MISSALANEYUS

Author: missalaneyus

  • Gone Girl

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    Have you heard of the book Gone Girl?  A New York Times Bestseller, I had heard about it a while ago and picked up my own copy. The baby isn’t that in to me reading, so I didn’t have a chance to start it until recently. Well, things finally came together over Thanksgiving. With a husband and two grandparents around…

  • Food Project: Indian Food

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    Since August, I’ve been tackling one food project each month. For November, I chose Indian food. While the timing might seem a little off, I imagine that by Saturday, when you’ve had your fill of turkey, something different might sound just right. I chose simple recipes for Dal and Chicken Tikka Masala and was happy with…

  • Martha, Martha: Giving Thanks

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    In November, we talk a lot about giving thanks. And trust me, I have a lot to be thankful for, but sometimes its just as important to send thanks. I first saw homemade cards on Cupcakes and Cashmere a while ago and was taken with the idea of making my own. I loved how modern and…

  • Mashable

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    With Thanksgiving just a few days away, I wanted to share one of my new, favorite mashes, a butternut squash and potato mash. Butternut squash and yukon gold potatoes get jazzed up with brown butter, sage and a hint of freshly grated nutmeg. A wonderful compliment to any meal, it doesn’t take long to prepare. Make…

  • Orange Scented Sweet Potatoes

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    Sweet potatoes and Thanksgiving are synonymous. The marshmallow version can be found at nearly every table, but they’ve never been a favorite of mine. For a long time, that particular casserole was my only association with sweet potatoes. Well, luckily, I’ve come a long way in the food awareness department and have discovered a number…

  • Bucket List

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    I added a new page here called “Life List.” Inspired by Megan and Maggie, I decided to put together my own bucket list. So far, life’s been pretty good, but there are still some things I’d still like to do before I go. You won’t see a lot of adventurous things on it, but you…

  • Fashion Friday: Burgundy

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  • Cookbook Review: The Homesick Texan

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    Happy Halloween everyone! This month, I’ve been cooking my through The Homesick Texan, Lisa Fain’s cookbook. Lisa is a New York transplant who shares her love of Texan cuisine through her blog, The Homesick Texan. Her cookbook came out a year ago, and I’ve had it on my shelf for about that long. I’d made…

  • Fashion Friday: Military

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  • Pumpkin Spice Granola

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    For fall, I took my usual granola recipe and switched it up with pumpkin and warm spices. The result is a sweet and hearty snack that’s perfect for the season. I put almonds and pecans in mine, but you could use any nut mix you’d like. Also, feel free to adjust the spices to your taste. The possibilities…