Tag: madame donna
member name: Madame Donna C.
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September 25, 2009 01:51 PM EDT --
In order to remain a competent cook, a continuing education in cooking techniques, photography and flavor combining becomes an inherent aspect of my skill set and capabilities. Several times a . . .
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December 23, 2009 06:40 PM EST --
Usually at the end of the holiday season, after grazing at more buffets than one thought possible, the idea of eating another celery stick, another broccoli floret or yet another leaf of endive does . . .
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September 29, 2009 03:17 PM EDT --
On the north shore of the island of Kauai, there exists an amazing botanical garden named Na ‘Aina Kai Botanical Gardens , encompassing almost 250 acres of arbors nestled beside waterfalls and . . .
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October 11, 2009 11:29 PM EDT --
Fall approaches with shorter days and summer's warmth is left behind in most areas of the country. Here, on the left coast, we eke out the last good days of tepid temperatures and waning sunshine. . . .
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March 13, 2009 02:01 PM EDT --
Bare feet, a beach and a couple of buckets show that a child’s simple sense is a kind of wisdom.
These children bring their own touch to the world around us.
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May 28, 2009 06:11 PM EDT --
My local produce manager and I enjoy a friendly competition of sorts whenever we face a new food. While she possesses a (vastly) wider range of knowledge about fruits and vegetables than I do, . . .
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August 18, 2009 02:24 PM EDT --
( Author’s Note : This article originally appeared on Gather in November 2006. Improvements were made to the recipe in the interim so the revised version appears below.)
Every now . . .
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March 08, 2009 10:38 PM EDT --
As long as I can recall my feet have always had sparks beneath my heels. I can't stay in one place for long periods of time. The road, the sky and even the ocean beckon me from afar. . . .
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April 07, 2009 02:42 PM EDT --
This week, all over the world, boxes of Matzo appeared on store shelves. Matzo, the ancient unleavened bread used for Passover, becomes the bread of affliction for the Passover Seder.
Traditionally, . . .
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May 07, 2009 03:53 PM EDT --
Strolling down the avenue at a local street fair, my head filled with Harold Arlen’s pleasant melody, “I Love a Parade.” Some of the lyrics seemed to fit the sights and sounds while others stopped . . .
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July 05, 2009 12:23 AM EDT --
Last week was a sad time in the kitchen. My most valuable and reliable assistant left us. Anyone who knows me knows the esteem, care and affection I give to the most important help in my kitchen. Without . . .
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September 07, 2009 02:36 AM EDT --
Tenderly she wipes the old man's wrinkled brow with a damp cloth, "I'm here Daddy." Turning toward me, she tosses her long reddish hair over her shoulder, pain in her expression, weary from a . . .
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December 19, 2009 03:10 PM EST --
Whether hosting large holiday parties, a small neighborhood get-together or an intimate family gathering for two, food seems to take center stage.
In the wintertime, on these occasions, . . .
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March 03, 2009 03:58 PM EST --
1. How many magnets do you have on your refrigerator and what are they?
I don't necessarily call my medic alert tube a magnet. It is a red tube with a medic alert symbol that is attached to my . . .
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December 01, 2008 11:58 AM EST --
1. Where is your cell phone? - Nearby
2. Where is your significant other? - Somewhere
3. Your hair color? - Blended
4. Your mother? - Alive
5. Your father? - Dead
6. Your favorite . . .
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February 28, 2009 05:27 PM EST --
The spinning wheel of life swirls amazingly fast. The wake of this forceful wind scatters photographs, diaries and memories in the aging brain. Recalling memories, seemingly frozen in time, slows . . .
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March 15, 2009 12:40 AM EDT --
Infrequently, I try a recipe that someone hands off to me. This one came from the Oprah website, a site known for a variety of offerings yet never a recipe that I’ve enjoyed without altercation or enhancement. . . .
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December 16, 2008 09:15 PM EST --
Holiday time seems naturally to evoke an urge to bake. The chill of the snow and ice outdoors draws us to the warmth of the hearth, the heart of the home: the kitchen.
Nostalgic daydreams . . .
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January 07, 2009 03:48 PM EST --
The Sierra Nevada Mountain Range has captivated our family for decades. The range spans approximately 400 north/south miles in California and contains some of the most spectacular scenery in the . . .
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March 27, 2009 05:48 PM EDT --
Madame Donna's Wonton Clouds
Roasted Garlic Cream Sauce:
1-pint heavy whipping cream
6-8 large roasted garlic cloves, mashed
Salt and white pepper to taste
Wonton Filling: . . .
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