February 2010

Checking In

February 26, 2010

As another foot of snow blanketed the Greater Philadelphia area, I made myself a big cup of hot chocolate and took some time to reflect on my New Years resolutions. –Post more frequently. Nope. Already broke this one. I think February sets a record for me for the most infrequent postings per month since I started [...]

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First Love

February 13, 2010

In honor of Valentine’s Day, I’d like to tell you about my first love. Buttercream frosting on hazelnut sponge cake baked by the Swiss Haus. At 2 years old, I fell deeply, madly, passionately in love with my birthday cake and the affair has continued for over 30 plus years. I’ve written about my birthday [...]

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Snow Day

February 7, 2010

Today was a snow day. A gigantic snow day — up to 3 feet. For some reason, all of the huge snow days this year have fallen on a weekend, thereby ruining my plans. Kevin and I took the opportunity to break down a chicken and then let it slowly saute with cumin, garlic, onions [...]

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