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Pear Pineapple Ginger Jam

by Maggie Battista
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I rarely buy jam nowadays. I am so impressed with what a little low heat, sugar and fruit can turn into in a matter of an hour or two. I made this jam with a pile of pears from my local farm. The vanilla extract was homemade. The ginger, pineapple and lemons came to my

Homemade Baileys

by Maggie Battista
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I realize homemade Baileys may be too rich or silly for some of you, but my friends live for a small nip at the holiday season. As guests left my home last year, I sent them packing with hugs and little glass bottles filled with well-chilled homemade Baileys, tied with brown ribbon. (This year, they’re

Boldfacers Pop-up Store

by Maggie Battista
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Each month, Boldfacers, an online magazine that profiles up and coming Bostonians, launches a pop-up store to showcase local talent according to a chosen theme. This Sunday December 12th, “Chocolate: The Odyssey Pop-up” will be open for tasting and shopping, featuring some very luxe chocolate delights by some very luxe chefs and candy makers. Sunday’s

Homemade Cordials

by Maggie Battista
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One of my favorite treats to shower upon friends and family (besides my holiday giftbox, of course) is a teeny bottle of my homemade cordials. I’m no cordial expert and, in fact, I’m not quite sure that I’m using the term correctly for these concoctions I scheme up. But I do feel quite cordial after

Graham Cracker Toffee

by Maggie Battista
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A fabulously crafty friend shared this recipe with me last year and, after a few adjustments, it’s now my go-to toffee recipe. It’s ridiculously easy and ridiculously loaded with butter, both in a good way. I submitted the original recipe to this Bon Appetit contest last week. I’d be so pleased if you wanted to

Thanksgiving 2009 Photos

by Maggie Battista
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Woke to a foggy Thanksgiving morning, a great misty view from our back porch. (Brief update: This photo collection won the Thanksgiving Photo Challenge on Food52 last week! The collections were so awesome so I was surprised and excited to win. Thank you for voting for these photos!)

Filled old mason jars with tea lights… so

Peace Before Thanksgiving

by Maggie Battista
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My girlfriend Lise snapped this photo of the hubby, the dog and me last weekend. Every time I peek at it, I remember that walk along Singing Beach in Manchester, MA. Remnants of a hurricane had created rocky seas and the mist in the air was otherworldly and peaceful. Really. The hubby grabbed my hand

Oktoberfest

by Maggie Battista
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Oktoberfest in America is typically only good for one thing, and it ain’t sausages. I was very much looking forward to a few hours nesting in a beer garden yesterday. Harvard Square held its annual Oktoberfest extravaganza, shutting down several blocks for beer gardens, food stands and local music.
Alas, the beer gardens were loaded with

Nigella’s Easter Nests

by Maggie Battista
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I am on a Nigella “How to be a Domestic Goddess” kick these days, and quickly mashed together this recipe for a friend’s little boy. All I can say is that these little treats are adorable and little Henri loved them.
I put a big slice of Nigella’s Gooey Chocolate Stack in front of him and

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