Author Archives: Stephanie

Telly’s Spiced Leg of Lamb

Where the past three weeks have flown to, I can’t say. We were officially caught up in the hustle and bustle of the season with a few added responsibilities this year, along with a few plagues that struck such as … Continue reading

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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

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Caramelized Pears with Mascarpone

When I see a recipe with the words caramelized, pears, and mascarpone, I think to myself- “say no more. I must make this!” That’s what happened seven years ago when I opened up a favorite cookbook, Cucina Rustica, and flipped … Continue reading

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