The Good Cook :

Nine Months and No Recipe

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To TBHITW: So.  If I was having a baby the nine month mark would be the grand finale. Instead, it is a tick on the calendar. No new life. Nothing to celebrate.  In two hours, nine months ago, you died. Nine months ago I heard[...]

Little Kittens and Saffron Scented Cornish Hens

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When our daughter Julia was a little girl, around 8 or 9 years old, she arrived home from school one day and as was her habit, asked what we were having for dinner. I replied, "Cornish Hens". Confused, she asked me what Cornish Hens were. I[...]

Daniel Radcliffe, NYC and Lemon Gnocchi

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I spent a wonderful day in New York City on Saturday. Surrounded by friends, I had lunch out and caught a great show starring Daniel Radcliffe ( of Harry Potter fame). After the show we meandered about the city until finding a good Irish Pub[...]

The Quilt of Dreams

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If you have been reading this blog for sometime you know that a little over a year ago I started a quilt. The quilt was meant for TBHITW and my new home. The home that we had been dreaming about.  On over 12 acres of pristine land. A log[...]

Sweet and Salty - Fudgie Brownies with Salted Caramel Frosting

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Spring has finally arrived here in the Northeast. The change of the season from winter to spring, although much anticipated, has brought back a flood of memories of springs gone by. Leisurely walks, holding hands, spring clean up. All the things we[...]

Shrove Tuesday, Fast NOT

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I originally posted this recipe last year - just in time for Fastnacht Day (Fast Not). Tomorrow is the day before the official start of Lent. A traditional time of fasting in many communities. Whether you follow this tradition or not I promise this[...]

Pan Seared Pork Tenderloin and Roasted Golden Beet Salad Dressing

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I was staring into my refrigerator on Sunday morning trying to decide what to do with a fresh pork tenderloin. Still undecided I retired to my office and began reading emails. A comment from The Mother @  The Mother's Handbook  caught my[...]

A Deep Sadness, Sharing and Southern Fried Chicken

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At six and half months into a journey that I would never wish upon my worst enemy I have settled into a deep sadness. Gone (I hope) are the gut wrenching tear fests, the vomiting, the shaking and the fear. A gentle, deep sadness has replaced the[...]

Buds on Trees and Pan Seared Orange Cod

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I haven't posted in some time.  I noticed Sunday morning, hot cup of coffee in hand, looking out the kitchen window, that the trees are just starting to show signs of buds. Can winter be over? Can it be that I survived yet another season[...]

Dinner In, Dinner Out

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So. It is Saturday night and instead of being sent to my room I have opted to have dinner out at a favorite local Irish Pub. The KidAdult has commandeered my kitchen so that he can impress a lovely friend with his newly honed culinary skills (see[...]