Author: missalaneyus
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Zucchini Chocolate Chip Pancakes & a Newsletter
Hi-lo! (as Ellie would say) Today, I have pancakes with chocolate chips (and zucchini) for you. They are wonderful. For these, I used my favorite basic pancake recipe, but with zucchini and chocolate chips stirred in for good measure. If you have a garden that grows zucchini a foot and half long like mine, you’re…
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Lately
Don’t let these photos fool you. It’s been a lot of potty training around here. Instead of posting pictures from our living room, I thought I’d share some of the other things we’ve been up to. You know, just in case you’re not worried about whether or not Ellie can “make pee or poop” in…
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Cantaloupe, Mozzarella & Balsamic
This 3-ingredient side is a riff on a dish we had in Italy several years ago. While we were there, we ate our weight in prosciutto e melone, which was often served with the prettiest fresh mozzarella. (It’s a wonder we came back.) In my version, creamy mozzarella pairs perfectly with reduced balsamic vinegar. Both…
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How to Make a Vinaigrette
Making your own vinaigrette is so easy, but the result always tastes better than the bottled stuff. Plus, when you tell people you made it, they’ll think you’re fancy. In this short video, I’m sharing how to make a vinaigrette. Mustard, agave, red wine vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, salt and pepper work together to…
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Like a Wrecking Ball (Eric Church)
When I was in elementary school, I got Madonna’s True Blue album on cassette. I listened to that whole thing over and over and over again. (My poor parents can vouch for this.) In high school, I was obsessed with everything on The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill CD. (I still am. That album holds up.) Then, in college, whenever I…
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5 Ways to Keep Your Images From Falling Flat
I couldn’t be more excited to have Megan on the blog today. Her ability to capture beautiful, interesting images is one I’d like to steal. So, I asked her the question that’s on my mind (and probably on yours) “How can I take better photos?” Here’s what she had to say. These days the ability to…
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Melt-Proof Beauty Products
It is hot, folks, which after a rainy, wet summer is a welcome change. However, it can be hard to stay put together when you’re sweating at 9:00 AM. So, I’ve rounded up some of my favorite melt-proof beauty products that are on heavy rotation this summer. I scored the first item in the swag…
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Fast Food: Grilled Chicken Salad with Nectarines & Fresh Corn
Does anyone else feel like their hot dog/brownie/ice cream intake is off the charts lately? No, just me? Hmm. Well, if like our family, you’re in need of a recharge, I’d like to suggest a market fresh salad full of sweet nectarines, creamy fresh mozzarella and peppery arugula. Salads are the original fast food, which…
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AFI Top 100 Films: 3 More Reviewed
It’s been awhile since we reviewed an AFI top 100 film, but this time, we have three new ones to share with you. You can find each of our his and hers reviews here, but for those of you who aren’t familiar with the project, Keegan and I are working our way through the American Film…
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Peaches & Cream Popsicles
On Tuesday night when the house was dark and Ellie was tucked into her bed, I made popsicles. I had been eyeing this recipe for swirled berry yogurt popsicles from Smitten Kitchen, but wanted to make a few modifications. Peaches were whirred together with honey, and a cinnamon flavored simple syrup was swirled into…