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Chunky Cranberry Apple Chutney

Barbara Bamber — Wed, 13 Nov 2013 05:54:24 +0000

I’m always delighted to discover sparkling jars of my Chunky Cranberry Apple Chutney hiding behind the apricot jam! Dollops of ruby red chutney smeared over thick slices of bread, sandwiched amidst slices of aged cheddar then grilled in all its melted molten loveliness.. has to be one of my favorite comfort foods. So even if […]

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Cranberry White Chocolate Chunk Cookies

Barbara Bamber — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 07:20:23 +0000

It started out as a totally normal week.. Seriously, who hasn’t had days like these? Still, I wonder, can we really “have it all” and is it really worth it? And often I think, something’s gotta’ give. So… anyhooo… After an intense four 8 hour days straight of house shopping with awesome clients, I’m finally […]

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No Turkey Soup for You ~ Cranberry Lemon Cream Scones

Barbara Bamber — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 18:08:34 +0000

Lucky finally took Katie and I for our traditional Christmas walk yesterday. It’s usually reserved for the Big Day and typically he has dragged the entire family out with him… but Boxing Day would have to do this year. Phil and Dave were closeted up in the study with a Junior Hockey game on the […]

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A Starbucks Cranberry Bliss Bar Tryst

Barbara Bamber — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 00:11:30 +0000

“It’s important to do Product Research,” I said unconvincingly to myself in the Starbucks line-up. In my defense, all the “just for Christmas” baking was displayed tantalizingly in the glass showcase, tormenting in all their terrible beauty… how could a girl resist? And why should a girl resist? “Why endure endless cycles of spin class… […]

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Aerostat Firefly Champagne Cocktails

Barbara Bamber — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 12:30:43 +0000

In the quiet hush under a waning, quarter moon onyx sky, our group gathered… hoodies pulled up and hands shoved in pockets as we wiggled to stay warm in the cool Coachella Valley. Temperatures during the day were almost unbearably hot, yet incredibly, the desert nights were so easily transformed with just a touch of […]

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