Category Archives: holiday foods

May Your Holidays Be Joyous

Posted on December 25, 2011 by marisa

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Holiday Giving: Pumpkin Seed Brittle

Posted on December 24, 2011 by marisa

I realize it’s Christmas Eve. Chances are, the holiday baking is done and you’ve already hung up your candy making apron for the season. Still, I couldn’t resist sharing one last recipe for pumpkin seed brittle. It’s a recipe I … Continue reading →

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Holiday Giving: Meringue Cookies

Posted on December 15, 2011 by marisa

In my family, there is truly only one acceptable birthday cake and it’s actually not a cake at all. It’s a giant shell of sculpted meringue, filled with vanilla ice cream, strawberries and freshly whipped cream, topped with a shower … Continue reading →

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Holiday Giving: Homemade Coffee Liqueur

Posted on December 6, 2011 by marisa

When I was 13 years old, one of my parents’ friends gave them a bottle of homemade coffee liqueur. I remember my dad being particularly pleased with its arrival. His favorite way to eat it was to stream a generous … Continue reading →

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Holiday Giving: Burnt Sugar Toffee with Chocolate and Toasted Walnuts

Posted on December 5, 2011 by marisa

I started out life totally indifferent to chocolate. For my first ten years, I’d eat it when it was offered, but always preferred sweets that were based on vanilla, fruit or toffee flavors. Butter Pecan was my favorite ice cream … Continue reading →

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Pear Cinnamon Jam

Posted on November 15, 2011 by marisa

Last July, I spent a day in Washington, D.C., at the annual summer Fancy Food Show. I walked the show floor. I tasted a world of spreads, snacks, jams and cheeses. I took photos of everything I saw that I … Continue reading →

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Handmade Treats for Family, Friends and Sweethearts

Posted on February 7, 2011 by marisa

Valentine’s Day is just a week away now and if you haven’t begun to think about a few little gifts, now might be a good time*. I’ve been seeing lots of inspired treats across the internet of late. I’m particularly … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas

Posted on December 25, 2010 by marisa

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Edible Gifts: Roasted Chex Mix

Posted on December 21, 2010 by marisa

For most of my childhood, my parents had a small business that produced and distributed music. It was mostly instrumental music and it all started with a Christmas album that my dad and his friend Lewis made. Back in the … Continue reading →

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Holiday Giving: Cranberry Orange Scone Mix in a Jar

Posted on December 13, 2010 by marisa

In my family, we always eat the same breakfast on Christmas morning. It consists of eggs cooked sunny-side up, crispy turkey bacon and a warm bread product. Some years, it’s crusty sourdough bread. Others, we toast slices of panattone. Last … Continue reading →

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