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Favorites Friday {for the kids}

September 21, 2012
a bowl full of simple

This week’s favorites have the kids in mind.  Simple pleasures for your kids to enjoy right now.  What are you up to this weekend?  Whatever you do I hope you have a wonderful weekend. My family will pretty much eat anything they can dip in chocolate!  Not to mention roll in toppings.  We make this […]

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Cooking My Way Through La Tartinne Gourmande

September 20, 2012
a bowl full of simple

This book is such a beautiful feast for the senses.  The photography is stunning.  More than that though, Beatrice Peltre, tells a story with each recipe.  She reminds us of her life in the countryside of France.  Of what it feels like to cook with a parent or child. And of the incredible artistic beauty […]

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Fall Flower Pots

September 12, 2012
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I don’t know about you all, but my summer annuals are spent! In my front yard I have 2 little built in planters at the base of the walkway.  I keep things real simple.  (Are you getting my style yet?) simple!  I planted a boxwood topiary in the center of the square which stays there […]

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Friday Favorites

September 7, 2012
a bowl full of simple

Burgundy Dahlias – perfect late summer flowers Split Pea Soup {via Eat Live Run} I made this the other day.  So Simple! So Delish! Can NOT wait to see this rooftop installation @ the Met in NYC this week Tory Burch Suede Vintage Moto Hobo – beautiful Gluten-free Pumpkin Bread – Yum! Heading to NY. […]

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Simple Favorites for the Weekend

August 17, 2012
a bowl full of simple

What are you up to this weekend?  Something new?  Something summery?  We are back at the lake for our final stay of the summer.  I hope you’ll be enjoying these last days before sending the kids back to school somewhere barefoot and warm, preferably with one of these in your hand. A few simple ideas […]

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Six Summer Salads

August 14, 2012

  It’s still summer time people! The back to school ads are a major Summer Va-Cay buzz kill. These summer salads will inspire you to maintain that summertime feel, eat outdoors, and devour all the summer flavors til the bitter end.  Arugula + Watermelon Salad Arugula, watermelon, 1 tblsp diced shallot, 1 tblsp thinly sliced […]

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Zucchini

August 10, 2012
a bowl full of simple - zucchini

It’s that time of the summer when fresh produce is at it’s best.  Whether it comes from your garden, grocery store, local farmer’s market, or a generous neighbor, it’s zucchini season! A few easy favorites of ours for simple summer fare. Grilled Zucchini Grilling zucchini is one of my top summer side dishes.  If we […]

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Spicy Pickled Green Beans

July 26, 2012

In July, the green beans in my garden grow faster than we can eat them!  This year, in addition to blanching them for a side dish or salad, I decided to try pickling green beans.  I LOVE spicy pickled green beans in a tall spicy Bloody Mary!  I’ve never been much of a food preserver […]

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Summer A to Z

July 23, 2012

A – audiobooks   Download these onto your iphone, ipad, laptop, etc. to listen to wherever your road trip takes you this summer.  Audiobooks.com  or booksshouldbefree.com B – blue                        This color really says summer to me, from fresh fruit and flowers to the color of […]

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Garden Beds

July 10, 2012

I am often asked about my raised garden beds. How I came up with the design? What I plant for my summer veggie garden? What I plant the rest of the year? How I get my kids involved? For starters, I’ve always been a casual gardener. As a child I would visit my mom’s family […]

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