tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-229671702011-10-15T13:52:47.251-05:00A dedicated chocolate lover who is a chocolatier wannabe!Di's Kitchenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05892503530656212913noreply@blogger.comBlogger531100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22967170.post-89234751697053825452010-09-11T08:12:00.000-05:002010-09-11T08:12:00.703-05:00

This video was aired one time only - on the Anniversary of 9/11. Never forget.Thank you Budweiser.

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A year or so ago I offered to make my Niece's wedding cake, at the time she wanted cheese cake for 40. I thought that that was something I could do no problem. Well, the plans changed a little and the cake changed from cheese cake to Red Velvet Cake with Cream Cheese Butter Cream. I have to say RV cake is not one of my favorites and was not something I had a "go to" recipe for...eeek! And the

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BRAISED CABBAGE STUFFED WITH PORK I used to be a HUGE fan of the food network, but well, it's gotten kind of - I don't know, um icky. I've really lost faith in their chef choices lately. I mean Ellie Kreiger gives me the creeps - no body - I mean NO BODY smiles that much! And the chick that does the cooking for a week shtick - puh-lease! Even the old standbys don't do it for me any more Emeril

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Lo those many years ago, on this day in 1787, did 39 great Americans set pen to paper to sign the single most important document in the history of these United States. Take a moment to contemplate the power which that single piece of paper has wielded, the security which that piece of paper has provided, the freedom that you have enjoyed under it's shadow. Now think about what would have happened

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One of my mostest favoritest dishes at the local Chinese restaurant is Zia Zhiang Noodles and one of my mostest favoritest blogs is "use real butter" - with a name like that how can you go wrong -right?Anyway I can't tell you how THRILLED I was to come across Jennifer's post titled "Very Cool". She gives a fabulous (as always) recipe with gorgeous (as always again) pictures and instructions that

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Ya, by now everyone knows I'm a sucker for a pretty face, or in this case a pretty picture. I spotted the magazine cover from the opposite end of the aisle. fine Cooking June/July 2009, Issue #99. The cover featured a beautiful shot of beef short ribs - and of course the word ice cream was printed there as well - talk about your eye candy!!!! I've been trying to limit my magazine purchases to

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Gorganzola...doesn't really roll off the tongue now does it? And why would it with all that FUZZ. I am not a fan of Blue Cheese in general - I like it IN things but not on it's own. Oh no, that nasty mold just makes my skin not only crawl, but bunch right up and run away!!!EUWWIE. KAK. YUCK.Now if you mix it into something, say a dressing or sauce - Gorganzola Cream being my absolute fav - so I

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This is the best thing I have seen with regard to health care out there. This is a smart man, I would vote for him - too bad I am from the People's Republic of Massachusetts.Don't let big governement force YOU to reduced quality care, rationing and a reduced quality of life. You work hard you should be able to keep your money AND your health care. It's yours, you worked for it, no one GAVE it to

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Thank you for my life and my freedom.

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Click the title. Watch. Nuff said.

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DI'S CHILI Fall was snappin' at our toes this weekend for sure. I really can't say I'm happy to see the warm weather go, but I do admit to ringing my hands in glee at the thought of all the yummy comfort food the cold weather brings with it. It's really a weird seasonal thing that happens - like bears hibernating - I feel that chill in the air and I just want to cook! I can't contain myself,

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Well, September has almost gone and I have taken the trip to the lab for my blood tests to see if this whole NutriSystem thingy has really done the job I was hoping for.Before I reveal the results, let me thank Quest Diagnostics of Leominster Massachusetts for introducing me to several shades of blue which I never thought the human body could produce. Ya know, it's a wonder how they can give some

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So M asked me to make a cheese cake for the last something-or-other at the sportsman's club. Doesn't really matter what it was for all I heard was BAKE - any excuse to bake!! Yippe! Yay, hurray I get to bake - and no guilt added 'cause I have to give it away! So-o-o-o cool!!Well, of course it had to be my famous white chocolate cheese cake - no problemo...then I heard that I was supposed to feed

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Yup, summer is drawing to a close and diet not withstanding I just had to have one last BBQ with all the fixin's! Now I'm not gonna post a ribs recipe 'cause EVERYONE has their own secret recipe that's the best in the world yada yada... I think mine truely is the best and since I stole the recipe I ain't-a-gonna give it up!! But here's a peek - mouth watering yet?Now I know I just posted about

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Okay, soI haven’t been so talkative lately. To tell you the truth I haven’t been cooking much at all. And I admit I've been a little slow getting this posted too...Remember my post with all that blathering about dieting and what not? Well, I failed – I just COULD NOT get my head in the game. I tried – sort of – and just fell right off the wagon. Bruised my ever expanding butt too. So, after a

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Our best friend died today. It has been a hard year watching our best girl struggle to stay alive for our sake.She is no longer suffering, but we are. Niki 1994-2007 Walkies in the woods. Sometimes we called her Miss-Chievous.More than friends.Coming home was always a joy.Beauty Girl Waiting.Goodbye my best friend.Thank you for sharing your time with us.I am sorry you must take this last walk

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HONEY OATMEAL BREADSo what do you hanker for when it's cold? Yesterday was very sunny and looked beautiful - from inside the house! It was cold, and there ain't nothtin' better on a cold day than nice hot bread!I made a few adjustments to this KitchenAid bread recipe, which is a little sweet and nutty at the same time. Owing to the good carb - bad carb battle we all wage, I used a really cool new

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Okay, so I lied in my side bar about the gym and stuff. Lately I have been what can only be termed a SLUG. A lazy laying-on-my-keester-eatin’-the-bon-bons slug! I have gone from 60 minutes of grueling exercise every morning at 5AM to many more minutes of Olympic (quality) eating. What the heck happened you might ask, to send me into this downward spiral of self indulgence? Beats me.I could blame

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CHICKEN WITH TARRAGON-MUSTARD SAUCEIn this day of beautiful bodies, there are a few of us who actually watch the carbs and fat because – hey it’s the HEALTHY thing to do. I don’t know about you but I would like to stick around for a while! And yeah, I wouldn’t mind lookin’ good doin’ it either. But like I said for some of us it’s just necessity, not vanity. Be it family history or poor diet in

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Okay, so in my header is says I am a chocolatier wanna be and you have yet to see any serious chocolate yet right? Well, that is because I only “go into production” once or twice a year now due to time constraints – and waistline constraints. But, that time has come around so strap yourself in ‘cause I am about to make Willie Wonka blush!!You won’t see recipes, because I read somewhere that if

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When Baking Illustrated first came out I couldn’t wait to get my hands on it! I gleefully clutched the book and ran to the kitchen as soon as it arrived. I thumbed through and was a little disappointed with the “illustrated” - or lack there of - part of the book. But, still, knowing from whence this book sprouted I felt sure that it would be a goldmine of wonderful recipes. I have to say when I

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MUSHROOM-SHALLOT QUICHE Wow, 50 years! It's hard to believe this magazine has been around longer than me - kinda hard to believe ANYTHING has been around longer than me lately but that's another blog!I couldn't wait to get home when I bought my 50th Anniversary Issue. BA is on one my fav's and I knew there would be some really good stuff inside. Well, boy was I right, cheesecake, veal chops,

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CINNAMON-APPLE CAKEI have to admit I am not a big fan of fall. I mean sure, crisp sunny days, falling leaves (and who is going to rake them I might ask?!?!) yada yada yada, but in my book crisp means cold and cold means winter! Falling leaves? A huge mess and now my yard looks naked and sad.But, that being said , I do love fall food. Apples, cranberries, squash, pumpkins; beautiful colors and

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Z-Z-Z-Z-Z-Z

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GRUYERE, ARUGULA & PROSCIUTTO STUFFED CHICKEN WITH CARAMELIZED SHALLOT SAUCEDid you ever find yourself going along with your day to day and realize that things were starting to slip? You turn around and realize you haven’t eaten a real sit down meal in like 3 weeks and your poor family is subsisting on PB & J. Well, I did! These days it seems like we are running all the time, but getting nowhere!

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For some people - literally!Please, please go to Lex Culinaria and have a read of "No Farting While Eating. Please?" for Table Manners 101. I could not have said this any better myself!If you can stop laughing, think about how many times you are guilty of one or more of these little foibles - then call your Mom and apologize!!

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PORK TENDERLOIN WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS AND GREEN PEPPERCORN SAUCEMany moons ago when I moved to Australia I realized that I had better learn to cook or M and I would starve to death! I mean seriously, a fancy dinner involved some chicken cooked with in an inch of dust bowl consistency in way too much butter and AuGratin Potatoes a-la Betty Crocker! And they don't know Betty in Oz! Let me tell

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Okay, just take the picture and give us the cookies!!

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LEMON SEMIFREDDO RECIPEWhat is a Semifreddo you ask – well - absolute heaven is my answer!While on the hunt for a dessert that was suitable for guests, yet different from my usual offerings of chocolate and cheesecake, I came across this recipe at the Star Chefs website. I was looking for something light, and off the wall. The meal I planned was going to be a definite stick to the ribs, so I

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The crowd roars as the Amazing Miss Penny prepares to perform a feat of great acrobatic ability!A little warm up - look at that concentration...Argh - what strength - what agility...And there you have it folks - did you see that?!??! The fantastic, blinding speed of the patented Penny flip."Please, no applause - just throw catnip..."Visit some other special kitty kats with Heather & her sweet

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Yup you read it right – eBay sucks. I got screwed.Now, I’ve been a cynic all my life, but this time I though hey, maybe there really are honest people in the world. I mean my son has been shopping on eBay for year and has been very satisfied. I mean Christ he bought a friggin’ car on eBay – got a good deal and he loves it! So why not give it a whirl right?I was given an exquisite – and VERY

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Alright I’ve had it with all this snooty white truffle oil and shaved truffles and morel consommé crap…There must be something wrong with me ‘cause I don’t like morel mushrooms and truffles (the pig excavated kind not the luscious chocolate kind) make me want to yak. I mean that “earthy” flavor that everyone loves so much – well I usually try to wash the dirt OFF my food, so ya lost me there. I

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Okay, so I did decided on a use for the cutie pie zucchini. I went with the keep-it-simple-stupid method. Figuring that they would be rather delicate like a baby zucchini, I simply tossed them with some S&P, garlic and olive oil. I could not wait to pop them on the grill and get some itty bitty grill marks! Well, I got the grill marks (sorry no photo – it was late and we were hungry!) and yes

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Globe ZucchiniOkay so it's been eons since I last posted - no excuse just too darned busy. But today when I was in the grocery store I saw the cutest little zucchini and well, I just couldn't resist. They we so sweet looking and tiny I just had to bring them home - kinda like a kitten! These little guys aren't much bigger than golf balls - which we have zillions of hanging around. The fabulous M

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SHRIMP WITH MANGO CITRUS SAUCE RECIPEI love to cook as you might have guessed. But I really like to cook for guests. Life being what it is – busy and completely void of time…we don’t get to entertain as much as we would like. Of course the fact that I make a huge production out of most dinner parties could be the reason. I plan way ahead, I write menus, then change them, then change them again

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HONEYDEW MELON SORBETYet another hot and humid evening here is New England - not that I am complaining it beats snow every time! The sticky heat gave me an excuse to bring out the Ice Cream Maker that M gave me a few weeks ago. I have to say this little gem has definitely earned it's keep!Over the past few weeks we have luscious cool sorbet on hand at all times. I wowed the kids (okay so they are

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Bearded Iris - up close and personal! Too hot to cook but not too hot to walk the property and reap the rewards of many hours of digging in the dirt!

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Cream of Watercress & Zucchini SoupSo, you plan you buy you create and what happens? Your guest gets sick. Of course you show the appropriate amount of concern for the ailing party, I mean they must be at death’s door if they have to miss one of my fabulous dinners right? But, now what do you do, you have a fridge full of food that you normally would not have around – who keeps a 3 pound filet

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Doin' the Happy Dance!This is my reward for a particularly nice breakfast! We call it the happy dance - he calls it just plain fun!

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Who says impulse buying is bad!Every once in a while you pick up something totally new when you go to the store, with no idea of what you plan to do with it. It kind of hangs around waiting for an inspiration that causes you to bring it out of the fridge and make it fantastic. Well such was the case with a roll of ready basil polenta. I have always liked the idea of polenta – I've just never

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Summer in a bowl!It was very warm this past weekend and I had a real hankering for some ice cream. I have to admit to a significant amount of whining. Now for this reason and that, we try to keep sugar out of the house. Lately fatty food has been fooda-non-grata too. Yeah, yeah, I know; what is a chocolate lover doing banishing sugar and fat?!?! Well, that’s just the way it is – most of the time

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What do you love about Memorial Day weekend? Is it the burgers, the dogs? Or is it the sweet succulent first strawberries of the year?Well, I admit those first burgers of the year are pretty near my favorite thing ever! But...I do have to confess that I don't feel quite complete at the end of the BBQ without some strawberries and cream , or maybe strawberries and icecream or better still

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Everybody deserves their 15 minutes of fame - here's yours LaLa!

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Want one?MILK CHOCOLATE-PEANUT BUTTER SANDWICH COOKIES(Taken from Bon Appétit Magazine February 2006)Be sure to use regular peanut butter — not old-fashioned or freshly ground — for the best consistency in the cookie batter and the filling.Cookies1 3/4 cups all purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon coarse kosher salt1/2 cup plus 1/3 cup powdered sugar1/2 cup

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Better than Brad Pitt - ya think?Brownies, you love um right? That sweet slightly under cooked yumminess that makes you close you eyes and smile. Well, have you ever come across something that try as you might you just can’t make properly? Everyone humanoid on the planet can simply dump a box and ♪ta da♪ beautiful brown onion skin on the outside and chocolaty goodness on the inside. Well, not me;

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Well, not having a lot of time on my hands – means that occasionally I need to think ahead when a few unaccounted for minutes come my way. On one such an occasion a week or so ago I got the urge to bake. Now for me, baking is the fun part. I don’t necessarily have to eat it – well not right away anyway. So, I whipped up a nice hazelnut sponge from my old friend the Good Housekeeping Illustrated

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When I was a kid any occasion for a gathering of people was an occasion to bring food. Weddings, funerals, visiting the family of a sick friend, you name it; the little old ladies would bring out their “secret family recipes”. Heaps of casseroles; a virtual landscape of cakes and cookies as far as the eye could see. (Keep in mind this is the memory of a twelve year old so…) Not one single cold

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My mother was not a baker. She baked exactly 6 times a year – birthdays, five kids and my dad. She never baked anything else, which is not to say we were deprived of sweets and cookies and what not. Oh no, we had cookies and candy like other kids but Mr. Nabisco and Mr. Keebler were the bakers in our house. Sarah Lee came by every now and again for a no bake cheesecake, the foundation of my love

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The Princess of our house - Niki - enjoying a nice nap after a hot bath.

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Fridays are always a toss of the coin when it comes to dinner. The fabulous M picked up some lovely haddock on his way home, but left it to me to figure out what to do with it. Well, with determination I ran to the local market close to work, hoping beyond hope that something inspirational would jump into my basket and bring along a few friends to complete a fast and yummy repast. I roamed among

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Although chocolate is my first love, I had a hankering for something a little different for Oscar Day. Yes, Oscar day is a big event around here – well for me anyway. I have possession of the clicker for the entire day – and woe be to the one who changes the channel when I am making a potty run! The day is mine and I always whip up something special just for me.I had spotted this recipe on The

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This is my taste tester Oso. Isn't he cute up there on the bed where he doesn't belong? Where does a 112 pound Akita sleep - anywhere he wants!

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To the clueless blogger in all of us I salute you! Today is my first day - hurray for me! Keep watching for some yummy photos of yummy food!Yours in cocoa!Di

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