Sometimes it take me awhile to get cookin'.  Literally.

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6 months ago, I dreamed up the Lusty Cooking Project, and it has finally arrived!  (For even more details, please visit here.)

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You, dear Readers, are cordially invited to join me in Late Bloomer's Lusty Cooking Project.

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Who:   Me and hopefully, YOU!

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What:  I will cook from Lisa Dahl's luscious cookbook, <em>The Elixir of Life</em>.  My mother doesn't believe that I can cook for 7 days straight, and I am going to prove her wrong.  You are welcome to follow along in your parallel universe either by participating or reading  Yes, this will be a food blog for a solid week.  It's all very Julie &amp; Julia.

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When:  From this Friday, May 20th - Thursday, May 26th.

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Where:  My kitchen, and possibly your kitchen.

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Why:  Because, like the song says, who doesn't feel lusty in the month of May?  (Dahl's book jacket describes also her cooking as "lusty".)  Bonus:   This experience will also prep my taste buds for my Grand Adventure in Tuscany this coming September.

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How?:  There are detailed instructions in the cookbook.  Come on!  You can do it!

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How much?:  The cost of Ms. Dahl's cookbook and ingredients.

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Here is the menu for your shopping convenience:

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Friday, May 20th

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Saturday, May 21st

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Sunday, May 22nd

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Monday, May 23rd

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Tuesday, May 24th

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Wednesday, May 25th

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Thursday, May 26th

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For the GRAND FINALE, my sister and I will trek to Sedona to sup at one of Ms. Dahl's much-raved about restaurants during our Annual Sister Weekend/Wine and Di