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F&W: Dine & Dash

One minute we were dining alfresco. The next, I was alone-o. That’s what happens when your friends dine & dash on you on a Fire & Wine night. (For those of you who are new, Fire & Wine is our weekly … Continue reading

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Funky little funghi quesadillas

The supporting star award at my Bras, Booze & Bites party goes to these guys. Mini mushroom, cilantro & goat cheese quesadillas. So simple, so delicious and so adorable. I love anything “mini.” Mini to me says, “please, eat more … Continue reading

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Fire & Wine: On a diet, but not diet food

I’m so over diet food. Ok, sure I just wolfed down a burrito made of meatless meat, but I didn’t consider it “cooking.” It was just something I ate for dinner so that I could justify the tater tots I … Continue reading

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Worth-the-wait duck ragu

Two melt downs and several glasses of wine later, I produced this culinary masterpiece. My Italian grandfather would have been so proud. But getting here was not short of sweat and tears. On Wednesday night, I had stage one of … Continue reading

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Self-control

I want you to know the Quirky family exhibited insane amounts of self-control last night. Gertie, Mr. Quirky and I were all waiting with little pockets of drool forming in the corners of our mouths as the savory aroma of … Continue reading

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Queen of Quirky’s Philly Stuffed Quackers

Fire & Wine night this week was quacksolutely fabulous. I took on my second Real Women of Philadelphia challenge with the support of DD Girl, Roomie and friends Paul and Andy, and of course my #1 producer, Mr. Quirky. (Who … Continue reading

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The best non-bagel and lox salmon and cream cheese combo you’ll ever have

There is this little itty bitty ($25,ooo prize) cooking contest going on now over in Philadelphia land. (The cream cheese, not the city.) I decided to take a stab at it. The concept is, you have to submit a recipe … Continue reading

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REDRUM!

A few things to pay attention to: I am a spaz. Roomie & DD Girl are adorable. I am a spaz. I pace when I’m nervous. Lobsters make me scream.

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The elusive stuffed pepper conquered

A co-worker and I have been on the quest for a really good stuffed pepper recipe for a while now. It’s a running deal with us. We’re both anti-rice in our stuffed peppers and pro-meat.  But I’m of the belief … Continue reading

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F&W: Classic lasagna & classic us for a fine holiday celebration

The last Fire & Wine night of the year. And I wanted to make it special. I thought about doing a ham or turkey breast, but to me, Christmas is Italian. I grew up (and still do) eating spaghetti with … Continue reading

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