Armida Cooks!

Semi-intellectual and highly sauced up food blog of Armida: Red Sox fan, champagne lover and wannabee gourmet cook.

Tuesday, December 19, 2006

Outrageous Brownies

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The Barefoot Contessa has done it again! After I first saw her make these brownies on her food network show, I just couldn't believe...
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Saturday, December 16, 2006

Smoked Salmon on Bagels

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I love the weekends because that's usually the only time when either Matthew or I get to cook breakfast. One of our all-time favorite...
Thursday, December 14, 2006

Persimmon Pudding

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Around Thanksgiving and Christmas time, persimmons go on sale like crazy here in Southern California. If you've never had these delight...
Tuesday, December 12, 2006

Croque Monsieur

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Ooh, winter is here and this is when my food cravings go into frenzy. I tend to crave hot, gooey, carbo-loaded food during this time of the...
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How to Make Crème Fraîche

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Usually you can find crème fraîche is most big supermarkets in the US and at Trader Joe's. But but just in case you are unable to find ...
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Tuesday, December 05, 2006

Classic Pecan Pie

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My step-mom, Elaine, makes the best pecan pie ever! I look forward to Thanksgiving every year for two reasons: to be with my family, and to...
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Thursday, November 30, 2006

Buttermilk Pie

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This pie is so delicious (and also very sweet) and it boggles my mind on how easy and fast it is to make. Matthew's mom, Kay, whipped t...
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Wednesday, November 29, 2006

Coconut Cupcakes

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Like fashion, my taste in Food Network shows changes with the seasons. For a while there, I was a 30 Minute Meals fan, but now Rachel Ray...
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Sunday, November 26, 2006

Easy Greek Salad

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YAY! Our camera was found at Matt's Bar in Minneapolis, home of the " Juicy Lucy ." Anyhoo, sorry I haven't posted an...
Wednesday, November 22, 2006

Oldie but goodie: Brussel Sprouts with Bacon and Apples

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My husband and I were in Minnesota recently and, due to some miscommunication and probably a little too much to drink, we misplaced our awe...
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Thursday, November 16, 2006

Caramelized Onion Tart

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During the fall season, I tend to crave savory dishes. And one of my favorite types of savory food is in pizza or tart form. Here is a grea...
Monday, November 13, 2006

Stuffed Red Bell Peppers

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Every time I cook rice for my husband and myself, I always end up with leftovers and it usually ends up in the refrigerator, forgotten like...
Wednesday, November 08, 2006

Hot Buttered Rumsfeld

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As you may have heard, US Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld is stepping down. This, of course didn't come as a big surprise after the GO...
Monday, November 06, 2006

Spaghetti and Meatballs

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Oh my goodness, have you ever had a carb craving so bad that you'd think you'd go crazy? Hmm, maybe it's just me. These carb cr...
Friday, November 03, 2006

Apple Pie with Warm Custard Sauce

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You will never look at apple pie the same again after you try a slice with this warm custard sauce. I know most of us Americans are used to...
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Monday, October 30, 2006

Irish Coffee

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We had incredible weather during our travels to Ireland earlier this month. Most days were in the low 60's farenheit and it rarely rain...
Friday, October 27, 2006

Tomato Chutney

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The tomato season is almost over here in Southern California and an excellent way to keep that summer taste during the winter is to jar you...
Thursday, October 26, 2006

French Brie Sandwich

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On our recent trip to Paris, my husband and I were in total awe of the beauty of the City of Light . We had no idea how enormous and inspir...
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Tuesday, October 24, 2006

Fish and Chips

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I am back from my European Vacation! Sorry I didn't update my blog while I was away, but I was having so much fun in London, Paris and ...
Wednesday, October 04, 2006

Chicken Curry Roti

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In the West Indies , it is common to eat Roti for breakfast or lunch. It is their version of burritos, I guess. Basically roti is this fabu...
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I'm just a girl who is a single parent and who loves to spend every moment I can with my daughter; I love to cook, take pictures of food, watch baseball, drink champagne and blog about my every day single mommy and baby life.
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