Category Archives: Baking

It’s a wrap

Posted on January 28, 2015 by Rutabaga the Mercenary Researcher

“I CAN’T GET THIS OPEN!” “HOW DO YOU GET THIS OPEN???” “PLEASE, I BEG OF YOU! MAKE IT OPEN!” I hear it again and again… from family, friends, my son’s teachers. But it never gets me down; it will never … Continue reading →

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Memories of Mujadara

Posted on July 26, 2014 by Rutabaga the Mercenary Researcher

Some moments in time are perfect. When everything around you was just so; understanding, even then, that you are most likely going remember the time for eternity.  It doesn’t have to be anything dramatic or even noteworthy, it’s just a time … Continue reading →

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As If – My Subject in a Box Rant

Posted on April 3, 2014 by Rutabaga the Mercenary Researcher

Warning: This post could be somewhat disjointed and rambly…and ranty.  Go figure… Yesterday on a bike ride with my friend, we discussed his upcoming book, “The Smartass Buddha” – just talking about different things – chapters he was trying to work … Continue reading →

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My Life is Much More Exciting on Paper

Posted on January 30, 2014 by Rutabaga the Mercenary Researcher

I’m rapidly approaching my 44th year – which makes me think a lot about how quickly time passes. Yes, I know – nothing earth shattering, everyone has these revelations but they always seem so profound when they happen to you, … Continue reading →

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Mom – The Bagel Lady

Posted on May 11, 2013 by Rutabaga the Mercenary Researcher

My mom jokes that according to my blog, she’s ruined my life. I laugh right back. She knows it’s not true – but she also knows that she’s taking a chance when she reads my posts because, as humans, we … Continue reading →

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The Carrot Dog Story ~ a Tale of Skepticism and Amazement

Posted on April 25, 2013 by Rutabaga the Mercenary Researcher

Originally posted on The Mercenary Researcher:
Anyone that has any kind of contact with me, either in person or on Facebook, has probably heard me extol the deliciousness of carrot dogs.  I LOVE CARROT DOGS!!  What might you ask are…

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I Need You for my Around the World Cookie List

Posted on November 25, 2012 by Rutabaga the Mercenary Researcher

OK People – I am hoping for some holiday cookie ideas ~  I’m counting on you…. I’ve started my baking list for this Christmas season – but I would like to make my selection more reflective of my family’s heritage (well, … Continue reading →

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Morning Cake is the Best Cake

Posted on October 10, 2012 by Rutabaga the Mercenary Researcher

This post is dedicated to my son, Dorian – because early on in his 9 years he told me that he was ‘lucky’ his Mom could bake special things for him and also sagely noted “Mom, did you know not … Continue reading →

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Funny Ha-Ha? No, Funny Uh-Oh ~

Posted on September 3, 2012 by Rutabaga the Mercenary Researcher

The pressure is on. I’ve been looking over my stats (no surprise to anyone that knows me and my obsessions) and I realize I have some really, really, really talented writers following my blog.  I’m hoping I can keep up … Continue reading →

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Can you repeat that 150 times?

Posted on August 6, 2012 by Rutabaga the Mercenary Researcher

I had started this really serious post about my love of music. I was biking home the other day and thinking about music and its importance in my life. I just re-read my post…it’s kind of dull. And by kind … Continue reading →

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