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Alexandra

August 7-8 Bake Sale

It is hard to believe we’re already in August!  Taking advantage of the nice seasonal fruits and vegetables, here is my menu for this weekend: 1. Ratatouille with Roasted Pork Tenderloin (one for $12, two for $20) Straight from Provence (in the South of France) to you, ratatouille (pronounce “rat-tat-TOO-ee”) is a fabulous rustic dish…

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July 31-August 1 Bake Sale

Back to France this weekend with a Mediterranean selection of yummy eats: 1. Salade Niçoise (one for $12, two for $20) A lovely refreshing salad from the south of France (Nice), perfect for these hot summer days. It comes with cherry tomatoes, green beens, baby potatoes, olives, a hard boiled egg, and tuna, dressed with…

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July 24-25 Bake Sale

This weekend I’m bringing a bit of Italy to my kitchen and to your homes (since we can’t easily go there these days!): 1. Gnocchi alla Capricciosa (one for $12, two for $20) This dish is inspired by the pizza Capriocciosa, and comes with mushroom, artichoke, tomato and black forest ham (vegetarian only option also…

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July 17-19 Bake Sale

This weekend I decided to focus on healthy and wholesome eating, and will be whipping up the following goodies: 1. All Green Quinoa Primavera – with Chicken or Veggies (one for $12, two for $20) Delicious as a full meal or a side dish. Either way, you’ll love the fresh tender-crisp asparagus, peas, and homemade pesto….

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July 10-12 Bake Sale

This weekend we’ll be taking a culinary trip to the South: 1. Gumbo (one for $12.00, two for $20.00) Gumbo, a classic go-to meal in Louisiana, is like getting a taste of New Orleans in a bowl. This cajun spiced stew has a combo of chicken and andouille sausage, or you can upgrade and add shrimp…

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July 3-5 Happy Holiday Bake Sale

In the spirit of July 4th, I decided to change my menu up a bit and make a mix of sweet and savory for the holiday weekend: 1. White Bean Chicken Chili (one for $12.00, two for $20.00) A hearty and healthy white bean chili made with homemade chicken broth and tender rotisserie chicken. Mildly spicy,…

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June 26-27 Bake Sale

Here is what I’ll be making this weekend: 1. Coffee Crème Brûlée ($5.00) Traditional French Crème Brûlée with a delicious rich custard base infused with premium coffee from Peet’s and topped with a light crust of caramel. 2. Chocolate Espresso Cookies ($2.50) A twist on your favorite chewy chocolate chip cookies with chocolate espresso, dark chocolate…

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HIIT Anywhere Workout – June 27

HIIT workout with Alexandra  Saturday June 27, 2020 at 11am EDT A 30mins interval training exercise class.  Great workout while having fun! Open to all levels of fitness, no equipment needed. Zoom Registration URL:  https://tinyurl.com/y7spgnaj

June 19-21 Bake Sale

My bake this weekend was a success! I raise to raised $75 for Color of Change.  However, I found that I need to get organized a bit early so I can prepare for the orders. Here is what I’ll be making this week: 1. Over-sided cheesecake ($5.00) Large unctuous cheesecake sugar free (Splenda), with choice…

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June Bake Sale for Color of Change

I decided to use my baking skills for some good and made some goodies to raise funds for Color of Change. 1.Bodacious Blondies ($2.50) Blondie brownie with chocolate chips and toasted coconut, and toped salted caramel sauce. Even more amazing eaten warm with a scoop of ice cream. 2. Over-sided cheesecake ($5.00) Large unctuous cheesecake…

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