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Super Bowl Food: “Deflategate” is not just for Footballs…

“Deflategate.” It doesn’t just pertain to the current football controversy. It also applies to Super Bowl food!

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Let the Super Bowl Food Begin!

As soon as the competing teams are announced for the Super Bowl, my husband starts thinking about what he wants to eat on game day. Here’s the first.

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Sphere Magazine, January 1973

This month’s vintage Sphere Magazine from January 1973 features some great Italian recipes. You will love these spinach dumplings called “Gnocchi Verdi.”

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“Around My French Table” (with a diet recipe!)

No sooner had I received Dorie Greenspan’s “Baking Chez Moi,” here comes “Around my French Table” for Christmas. I am finding that Dorie can do no wrong.

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Into the Woods….but not the movie

Here is a look back at one of my favorite dining experiences of 2014. Michelin-starred Elizabeth restaurant in Chicago needs to be on your list for 2015.

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Stay Warm with a Whiskey Cake

How about a highly potent and delicious whiskey cake to keep you warm when it’s 35 degrees below zero?!

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Happy New Year 2015!

Happy New Year, 2015! What are your plans in our brand new year? I’m starting out by giving away a cookbook!

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Downton Abbey Returns!

Did all you Downton Abbey fans know there is a cookbook and even some wine to celebrate your favorite television show?

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