If you’re reading this, I’m already on a plane to India. After a brief stop in Zurich, we’ll be arriving in Mumbai (old name: Bombay) to spend time with some good friends and take part in a wedding. First I want to encourage you to donate to the Menu for Hope – I’ve introduced it, [...]

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One last and final recipe from Gina DePalma’s Dolce Italiano. When I posted the Sicilian Pistachio Cookies and the Mosaic Biscotti, I mentioned I had a third recipe already prepared in the wings when I received the pistachio paste. Zucchini-Olive Oil Cake with Lemon Crunch Glaze. If you’re looking for Gina’s Dolce Italiano, Amazon reminded [...]

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Thanks to all those that have responded so far to my “Plea for a Menu for Hope“ – if you’ve bid or written a post because of it, please make sure you email me (and the link) so that I can say thanks in the form of my blog tips or answering an internet question. [...]

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I started out writing this post with a totally different sentiment than what I’m writing now. I wanted to highlight my prize as well as other Menu for Hope prizes (that’s coming). But I have to speak now about something that’s bothering me. We’re in Day 5 of the Menu for Hope. Halfway there (bidding [...]

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First a few announcements: For those of you who just read my feed and never visit my site – you probably didn’t notice: I did a site redesign this weekend! Take a look and tell me what you think! A Menu for Hope is in full swing, and the bids have added up to over [...]

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