Autumn – Page 28 – Fennel*Twist

November 22, 2005

Now That Was a Good Pizza!

I work right across the street from a Pizzicato, which is a little weird, because my last job was in the same office park/shopping area as another Pizzicato. I just can't seem to escape them. But, that's okay, because they have pretty good pizza and a wonderful pear arugula salad. The other night I decided …

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November 21, 2005

Spiced Sweet Potato Waffles

Dense. Spicy. Orangey. Sweet. These waffles were all of these things, as well as cold-weather appropriate and perfectas a prelude to the upcoming holidays. In addition, jwa is a big fan of waffles. I like them too but generally, I am more of a savory breakfast type of person. These waffles, however, were wonderful and …

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November 11, 2005

Butternut Squash Risotto with Fried Sage Leaves

I think I've mentioned before how much I love risotto. Because I do...I really, really do. I think at one point I even dreamed of opening a risotto stand -- serving nothing but a few different kinds of risotto for take out (and perhaps a couple of tables for dining in) and being a risotto …

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November 10, 2005

Comfort Food Thursday: Creamy Red Bean & Rice Casserole

I think the "Comfort Food Post" will be roving. Last week Friday, this week Thursday, next week -- who knows! This dish is a very satisfying and creamy, albeit, perhaps odd sounding meal. Mainly I say this because it has tons of dairy -- which may seem kind of well, as mentioned above, odd in …

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November 7, 2005

Grilled Chicken with Cranberry-Orange Relish…for 25?!

I have been playing around with ideas for a nice dinner that can serve 25 people. Yeah. 25. Exactly. See, we're having a Donor & Volunteer Appreciation Dinner thing for work next month and the fundraising staff is going to cook it. Now, on one level this sounds totally fun but on another level, it …

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