Monthly Archives: May 2013

Candy Store Ice Cream

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Here’s a recipe for a lovely evening:  Friday night, good friends, wine and cheese, classic jazz.  Our last Friday night get together, however, was bitter sweet.  Our dear friend Oli was leaving for Sweden the next day and won’t be back … Continue reading

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Cinnamon Roll Cake with Apples, Craisins and Almonds

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Nothing beats fresh out of the oven cinnamon rolls.  Those rich, sweet, buttery, spiraled pastries filled with aromatic cinnamon, sprinkled with nuts and dripping with sugar glaze.  Add a steaming hot cup of coffee and it’s a decadent way to … Continue reading

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Buuz (Mongolian Dumplings)

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When all of your friends have traveled the world and are foodies as well, you can bet that conversations inevitably turn to world food – the interesting, the unusual, the best, the worst, the similarities among countries – you name it.  Not long … Continue reading

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Banana Cake

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Oli got this recipe from his dear friend Britt-Marie in Gothenburg, Sweden.  This banana cake is one of his favorites and he’s probably made it at least 100 times!  It’s great because it’s a snap to make, is a light cake and of course it’s delectable.  This banana … Continue reading

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