Monthly Archives: November 2011

Chocolate-Almond Tapioca Pudding

Posted on November 27, 2011 by Margaret

As temperatures plummet, I crave comfort foods – stews, soups and puddings. Interesting, how comfort food seldom seems to be crunchy or sharp or intense. It’s more often soft and warm and . . . well . . . comforting. … Continue reading →

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Purple Salad – a Touch of Color in a Winter White World

Posted on November 18, 2011 by Margaret

Our world is white. Winter white. Clean and fresh and cold. Christmas songs are ringing in my head and my internal seasonal excitement monitor has kicked up a notch.  Oh – it’s coming. Fa-la-la-la-la  la-la-la-la. On Saturday morning we woke up … Continue reading →

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A Taste of Sun and Some Flaming Guacamole

Posted on November 9, 2011 by Margaret

Warm sun. Palm trees swaying in tropical breezes. Turquoise waves rolling up on caramel-coloured sand. That’s what I left. Biting chill in the air. Leafless brown trees braving strong winds. Solidly frozen Jack-o-lanterns leering at me from the front steps. … Continue reading →

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