I used to get out my grandmothers old Viking (Eton’s brand) record player, set it up in the dining room, and listen to records while  I did my Christmas baking. By then there was mostly just base coming out of … Continue reading →

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Bread Wreaths

Posted on December 17, 2008 by Pamela

(or in my case bread flowers) Saw this on the internet. Had to try it. I went with the French bread recipe that came with my KitchenAid stand mixer manual. then instead of making baguettes, form the dough into rings … Continue reading →

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My Latest Creations

Posted on December 17, 2008 by Pamela

Wow! A week away from Christmas!!! Here’s what I’ve been up to lately:   Chocolate Crinkles: I think everyone has their own version of this recipe for Christmas, I’ve seen it on a million food blogs of late. Not sure … Continue reading →

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Lisa Mac

Posted on December 9, 2008 by Pamela

“I need music in my life. I need to make challenging, uplifting, wonderful choral music that feeds my soul, comforts my heart and transfixes and transforms me. Church music, while comforting, is not enough for me. I need to be … Continue reading →

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Pink Snowmen

Posted on December 8, 2008 by Pamela

This afternoon I had my nieces, Aislinn and Tara over to bake some Christmas Sugar Cookies. We all agree that stirring is very hard work. But is well rewarded by a good squishing of the fingers in a big bin … Continue reading →

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Bionic Woman

Posted on December 4, 2008 by Pamela

  Since Chris and I have been together we have noticed a peculiar phenomenon when it comes to me and electronics. Every time I walk by I cause some sort of interference (we assume it’s all the space age titanium … Continue reading →

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Oh Those Russians

Posted on December 1, 2008 by Pamela

I don’t know why, but I love sad music. I love to listen to it, sing it and altogether envelope myself in it. I don’t really know why, maybe it’s because I view it as being the most authentic. Some … Continue reading →

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