Dear Caitlin, These are the chocolatey muffins that I am totally devouring in obscene quantities on December 9. I’m racing a half-marathon December 8, so they’re on the no-go list until then. That’s why we make muffins in two kinds, … Continue reading
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Dear Kaki, I’m in full Christmas-prep-mode! Not in the decorating sense yet, because decorating before Thanksgiving is just.not.right. But I’m making most of the gifts I’m giving this year, because Student Loans, so I’m getting a jump on the gift-making … Continue reading
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Dear Caitlin, Like you, I know how to be a good houseguest. I arrive equipped with delicious baked treats and my host’s drink of choice. True story: Sometimes I also arrive with my spouse and dogs. One of those dogs … Continue reading
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Kaki, I really tried not to do this, I did. I tried not to be this predictable. I tried to post something other than some-type-of-bean over some-type-of-grain. But I can’t fight it. This is who I am! And, as it … Continue reading
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Dear Kaki, Whoa. Concert week is almost over. Yesterday’s performance was incredible, and one more tonight, and then on to Messiah! And because I knew this week would be insanely busy, last weekend I cooked like a mad woman to … Continue reading
Dear Caitlin, HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Let me say first of all: I wanted this to be a post about the birthday cookies I sent you. But they were so OMG, epic fail, that I sent you an iron instead. I was … Continue reading
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Dear Caitlin, I complain a lot about how difficult it can be to find ingredients here on the border. I shouldn’t. Because there are some ingredients here that are INCREDIBLY difficult to find elsewhere. I’m trying to learn how to … Continue reading
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Dear Kaki, My friend Stephanie and I both have October birthdays. And since we met in fifth grade, we’ve had many a birthday celebration together. But alas, just as you and I are separated by many miles, Steph moved out … Continue reading
Dear Caitlin, I apologize for my recent dereliction in blogging. As I mentioned, I came down with the flu. A week after getting the flu shot. Apparently, it takes two weeks for that to take effect. Which is so unfair … Continue reading
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Kaki, I’ve got to ask you for help: I am in a breakfast rut. I make the same breakfast almost every day. I take 1/3 to 1/2 cup of rolled oats to work in a sandwich baggie, put them in … Continue reading
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