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Monthly Archives: December 2010

How To Make A Christmas Cheese Tree

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Got a party coming up that you’re supposed to bring something, and have no ideas what to make? Sounds like you need something quick and easy, that’s still going to look and taste good. I got ya covered. This is a variation on the standard cheese ball, but shaped into a Christmas tree. And it’s [...]

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Holiday Eating Tips

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Photo by Keith HInkle aka burningkarma Everyone should have a plan. Here’s mine. (Shamelessly stolen from email.)

Posted in Holiday | 13 Comments

How To Make Balsamic Berry Syrup

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No, that isn’t the wrong picture to go with that headline. That’s balsamic vinegar on ice cream. Oh sure, it’s got berries and sugar in it, too, but yeah … vinegar. There are some really expensive balsamic vinegars — I’m talking about $200 for less than 3½ ounces. They’re thick and sweet, and are supposed [...]

Posted in Dessert, Dressing / Sauce | Tagged | 4 Comments

Review: The 4-Hour Body

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Back in the summer of 2007 I was in a rut. Work was just a job, and at night I’d watch TV or spend time online in various internet forums. Then I stumbled across the book The 4-Hour Workweek. If you haven’t heard of it, it’s about “lifestyle design”. Most people see it as a [...]

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What Do You Make For Christmas Dinner?

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Photo by rikkis refuge With Christmas coming up, I thought I’d ask what everyone is planning on making.

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