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raspberry chocolate chip brownies

February 12, 2013

Life with our two munchkins is still crazy-pants, so I’m not much for words today… I just wanted to pass along our brownie experiment in case you wanted to use it for Valentine’s Day later this week.  Perfect for Love Day later this week, these brownies are not for the faint of heart. But you [...]

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top 12 recipes of 2012 (yours & mine!)

December 31, 2012

If anyone needs me, I’ll just be doing jazzercise and playing Just Dance all day long hoping to go into labor…  It kind of blows my mind that I’m doing this “top recipes of the year” business again! Nevertheless and notwithstanding… here are YOUR (and MY) top 12 favorite recipes of 2012…

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egg drop soup

December 17, 2012

 Feeding toddlers is a funny business. It cracks me up. Sophie (like most toddlers) has a very specific palate. Sophie loves berries, almost all fruits, strong cheeses, beans, pasta, dark chocolate, and fancy breads (rosemary, Tuscan olive, whole grain, asiago, etc.) She does NOT like muffins, pancakes, waffles, biscuits, Kraft macaroni, potatoes in almost any [...]

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triple chocolate toffee brownies

December 10, 2012

Oops. That’s about all I can say for myself. These brownies are embarrassing. In the best way.

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thanksgiving recipe round-up

November 19, 2012

It’s a fun (but crazy!) week at my house this week. We’ll be seeing both sides of the family, hosting guests, preparing the meal, and (of course) baking loads of pie. We’re having a homemade-ice-cream-and-cookies ice cream sandwich party, and I’ll be making crepes for the first time. It’s a big week in the kitchen. [...]

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chicken bacon wild rice soup

November 14, 2012

Last week, we were hit with a cold wave that send us from the high 80s/low 90s into the 70s-80s. That may not sound like much of a difference, but the wind was blustery, and it was chilly enough to really need to bundle up for our morning walks. It put me in a soup [...]

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shredded brussels sprouts with lemon and poppy seeds

November 12, 2012

After that caramelized browned butter butternut squash number I tried from Martha Stewart, I was feeling extra friendly toward vegetables and wanted to try another of her recipes. This time, I went green with brussels sprouts. Stay with me. I’m of the opinion that all adults should give brussels sprouts another try if they remember [...]

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my favorite sweet potatoes

November 7, 2012

Updated from the archives Although it may not be popular, I’m just going to say it: turkey is my least favorite part of Thanksgiving. I really get into the carbohydrates. We typically dish up our plates buffet-style, then sit down to eat together. It usually goes about like this for me: Turkey? Nah. A touch [...]

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