November 9, 2013
by Mimi Holtz
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“The Sandy An extra moist coconut cake with coffee buttercream, toasted coconut, marshmallow ears and a chocolate covered espresso bean nose” This cupcake is a celebrity! None other than “The Sandy”…the dog from Annie…one of the big winners from Little … Continue reading
August 1, 2013
by Mimi Holtz
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I will admit that until a few weeks ago I had never heard of burrata. This dreamy sphere of fresh mozzarella stuffed with a decadent creamy filling originated in Puglia, Italy. The story goes that cheese makers needed a way … Continue reading
June 22, 2012
by Mimi Holtz
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When I was growing up in Vermont, we eagerly awaited our fresh garden tomatoes like most people look forward to Christmas. The growing season is so short in New England that many of the tomatoes in our garden would still … Continue reading
May 18, 2012
by Mimi Holtz
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I’m always looking for new breakfast ideas. Last week at the Little Italy Mercato in San Diego, I stopped by a booth that was selling packages of gluten free health foods. After trying some of the samples, I bought this … Continue reading
May 17, 2012
by Mimi Holtz
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I have always been interested in herbs. I remember when my high school English class in Vermont visited a woman with a huge herb garden next to her old farmhouse. She showed us all the beautiful plants, told us … Continue reading
