food and drink

Winter Minestrone

January 10, 2013
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Did anyone get the newest Barefoot Contessa Cookbook, Foolproof for Christmas?  I couldn’t wait so I had pre-ordered it this summer.  It’s the perfect title for one of her cookbooks as I have always said that they are truly foolproof.  I have a friend that always did a test run on recipes before dinner parties […]

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How to Set Up a Bar

November 16, 2012
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Whether you are a novice party thrower or you are the hostess with the mostess, I’m going to show you a few basics to set up the perfect simple bar for your next party. * Start with a Liquor of choice.  Choose from a vodka, gin, whiskey or brandy.  I like to stick with a good […]

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What’s your plan this week?

November 13, 2012
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I received so much feedback after writing the Mastering the Weekly Shop, that I thought I’d fill you in on what we’ve been eating around here.  Maybe it’ll give you a fresh idea for feeding your family and how to make it work as simply as possible!  I’d love to hear how it has been going […]

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Farmer’s Market

November 5, 2012
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Going to our local Farmer’s Market is such a feel good morning.  I hadn’t been in a couple of weeks and was curious what seasonal changes were happening there.  These purple cauliflower are works of art.  Love.that.color.  I roasted some up for dinner this week. Gorgeous and delicious.  Take a look are what else was […]

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Favorites Friday | A Store I Could Live In

November 2, 2012
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Recently I posted about West Elm coming to town.  This week it’s all about Anthropologie.  I can’t help myself!  I went in to my local store the other day to pick up a birthday gift for a girlfriend and didn’t want to leave. It’s so pretty and comfortable.  And it smells so good in there. […]

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Zucchini + Carrot Muffins

October 29, 2012
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Happy Monday everyone!  Nothing starts my week off better than being able to take some time on Sunday to get our busy kitchen ready for another active week ahead.  Between Halloween activities, sports, school, and work, time will be of limited supply this week.  When planning for our meals this week, I wanted to have […]

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More Healthy Choices for Kids

October 24, 2012
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I’m always looking for fresh, delicious + healthy choices to add to our afterschool and lunch box snacks.  These four ideas meet both savory and sweet palates.  I recently found this pumpkin granola recipe on one of my favorite food blogs.  It is A-mazing!  {if granola is your thing}  Since you all know how much […]

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Roast Chicken

October 22, 2012
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As I mentioned in Mastering the Weekly Shop, having a few go-to dinners that are kinda homemade will really help cut down on the weekday meal preparing stress.  One way to always have such a meal on hand is to add a grocery store pre-made roast chicken to your shopping list.  Pretty much every grocery store […]

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The Best Carrot Cake Ever

October 18, 2012
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Making birthday cakes for my family is something I’ve always done.  It’s the one truly homemade part of a party I put all my love into.  My 9 year was thinking he’d prefer a Baskin Robbins ice cream cake this year and it made me so sad.  I’m sure you are thinking that I’m crazy […]

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Perfect Hard Boiled Egg

October 16, 2012
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How to make the perfect hard boiled egg – every time!   1. Place the eggs in a large pan. 2. Fill the pan with cold water, about 1 inch above the eggs. 3. Heat on high until water boils. 4. Boil rapidly for 1 minute. 5. Remove pan from heat and let sit for […]

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