Author Archives: Tina

Polenta Fries

Posted on March 11, 2013 by Tina

I made polenta fries last night, because sometimes you have to shake things up on a Sunday. Crunchy on the outside, soft on the inside, and they’re easier to make than french fries. This is a speedy way to make polenta, … Continue reading →

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Neon Beef

Posted on March 9, 2013 by Tina
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Friday Five – Number Twenty Six

Posted on March 8, 2013 by Tina

Twenty sixth in a series creating a collage using five elements.

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Picnic iPod Pouch

Posted on March 6, 2013 by Tina

There’s something about gingham that reminds me of cheerful, home sewn kitchen curtains and picnics. With that in mind, and warmer weather just around the corner, I thought I’d make an iPod pouch to take along when one is dining … Continue reading →

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Lemon Brownies

Posted on March 5, 2013 by Tina

I had a bowl of lemons staring at me on the kitchen table, leftovers from Saturday night’s chicken piccata. It was cold and windy on Sunday, I thought that maybe by making something citrusy I could jumpstart spring. It was still … Continue reading →

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Friday Five – Number Twenty Five

Posted on March 1, 2013 by Tina

Twenty fifth in a series creating a collage using five elements.

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Heaven & Hell Cake

Posted on February 26, 2013 by Tina

Heaven on your fork, hell to make. Here’s hoping you like your kitchen, you’re gonna be in there for a while! All kidding aside, this is an amazing cake. The brainchild of chef Stephan Pyles – devil’s food and angel … Continue reading →

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Elvis, Roy, & Elvis

Posted on February 25, 2013 by Tina

First of all, let me just say – God help me, I’m the mother of a teenager. You people out there with babies listen up – when strangers in the supermarket coo over your child and tell you to enjoy … Continue reading →

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It’s All in the Details

Posted on February 22, 2013 by Tina
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Barkcloth Drawstring Bag

Posted on February 20, 2013 by Tina

This is a sewing project that I’ve been working on here and there with some barkcloth I found while cleaning my studio. I’m loving the huge outside pocket, which is perfect for my phone, lipstick, subway tokens, and keys. I’ll … Continue reading →

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Carrot Purée

Posted on February 19, 2013 by Tina

It was another busy weekend with no time to fuss with dinner, so Sunday was soup and sandwich night. I had a bag of carrots in the fridge, and threw this soup together in less than an hour. Easy to … Continue reading →

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Chitterlings and Hogmaws

Posted on February 17, 2013 by Tina
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Peas Be Mine

Posted on February 15, 2013 by Tina
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Heart Cookies

Posted on February 13, 2013 by Tina

It’s been a long time since I’ve dug my cookie cutters out of storage and made sugar cookies. I’m not sure why, but I used to associate rolling dough and cutting out cookies at Christmas as too time consuming. Honestly, it … Continue reading →

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