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Cheeseburger Macaroni
Most Saturday nights, after the kids are in bed, Paul will turn on baseball, if there’s a game, or we’ll attempt to make a dent in our TiVo lineup – actually, lately we’ve... Continue reading »
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Slacker Sushi Bowls and an OXO Julienne Peeler Giveaway
Some things about my kids just make perfect sense. Like how they were both early talkers, not shy, athletic, and high…HIGH…energy. That apple really doesn’t fall from the tree. And how... Continue reading »
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A Day In The Life
Time: 6:58 am Weather outside: 57 degrees and sunny On my desk: an article about landscaping solutions, Old Navy gift card, multicolored post-it notes, dust On my nightstand: Cakewalk, A Memoir On... Continue reading »
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Deep-dish Chocolate Chip, Caramel, Toffee Cookies
Every year sister Jen hosts a Mother’s Day brunch for our mom, her MIL, and me. And damn, does she put out a spread. This year she made a sausage strata with a gravy that I wanted to bathe in,... Continue reading »
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londonbakes Some of my very favourite things! on 18 May 2012, 14:17
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Pasta with a Beet, Thyme, and Cream Sauce
WAIT!! DON’T LEEEAAVvvvv…. sigh. Okay. Fine. Beet-haters. Who needs ya, anyway! This post is for the 5% who either like beets, are on the fence, or just plain curious. Thanks for... Continue reading »
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kickasscooking I discovered cooking with beetroot a few months ago with my boyfirend who made me a beetroot risotto..I was abit scared to try it at first, but it was indeed delicious. So..GO BEETROOT!! I'll try your recipe too!
I'll display my beetroot risotto soon on my blog if you want to have a look! on 18 May 2012, 11:18 -
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Blueberry Puff Pastry Tart
When is it time to clean out the pantry? When the number of accumulated grocery bags reach such a magnitude, that they block the pathway to the snacks. That day was Monday. So, I huffed and puffed... Continue reading »
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Banana Breakfast Smoothie
I don’t really love bananas. I never have. But I buy them all the time, and force myself to eat them, because they’re a fruit, and good for me, and easy, and come prepackaged, and... Continue reading »
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Strawberry and Goat Cheese Flatbread with Balsamic Syrup
There are many days as a stay-at-home-mom that time stands still. Pretend tea party? Another game of Old Maid? Hide and Seek. Again. Ugh. And while Daddy can whip up a... Continue reading »
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Lemon Cream Chicken
I’m still recovering from this, so not a whole lot of jibber-jabber from me today. (You’re crushed, right?) Let’s just get straight to business… My friend Anne pointed me in the... Continue reading »
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How To Host A Word World Birthday Party
My little Trevor isn’t so little anymore. Only 2 pounds lighter than his sister, who is 2 years older. And he’s catching up on her height, too. He turned 4 last week, which is still a bit... Continue reading »
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Thai Coconut Curry Shrimp
Spring is a funky season in Northern California. We’ll get a couple weeks of 60′s and straight rain, and then BAM! 95 degrees. In your face sissies! But after a week or so, the temps cool... Continue reading »
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Stir Fry Sirloin with Snow Peas
I’m so backlogged with recipes I want to share with you all! I went through a period a couple months ago where 8 out of 10 dishes I was trying were just okay. Then it picked up. And now... Continue reading »
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Roasted Grapes with Thyme, Fresh Ricotta, & Grilled Bread
NOTE: I know the website is all wonky with missing images, missing links, and slow loading time. Or is that just on my end? Bad dream? *pinches self* Nope, it’s real. I’m trying to figure... Continue reading »
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Open-Faced Roasted Asparagus with Fresh Ricotta and Pesto
Asparagus is available year-round (thank goodness), but spring is the best season for the freshest, with April being primetime, baby! I just love it. Sometimes I’ll simply roast up a bundle... Continue reading »
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This, That, and The Other…Food
My kitchen gets a workout! And so does my mind, with the never ending list of recipes I want to try. Even though I don’t blog every day, that doesn’t mean I’m not cooking something... Continue reading »
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Baked Apple Fritter Glazed Donuts
When I first heard about this, I sort of giggled and rolled my eyes…”what a bunch of idiots.” Then I start to get irritated. I’m no scholar…I don’t profess to know... Continue reading »
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Spiced Raisin Pearl Couscous
Last week, I did something unprecedented. Mind blowing. Shocking. Life changing. I walked into a Trader Joe’s for the very first time. The shocking part, of course, is that it took me 42 years to... Continue reading »
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Olive Cheese Bread
Olives will forever remind me of when Jen and I were kids; our relatives would come up for the holidays and my mom always put out a bowl of whole olives. We would place one on every single finger and... Continue reading »
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Huevos Rancheros
It’s spring break in my neck of the woods. Or as I like to call it “how to occupy my kids for seven straight days without going batty.” I’m armed with beads, stamps, glue,... Continue reading »
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Chocolate Toffee Matzo Brittle
Seems like every year I post something for Easter time, even though it’s not my holiday – I grew up celebrating Passover. But some Jewish food, while absolutely undeniably delicious, can... Continue reading »
