Pumpkin Pie
Thursday Throwback
Pumpkin Pie
The classic holiday seasonal pie . . .
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Archive for December, 2012
Pumpkin Pie
Thursday, December 27th, 2012Happy Holidays
Tuesday, December 25th, 2012
Rogue Creamery Smokey Blue Cheese
Thursday, December 20th, 2012
Smokey Blue Cheese
Cheese of the Month
Rogue Creamery Smokey Blue Cheese
Like most cheeses I try, I came upon Rogue’s Smokey Blue by chance. I was hoping to get Point Reyes Blue Cheese, but could not find it at our usual store. I saw Smokey Blue and became intrigued. I was specifically going for a blue cheese to put on leftover turkey sandwiches after Thanksgiving.
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Finnish Pulla
Tuesday, December 18th, 2012
Finnish Pulla
TWD – Tuesdays with Dorie
Finnish Pulla
A sweet, braided bread has been on my holiday baking list for years, but I never get around to making one. The Tuesdays with Dorie baking group is an excellent motivator for finally making braided bread for the holidays. Braided breads just look so festive!
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Lemon Thumbprint Cookies
Friday, December 14th, 2012
Zesty Lemon Thumbprint Cookies with Blueberry Jam
Zesty Lemon Thumbprint Cookies with Sweet Berry Jam
Thumbprint cookies were always a Christmas cookie must in our house when I was growing up. The lemon zest is a nice flavor spark and pairs best with berry jams. I like filling the cookies with jam before baking to get a bit of gooey, chewy goodness.
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