Monthly Archives: November 2012

Karithata

Posted on 27 November 2012 by pattiblaine

“Greek nut cookies” is the only proximation of a translation I could find for the mysterious word karithata. In The Joy of Cookies the recipe is entitled pistachio-jam cookies, and one of the main ingredients is finely chopped toasted pistachios. … Continue reading →

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Biscoito de Renda Brasileira

Posted on 26 November 2012 by pattiblaine

So. This recipe called for a cup of finely ground Brazil nuts. Which I happened to have in whole, still-in-the-shell form. Exactly one cup. An hour and one painful blister later, they were in the food processor, ready to grind. … Continue reading →

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Piña colada drops

Posted on 25 November 2012 by pattiblaine

Sharon Tyler Herbst says these cookies are “redolent of rum” and that they are. Big time. They are yummy and rummy. She also says they “are reminiscent of the popular Caribbean pineapple-coconut drink” from which they take their name in … Continue reading →

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Seasonal pharmaceuticals and breadcrumb trails

Posted on 24 November 2012 by pattiblaine

A couple of weeks ago or so, I was sitting in my doctor’s office providing an update on the status of my asthma, that being the primary reason for the visit, when I mentioned how difficult this time of year … Continue reading →

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While you were away

Posted on 17 November 2012 by pattiblaine

Kate loves the Chopin Ballade in G, Op. 23. She raved about it when she was first assigned it and never complained about learning it even though it’s not at all easy. She has been playing it for several months … Continue reading →

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Honeyed whole wheat-granola cookies

Posted on 15 November 2012 by pattiblaine

Raisins, granola, toasted wheat germ and chopped walnuts, and whole wheat flour conspire to make these cookies dense and nutty. Sharon Tyler Herbst suggests that their high fiber content means they are more nutritious than the average Joy of Cookies … Continue reading →

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Italian almond Florentines, or are they Austrian?

Posted on 13 November 2012 by pattiblaine

Heavy cream, butter, honey, sliced almonds, chocolate, strong coffee, chopped candied cherries and orange peel, sugar, a little flour and butter, butter, butter. What’s not to love? This recipe starts with boiling a thick syrup of butter, cream, honey and … Continue reading →

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On the needles and off

Posted on 11 November 2012 by pattiblaine

I have been knitting. In snatches of time, waiting for Kate or Bruce, listening to a lecture, watching Jon Stewart (my sanity-check during the election season), here and there, and in church. And, despite my crazy busyness, I have managed … Continue reading →

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Alfajores de almendras

Posted on 10 November 2012 by pattiblaine

These are one of the several cookie recipes I will make again from Sharon Tyler Herbst’s The Joy of Cookies. A triple threat for someone allergic to tree-nuts, these cookies are packed with ground almonds, flavored with almond extract, and … Continue reading →

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Bert’s benne wafers

Posted on 6 November 2012 by pattiblaine

First things first: Why Bert’s? Sharon Tyler Herbst calls Bert Greene her dear friend, and attributes this recipe (save the “soupçon” of fresh orange zest — that’s all hers) to him. Second, why benne? Turns out benne (pronounced benny) is … Continue reading →

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