Category Archives: Jean

Pumpkin Cupcakes with Browned Butter Frosting

Posted on October 29, 2012 by dishing1

(Jean’s Post) Another one of my holiday delights from Halloween 2011 were these amazing pumpkin cupcakes with brown-sugar cream-cheese frosting.  The cupcakes lie somewhere between a muffin and cupcake.  The cupcakes alone are rich and flavorful but with the frosting … Continue reading →

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Meringue Bones

Posted on October 21, 2012 by dishing1

(Jean’s Post) Halloween is my favorite holiday because I adore costumes and dressing up.  I like to welcome trick or treaters to my home with a candlelit walkway arriving to a decorated landing, full lit displays in the surrounding windows, … Continue reading →

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Crepes and Whipped Cream

Posted on May 27, 2012 by dishing1

One of my memories from my earlier trips to Japan includes marveling at the crepe displays in the local department stores. The crepes in the case were fake and glossy but looked tantalizing. Some were filled with fruit and whipped … Continue reading →

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Bourbon Chicken

Posted on May 12, 2012 by dishing1

(Jean’s Post) Another weakness of mine is Chinese food.  I like authentic Chinese food but sadly I crave the Americanized version, especially LeeAnn Chin’s Chinese food.  It is a chain Chinese fast food restaurant here in Minnesota.  The food is … Continue reading →

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Orange Chicken

Posted on May 6, 2012 by dishing1

(Jean’s Post) There is a cute small Chinese restaurant near my home called Bamboo Garden.  It’s family run and the food is fresh.  My husband and parents discovered it after we moved into our new house that had no microwave … Continue reading →

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