Monthly Archives: December 2011

Blessed christmas

Posted on December 24, 2011 by jothetartqueen

Dear readers, May this Christmas season bring to you and your loved ones joyful tidings and warmth in your hearts!May you be blessed richly through this holiday season! Let us all eat well, drink merrily,and most importantly continue to cook … Continue reading →

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Smells like Christmas III: Panettone

Posted on December 21, 2011 by jothetartqueen

J and I stumbled upon many paticcerrias selling pretty packages of panettones while we were in Italy in October. At that point, I thought that as much as the Italians (and the world) love their panettones, October seems a little … Continue reading →

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Smells like Christmas II: Gingerbread

Posted on December 19, 2011 by jothetartqueen

Last year, I embarked on a mission to bake and build a gingerbread house. It was fun to put it together and it left my home with the sweet and mellow scent of spices for two whole weeks. Needless to … Continue reading →

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Smells like Christmas: Rosemary sablés

Posted on December 17, 2011 by jothetartqueen

December draws the year to a close on a sweet note. Christmas is a season that presents you a golden ticket into a Willy Wonka-like world of delectable treats; new and imaginative flavours of Bûche de Noël, milk chocolate pralines … Continue reading →

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Lofty daydreams and bagels

Posted on December 7, 2011 by jothetartqueen

My memories of bagels dates back to the days I huddled under covers watching my favourite drama, Felicity. Since the drama is set in NYC, the characters are always eating a bagel or two and those assortment of bagels always … Continue reading →

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