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A Gift of Truffles: Earl Grey, Peppermint & Mexican Chocolate
Christmas time is here! This means my kitchen is a well-oiled machine… in the department of chaos. Right now I have so many projects going with too many lists on scattered scraps of paper, and I am frequently checking my calendar to … Continue reading
Pan de Muerto
In México, los Días de los Muertos is a holiday rich in tradition. My sister Emily and I were studying in Oaxaca during fall semester of 1999 when we experienced it for ourselves, November 1st and 2nd. One of the most vivid … Continue reading
Posted in autumn, traditions
Tagged angels, anise, aniseed, aztec, bones, bread, bread of the dead, candles, canela, celebration, ceylon cinnamon, eggs, marigolds, mexican hot chocolate, mexico, oaxaca, pan de muerto, sand sculptures, spanish conquest, yeast, yeast bread
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Pumpkin Chocolate Chunk Muffins
Are these muffins or cupcakes? I still haven’t decided. They taste dangerously like dessert, but look as innocent as a muffin. You be the judge.
Posted in autumn
Tagged ceylon cinnamon, chocolate, cream, cupcakes, dark chocolate, fresh pumpkin, ginger, heavy cream, muffins, pumpkin, snack, the great pumpkin
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