Author Archives: Donalyn

Chicken Pot Pie

Posted on March 3, 2010 by Donalyn

I may have mentioned earlier that we switch to Daylight Savings Timein a few weeks, but right now, we are still in the clutches of a snowy winter. Doesn’t that make you want to eat comforting, rich chicken stew, topped … Continue reading →

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I didn’t cook this…

Posted on March 1, 2010 by Donalyn

Frankly, for me, this winter has absolutely sucked when it comes to photography. Since spraining my knee, I have had to stick pretty close to home. It’s not very safe or smart to go traipsing about the snowy, icy, slippery … Continue reading →

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Chinese 5 Spice Pumpkin Cake

Posted on February 25, 2010 by Donalyn

I could not get the idea out of my head. Chinese 5-Spice in a sweet thing. Like a cake. Maybe a pumpkin cake….. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. In a large measuring cup, or a medium bowl, measure, and … Continue reading →

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Adopt-a-Blogger 4

Posted on February 23, 2010 by Donalyn

So – finally I get around to blogging about my partner in this round of Adopt-a-Blogger, which is a nifty event; the brainchild of Kristen at Dine & Dish. You might remember that I did it last year, and then my adoptee, Dawn, … Continue reading →

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Lentil & Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

Posted on February 22, 2010 by Donalyn

Imagine, if you will, that you are puttering around the house of a winter Sunday afternoon. And suddenly you realize that there are no snacks for cocktail hour. This is, I grant you, a survivable condition, and you are about … Continue reading →

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