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Deluxe Mashed Potatoes

January 5, 2011 by Tanya

My love for mashed potatoes is legendary in my family. Both of my grandmas always told me they made plenty of mashed potatoes at holiday meals because they knew how much I loved them. And how many helpings I could pack away. I may have been the kid who got sick eating one piece of [...]

Emeril’s Resolutions for 2011

January 4, 2011 by Tanya

[as dictated to Tanya] What are New Year’s resolutions? Why would I make them? [T] These are things you’re going to do next year. Sometimes they’re things that, maybe, you should have been doing all along but haven’t been. You know—like pooping. I do not know what you are talking about. I poop all the [...]

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New Year’s Resolutions

January 3, 2011 by Tanya

Every year we ring in the new year making bold resolutions, which most of us promptly break. Sometimes even while we’re busy making them. “I will lose 10 pounds!” I proclaim while continuing to mindlessly munch away on leftover holiday goodies. Sound familiar?

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Meowie Christmas

December 20, 2010 by Tanya

Emeril and I wish you a Merry (and Meowie) Christmas and a Happy New Year. We plan to take the next two weeks off to enjoy time with our friends and family. And to eat. Lots of eating too. And maybe a catnap or two. Or possibly three. We’ll be back in action in January [...]

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Artichoke Dip with Goat Cheese

December 17, 2010 by Tanya

I joined the artichoke bandwagon a few years ago. They weren’t something I grew up eating, but I love them now. Cooking fresh artichokes still intimidates me, so I stick to making artichoke dip which typically uses canned artichokes. At least I don’t recall any recipes using fresh artichokes, although I’m sure they exist. I’m [...]

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Part 2: The Christmas Present

December 16, 2010 by Tanya

Stunned by what we saw, Emeril and I looked at each other in awe. “Emeril, did you see…” “Meow.” Nestled inside the box was a crystal globe with shimmering pink, blue and yellow lights. We stared at the glowing lights, wondering what they were. And what they did.

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