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Nov 29, 2012 • We’re awaiting a massive rainstorm here in a couple of hours– part 2 of 3 storms, with over 5 inches of rain expected by the end of this weekend. Waiting for thunderstorms with possible flooding can get you a little antsy. While the storm’s brewing, I’ll try to keep calm by brewing up a pot...
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Nov 20, 2012 • “Leg shot” photo taken by Kallie We finally took some professional family portrait pictures today. I can’t believe the last formal one we took was ten years ago! Time has flown by. Laurel and Quill were in preschool and kindergarten last time. How did I let so much time go by without taking more family...
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Nov 16, 2012 • I first made my Maple Vanilla Sweet Potatoes last year, and stuffed them into roasted mini pumpkins. Fall seems to be the perfect time of year to make these. They’re so easy to pipe into custard cups if you don’t want to mess with the mini pumpkins. I’m thinking they’d be even easier just spooned into one...
What better comfort on a cold, dreary day than a cup of homemade soup. I’ve been thinking about wild rice and leeks, and this is what I made. Saute sliced leeks and mushrooms (I used one big portobello here) in a little butter and olive oil. Add sea salt and thyme. Let it cook until...
Last week, when the Blue D. was eating a spinach and artichoke variation of my Spinach and Feta hand pies, he said to me, “You know, this crust would taste really good with a fruit filling inside…” Coincidentally, I had been thinking about doing a soft crusted hand held fruit pie for a while. Apple...
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Oct 31, 2012 • We did a lot of research on space aliens, Area 51, and Roswell several years ago, when Quill decided she liked aliens. We even made a trip to New Mexico and visited the Roswell UFO Museum. And yes, it was very cheesy. Whenever Quill likes something, she researches the subject matter thoroughly (unfortunately these subject...
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Oct 26, 2012 • Some days you’re just running around all day. Yesterday was a day like that for me, and in between all my errands, I made a quick run to Trader Joe’s. The nice thing about going to Trader Joe’s, is that they always have some nice food samples to munch on. They taste especially good when...
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Oct 19, 2012 • Zombies have been on my mind lately. With Halloween right around the corner, I thought I’d whip up some zombie themed fun. The first thing we need is a brain, as zombies love them so much. Some mac and cheese is in order! I was going for simple, so I tinkered with some box mixes. Any...
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Oct 16, 2012 • Spam musubi– a perennial favorite. A slice of spam sandwiched between rice and wrapped in seaweed. How could I fancy it up? Hmm…what if I cut the spam into fancy shapes? I like to use Lite spam. Although lower in fat, sodium and calories than the regular spam, it’s still not exactly a healthy food,...
Fall is finally here! Temperatures in the high 70’s feel so pleasant. I was taken with these little “Baby Tiger” mini pumpkins. So many varying combinations of white, orange and green. What should I make with them? Roast ’em and stuff ’em. Use a sharp paring knife to slowly and carefully cut out the stem...
The heat has finally died down and today the temperature is expected to only reach 80 degrees. Yes!!!! The past four days of temperatures in the 94 to 98 degree range has been, well, too hot. It feels strange seeing pumpkins and fall decorations in the stores when the weather is so hot. I’ve been...
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Sep 28, 2012 • Vegetables that make me smile =) It’s still looking like summer at the farmer’s market. Nectarines, green beans, tomatoes, eggplants and squashes of all kinds. As I was washing my vegetables after getting back from the farmer’s market, I had to stop and admire their deep, bright colors. Then it struck me how the shape...
