cucina nicolina — life in & out of the kitchen

Wordless Wednesday: May-August 2011

21 December 2011

The Details

19 December 2011

[Cran jam, December 2011.] Last night I was so tired from assembling and making — the industry of which took up most of the afternoon — that I stirred a pat of butter, a smidge of cream (!), and some bits of cheddar cheese into a pot of polenta and then ate a big bowlful [...]

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Wordless Wednesday: January-April 2011

14 December 2011

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Winter Busy

13 December 2011

[First ever grown up tree, December 2011.] The end of the calendar year is so close I can hear it tip-toeing behind me as it gently (or not-so) hurries me along into 2012. 2012. I’m trying to remember December 2001, ten years ago, and what I was planning for the holidays that year. I think [...]

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It’s That Time

8 December 2011

This is the time of year when all I’m doing is making up lists — constantly, consciously writing lists. Example 1: For a holiday party this weekend, things still left to pick up Acme breads small (compostable) plates small napkins clementines non-alcoholic delicious beverages beer ice small cups lights xmas ornament hangers arugula (This may [...]

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