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Cocktails for Breakfast | Pina Colada Muffins
I don’t mean to be a tease. Did you think you might be getting some mimosas for breakfast? That does sound pretty good right about now. Well, next time. For now, how about a Pina Colada? A Pina Colada Muffin, that is. You see, I’m…
Read MoreGorgonzola Tart with Cranberry Orange Ginger Chutney & Candied Pecans
By now, the combination of marbled blue cheese with cranberries and pecans is nearly cliché. But it’s a flavor profile I never tire of, and one that is not in risk of going out of fashion, at least not any time soon. (I hope.) The…
Read MoreSimple Sundays | Jelly Beans
It’s almost Easter, but we’ve already been giving our sweet tooths some advance training with jelly beans. My daughter had a field trip to the Jelly Belly factory, and my hubby was brave enough to chaperone (what a good daddy!). My sweet duo brought home…
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Thinking Twice | Lessons in Sustainable Seafood
There are times when I feel the need to backtrack. It happens to the best of us, sometimes more often than we would like to admit. It happened recently, on this blog. Two Sundays ago, I published a post on grilling fish wrapped in prosciutto. My…
Read MoreAppreciation | International Food Bloggers Auction for Japan Results
It never ceases to amaze me, how even humble efforts can yield such big results. Thanks to all of you who participated in the International Food Bloggers Auction for Japan, a total of $925 was raised to support relief efforts. I was so excited to…
Read MoreSimple Sundays | Meyer Lemons & Pie
[image size=”large” align=”center” autoHeight=”true” quality=”100″]http://kitchenconfidante.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/Lemon-Meringue-Pie-005-477×720.jpg[/image] Before you know it, we will have to say so long to Meyer lemons, at least until next year. As it is, we are already way past peak season; however, Meyer lemons can still be found, if you are lucky,…
Read MoreDon't Forget | International Food Bloggers Auction for Japan
I just wanted to remind everyone that the International Food Bloggers Auction for Japan will be ending tomorrow, April 10th at 12pm EST. If you haven’t checked it out, please do consider bidding on one (or more) of the wonderful offerings our group of international…
Read MoreRecycled | Arancini {Risotto Balls}
I love recycling in the kitchen. Sometimes, you get more satisfaction cooking a dish from yesterday’s leftovers than from the original dish itself. Maybe it’s the gratification of improving upon something already good. Maybe it’s the practice of thrift. Or maybe it’s because recycled dishes…
Read MoreCloistered | Ridge Wine Bloggers Tasting 2011
Winding roads. Hairpin turns. Barrier free cliffs. One lane mountain roads. Even on beautiful sunny days, the precarious drive up the Santa Cruz Mountains to Ridge Vineyard’s Monte Bello Estate coaxes enough adrenalin to pump the blood more furiously through my veins. With hands gripping…
Read MoreSimple Sundays | Prosciutto Wrapped Monkfish
[image size=”large” align=”center” autoHeight=”true” quality=”100″]http://kitchenconfidante.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/ProsciuttoWrapMonkfish-Main-477×720.jpg[/image] I’m thinking of starting a new series. Starting today, in fact. Simple Sundays will focus on uncomplicated dishes, short posts that share tasty bites, foods that are in season, or anything I find novel. It may be as simple as…
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Lemon Raspberry Cake
This bright and sunny Lemon Raspberry Cake is like sunshine on a plate! The tangy raspberry swirl complements the bright lemon swirl in this delicious and easy (no mixer!) recipe for Lemon Raspberry Cake. Enjoy a slice of sunshine for dessert, breakfast, or with a cup of tea!
Read MoreGlimpse | Peko Peko Charity Cookbook for Japan
[image size=”large” align=”center” autoHeight=”true” quality=”100″]http://kitchenconfidante.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/Dough-477×720.jpg[/image] Two posts ago, I mentioned my involvement with two charity projects focused on the relief efforts in Japan. With every passing day, the reality of the devastation in Japan sinks in with every news development, every image, every statistic. The…
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Indonesian Pork Tenderloin
If you’re scrambling for an easy but fabulous dinner on a weeknight, Indonesian Pork Tenderloin will take pantry-ready ingredients and transform a tenderloin into a sweet and spicy masterpiece. Enjoy this super simple meal that takes virtually no effort whatsoever!
Read MoreInternational Food Bloggers Auction for Japan
[image size=”large” align=”center” autoHeight=”true” quality=”100″]http://kitchenconfidante.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/Green-Tea-477×720.jpg[/image] [dropcap3 color=”green”]T[/dropcap3]he world suddenly becomes smaller when we are faced with devastation. Oceans become puddles, miles shrink to inches, language barriers disappear. Our hearts and our minds instantly connect with images conveyed on our screens, and we realize how quickly…
Read MoreSoak | Roast Chicken, Potatoes & Garlic
As I sit here typing, the windows have darkened over and the swollen clouds in the sky are releasing another strong downpour. The earth is soaked from a winter of rain, but this last week has been particularly stormy, and it almost seems as if…
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