Monthly Archives: November 2013

On the eve of Advent …

Posted on 30 November 2013 by pattiblaine

… and from beneath 11+ inches of snow, I give you a remnant of this year’s glorious autumn and one of my wanderings with Carmen the dog. God’s World — Edna St. Vincent Millay O world, I cannot hold thee … Continue reading →

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Κουλουράκια

Posted on 16 November 2013 by pattiblaine

Κουλουράκια, or koulourakia, are among my favorite cookies in The Joy of Cookies. Crusted with an egg yolk glaze and a liberal sprinkling of sesame seeds, and flavored lightly with brandy and vanilla, they are buttery, golden and crisp. According … Continue reading →

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Доцци бојаи

Posted on 12 November 2013 by pattiblaine

Доцци бојаи is my guess at the reverse transliteration of Sharon Tyler Herbst’s docci bojai. These cookies are Yugoslavian (remember that erstwhile republic?) in origin, and with their walnut-studded base, they are rich and crunchy. On top of that cookie … Continue reading →

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Vanillekranse

Posted on 11 November 2013 by pattiblaine

Remember this: Patti’s got a gun? I revisited the Spritz cookie recipe for Vanillekranse (vanilla wreaths). This time no lemon zest, but with extra vanilla and bits of candied cherries. And definitely the gun. Aren’t they pretty? Surprisingly, they were … Continue reading →

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Масни курабии

Posted on 9 November 2013 by pattiblaine

Масни курабии, or masni kurabii, are Bulgarian yogurt cookies. A literal translation might be fatty cookies. These delicate nut balls (can I say that on WordPress?) are a Christmas favorite in Bulgaria, according to Sharon Tyler Herbst. They are tender … Continue reading →

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