Tag Archives: holiday giving

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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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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Holiday Giving: Little Loaves of Cranberry Bread

Posted on December 11, 2010 by Marisa

This year for Thanksgiving, Scott and I drove down to Virginia to celebrate the holiday with his mother and extended family. We took a variety of treats to Joan, including bread and butter pickles and blondies (sadly, we forgot the … Continue reading →

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