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Lemon Cinnamon Icing… or “When I Confused the Salt and the Sugar”

I may be fast approaching middle-age, and on my way to senility, but I’m still entitled to make the mistakes of a rookie now and again. I suppose it was going to happen sooner or later. Instead of one tablespoon … Continue reading

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Lemon Blueberry Muffins

The enchanted path of procrastination presents itself to us in many deceptive forms. These lemon blueberry muffins turned out moist and sweet with just a tiny hint of lemon tanginess. They were a big win, and I’ve been wanting to … Continue reading

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The Bramble

Created in the late 1980s by legendary English mixologist Dick Bradsell, The Bramble uses a blackberry liqueur called Crème de Mûre to bring a sweet berry flavoring to what is basically a gin sour. A key ingredient here is the … Continue reading

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Grilled Herb Shrimp with Mango Salsa

I think this is the first time I’ve ever made a dish that involved the use of skewers. I had to locate them at my local grocery store, and you know what? They’re not easy to find. Logic told me … Continue reading

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Lemon Bars

My friend Laura recently informed me that I’m going through my “gadget phase,” — a mandatory period that apparently all new kitchen bugs like me go through. At first, I privately scoffed at the idea, but since taking inventory of … Continue reading

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