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Authentic Finnish Rye Bread for a Healthier New Year

If you are searching for a way to eat healthier in the New Year, take a look at this.  My daughter Kara discovered this amazing bread while she was living in New York City, and it can be delivered to your door.  It is Artisan Finnish Ruis Rye Bread, 100% organic whole grain, 15% fiber,  no cholesterol or […]

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Back from the Book Sale!

Daughter Kara and I had a ball at the book sale today, and brought home 2 shopping bags of cookbooks!  We found several Emeril’s and Creole ones, and even an old Justin Wilson.  For some reason, there were lots of chocolate cookbooks, which will be perfect for me to give away for Valentine’s Day!  One that […]

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Book Sale!

Today is the second Saturday of the month, which means it’s book sale day at a local library – my favorite place to go to find cookbooks!  In the meantime, don’t forget to read my blog from yesterday about entering the Pillsbury Bake-Off.  You could come up with an entry this weekend!  I’ll be back soon […]

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It’s That Time Again! Start Your Ovens!

The Pillsbury Bake-Off is back again for the 45th contest!  The rules and information were just released.  Who wants to be a millionaire?  It could be you!  For those of you who are not familiar with the Bake-Off, it is the Queen of all cooking contests, especially since the prize is One Million Dollars.  I […]

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I Have the Best Readers!

Since starting my Culinary Cellar blog almost a year ago, I have been fortunate to find the sweetest of readers.  I receive email all the time containing recipes, asking for recipes, asking where to find a certain cookbook, sometimes just telling me how much they love The Culinary Cellar, and sometimes, I even receive the […]

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The Secret Recipes of Mamma Agata

I am in love with Mamma Agata.  I have never been to her cooking school on the Amalfi Coast, never met her, have yet to try the amazing recipes in this new book, but her warmth and passion shines through on every page.  I want to make every recipe, and somehow I know this is […]

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The Soul of Seattle

Why have I never been to Seattle?  I hear it’s one of the most wonderful places to live, work, and visit.  Plus I have relatives and friends who live there, so I should have no excuses.  My daughters recently spent a fun weekend in Seattle, and both said they could easily move  there.  After their […]

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New Cookbooks and Other Kitchen Items for 2011

I hope everyone had a happy Christmas and New Year!  I love starting a new year with cookbooks and other kitchen items.  This Christmas was no exception.  I have more books to add to my Culinary Cellar steps!  I’ll be telling  you about each of these in upcoming blogs for 2011.  Here are some items I can’t wait […]

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