Blue Plate Special: Meatloaf and Creamed Spinach

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I was inspired to think about eating old-school by this recent article by my friend and colleague Janet Helm. Her list of nutritious foods that should not be forgotten included sun-dried tomatoes and Romaine lettuce. I would like to add a few more of my grandmother’s favorites: Homemade applesauce, canned beets, black olives, frozen boxes [...]

ChocolateLove: Chocolate Raspberry Calzones

Chocolate Raspberry Calzones | Teaspoonofspice.com

It’s no surprise that February’s #love bloghop theme is…#chocolatelove! Compared to most themed posts where I can ponder for days/weeks, this month I quickly honed in on what I wanted to make. For many years, I frequented a local Italian BYO called Teresa’s Cafe and always, without fail, would order their unique and delectable dessert [...]

Chocolate Macaron Ice Cream Sandwiches – {First On The First}

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The Paris bakery sold only macarons – that’s right a patisserie displaying brightly colored hot pink, lavender, mint green, baby blue and light brown chocolate macarons. It was five year ago, but I still remember opening the door and stepping down a few steps as the sweet cookie aromas washed over me. Since then, I’ve [...]