I have been practicing my bagel making this week. In fact, this is the first batch of bagels I have made on my own from start to finish. As a kid, my Mom would make bagels from time to time, and I would help her form them. Unfortunately, I also remember there being a lot…
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Candied Ginger Shortbread Cookies
Shortbread cookies studded with candied ginger are my new favorite cookie. I encountered these about a month ago, and finally took a stab at making some of my own. Shortbread, by buttery nature, is less sweet then your average cookie and the spicy sweetness of the candied ginger strikes a lovely balance for those that…
Parmesan Gnocchi Sautéed in Sun-dried Tomatoes and Garlic
The parmesan gnocchi I made the other night turned out wonderfully – light, pillowy cushions of cheese and potato pasta sautéed in olive oil, sun-dried tomatoes, and garlic. I did not turn out the prettiest of gnocchi, the cheese made them a little chunkier then usual, but the flavors all checked out. I added more…
Single Crochet Fingerless Gloves
I am a big fan of the fingerless glove. I keep a pair by my computer, which are perfect for long stretches of computer time, they keep my hands warm without impeding my work. The ones I made for this post were the easiest ones I have made to date. I used single crochet for…
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