Practically Perfect Pantry Makeover

December 5, 2011

Just over a month ago I had a mini crisis in my kitchen.  Or–more accurately–in my pantry.  I came home one afternoon after grocery shopping and unloaded all of our purchases onto the counter.  I separated the cold items from the dry items, putting away meats and dairy and produce first.  And then I turned [...]

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Thanksgiving Royal Icing Cookies

December 4, 2011

I know that I’ve been kind of recipe centric ’round these parts lately.  I beg your pardon.  It’s just that this season brings out my inner foodie.  I intend to get back to some regular {non-recipe} blogging this week.  But not before I showcase the sugar cookies I made for Thanksgiving.  Like the Halloween ones [...]

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Oatmeal Buttermilk Bread

November 26, 2011

After many years of the same ol’ whole wheat sandwhich bread, a family tends to get a little restless.  Bored–if you will–of the same old song and dance.  Such was the case with my family.  Not that my standby whole wheat loaves are anything to shake a stick it; it’s a great recipe.  But when [...]

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Caramel Apple Cocktail

November 19, 2011

After I posted my Thanksgiving menu, I got an email inbox surge with requests for recipes.  The most requested?  Definitely the caramel apple cocktail.  Hmm.  I wonder what that says about my readers? I went ahead and practiced the technique pre-Thanksgiving.  You know.  For research purposes.  It was strictly business. I’m happy to report that [...]

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Thanksgiving Menu

November 16, 2011

With the big day just eight days away, I’ve finally settled on a menu for our Thanksgiving dinner.  Our holiday spread will look something like this: Signature Drink – caramel apple cocktail Appetizers – Deviled Eggs – Parmesan-Crusted Chèvre Cheese with baguette slices – Zebra popcorn Main Course – Brined turkey with homemade gravy Sides [...]

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wear it, girl {take two}

November 9, 2011

I had so much fun actually, you know, getting dressed last week that I decided to throw caution to the wind and do it again this week.  Twice, anyway.  Baby steps, folks.  Here’s what I wore: lunch and errands with my man (two weeks in a row, SCORE!) tank – Old Navy sweater – American [...]

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in my next house

November 7, 2011

When we built and subsequently moved into this house just over six years ago I remember telling more than one person that the only way I’d ever move out of this place was if they dragged my stiff, lifeless body from it.  Drastic, much?  Who, me?  Now, here I am compiling a wish list of [...]

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