Brussels Sprouts with Pancetta

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Hi everyone! Today I’m posting over at the lovely Not Rachael Ray! Please go on over and check out the delicious vegetables I brought to the table…yum! Continue reading

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Cooler Cleanse Review & Giveaway

Bag and bottles dry high resThe giveaway is now closed.  The winner was Diane Farris Brown…congratulations!!! Thank you to everyone who entered!

Have you ever juiced before? Last week was my first time and I’m not gonna lie – it wasn’t at all like I expected.  I have seen my boss juice many times, but I have never taken the plunge – until last week.  I reached out to the great people at Cooler Cleanse and was able to try out a three day juice cleanse.  Continue reading

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Cinnamon Buttermilk Pie

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Wedding planning is starting to become exhausting.  Don’t get me wrong. I enjoy the planning but I hate dealing with companies. They always find a way to ruin my day. Here is my latest annoyance. Right next door to my venue is a Marriott Courtyard hotel. I call the other day and ask about blocking off rooms for the wedding.  Continue reading

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King Arthur Flour Sourdough Giveaway

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Over the summer I finally crossed sourdough off my culinary “to do” list.  My starter (affectionately named Lucille)  now sits happily in my fridge. Getting fed once a week.

Since I had always wanted to have my own sourdough starter I jumped at the chance when King Arthur Flour offered to let me give their fresh starter a try. Continue reading

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Celeriac Gratin

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Celeriac is an unappreciated vegetable.

Sure. It’s a little ugly. And it’s certainly not winning any beauty awards. But looks don’t matter…right?

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Top Ten of 2011

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I can’t believe it’s almost time for another year to start.  Sometimes it seems that the years just fly by.  When I was a kid I felt like time stood still. Everything took forever.  The older I get the more I realize how wrong I was when I was a kid.  Time flies.  Continue reading

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Christmas Mimosa

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Merry Christmas everyone! It’s also the final day of The Twelve Boozy Days of Christmas. I hope everyone has enjoyed all the drinks I have brought.  Continue reading

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Spiked Hot Chocolate with Marshmallow Vodka Whipped Cream

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This is a twofer of a recipe.  It will be day ten and eleven of The Twelve Boozy Days of Christmas! Continue reading

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Fruit Cake Cookies

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Hi all! Today I’m guest posting over at the fabulous Katrina’s blog – In Katrina’s Kitchen. Luckily, I was invited to join in on her wonderful Christmas event, I’ll Bring the Cookies and I couldn’t turn it down.  A whole month of cookies? I’m in! Continue reading

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Kir Royale

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Woot woot! It’s day nine of The Twelve Boozy Days of Christmas! I think this drink is perfect for almost any situation where you want to feel rich and important. It’s made with champagne.

Doesn’t champagne make everyone feel like that?

It’s not just me is it? Continue reading

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