Recent Posts
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LIVING IN A WHEAT-LESS WORLD
So much talk of Grandma (click here) led to a major hankering for her eggplant parmigiana. In my now wheat-defying life (click here), eggplant parmigiana has been absent since December of 2013. Waaaaay too long! I did find a local restaurant that offers gluten free options for many traditional Italian dishes. The problem is, you need to plan well in ... Read More » -
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2012’s FAVORITE MENTAL SNAPSHOT
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ARE YOU THERE SUMMER? IT’S ME, ANNA.
Apparently, the one week of 80+ degree weather that the Adirondacks had back in the beginning of May is all that we’re getting for summer here in the North Country. I should never have put away my long johns or packed up my winter sweaters. It was foolhardy behavior on my part. I mean, Lake Placid got 3 feet of snow ... Read More » -
RETURNING TO MY ROOTS
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WHAT IS WRONG WITH ME?
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LITTLE PLEASURES
There are many wonderful feelings: the first cold beer on a hot day, walking barefoot in freshly mown grass, unpacking your summer (or winter) clothes and discovering money in the pockets, falling asleep in a hammock . . . oh, the list could go on and on. And, speaking of lists, one of my favorite feelings is that quiet sense of ... Read More » -
BOOZE HOUND
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GUILTY PLEASURES
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BOUTIQUE ITALIAN WINES
Get your pen ready! Here come spectacular recommendations for small-vineyard Italian wines. You won’t hear about the big joints at all, but instead, the small players, the individuals who have passed down their love of grapes through generations. These are vintners interested in exploring and exploiting the possibilities in their vines, not glutting the market with “good enough”. I was ... Read More » -
WHAT IS WRONG WITH ME?
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2012’s FAVORITE MENTAL SNAPSHOT
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THE LAZY BAKER
On occasion, I make desserts for barVino to supplement the fabulous ones we purchase from the professional bakers at Cafe Sarah’s – just up the street from bV on Main Street in North Creek, NY. Here’s the thing about baking: it’s meticulous, measured and requires prior planning and preparation. Here’s the thing about me: I’m a bit scatter-brained, not naturally ... Read More » -
JUST DESSERTS
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THANKSGIVING WINNERS
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“I’M TRYING TO GET MY SEXY BACK!”
No, not me. That was the response from my brother-in-law last month. We are in a Fitbit family group, and this guy is seriously kicking our butts every day and every week! I cheered him, and when I asked what he was doing, that was his response: “I’m trying to get my sexy back!” My son happened onto the conversation, ... Read More » -
OH NO! 50 YEARS LATER AND WE’RE STILL 18?
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2012’s FAVORITE MENTAL SNAPSHOT