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Friday

Dec172010

An Interview With The Peche ~ My Dream Team

Dec 17, 2010 at 1:00

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There isn't any other husband and wife team I'd rather be sharing with you this holiday season! I had the most fun chatting up a storm with Chris and Karen Thornton from their food-blog "The Peche". I call Chris and Karen my "Dream Team" not only because they are so friendly, easy to work with and, frankly, just really super fun, but also because of their ease with each other both in and out of the kitchen.

Be sure to take a listen to our conversation (click the arrow above) to hear what's behind their blog name. And be inspired by their sexy little weeknight dish. Chris and Karen share more than one recipe with you, so don't miss out! Enjoy!

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Monday

Nov012010

How to make Self-Frosting Pumpkin Nutella MINI Muffins ~ An Empty Nest Treat

Nov 1, 2010 at 0:02

It's happened! Hubby and I are empty-nesters. Again. Congratulations to us, and to our youngest for finding and aquiring a very good job, especially in this economy. We're really feeling the quiet this time around though because not only have our chickadees flown the coup, but we're also petless for the first time EVER! So what has that got to do with mini-muffins? Let's just say being empty-nesters is like having a new beginning, of sorts. It's all about our new kitchen motto, "Moderation is the key so that there will be less of me". ;-) Okay, moderation and some exercise are the key, but let's keep our little chat a happy one. After all we're talking Nutella here people! When I came across the regular sized muffin recipe for self-frosting Pumpkin Nutella Muffins, created by Holly from Phe-Mom-enon, I knew I wanted to give them a try. I had Nutella in the pantry (doesn't everyone?) and a can of Libby's Pumpkin Puree. But what to do about the size of the treat? Go MINI of course! All I had to do was test the amount of Nutella to use, and figure out how long to bake them without having mini hockey pucks come flying out of the oven. It was pretty easy to do. Hope you and your waistline like the results. Enjoy!

P.S.
Be sure to check out how I've conquered "scooping batter" into a muffin pan, mini or regular size. Works every time!

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Individual Rich Cocoa Pudding ~ Desserts 4 Today ~ Abigail Johnson Dodge

Sep 22, 2010 at 0:02

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Woo-Hoo! Today I get to bring you a little something scrumptious...a sneak peek of what is to come on Friday! Don't forget Friday is the debut of our Cookbook Club here on Dishin' In The Kitchen. And I'm deeeeelighted to tell you that my interview will be with none other than Pastry Chef Abigail Johnson Dodge. Abby will be telling you all about her brand new cookbook Desserts 4 Today. You'll have to come back on Friday to hear more about Abby's cookbook, why I asked her to be my first cookbook review guest, and to get one more recipe from her book, too. Oh, and guess what?! Abby was kind enough to pass along a cookbook for a giveaway. So you just might be having this book in more than enough time to get your holiday dessert lists in order! Isn't that exciting?!