Category: EAT/DRINK
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A Gardening Party
This year, we threw a small party for Ellie with a few friends and family. It was a lot of fun. There were bubbles. We went for a gardening party theme, since Ellie loves few things more than digging around outside. I used this chevron runner from Paper Source that is a longtime favorite. The…
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Chocolate Chip Cookie Pancakes
Today’s decadent and simple meal was inspired by my dad in celebration of Father’s Day. I had originally imagined making STEAK and POTATOES and other manly, Midwestern food, but whenever I think of my dad and food, chocolate chip cookies are the first thing that comes to mind. (He’s had a lifelong obsession with them.) Cookies are…
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A 4 Ingredient & 2 Minute Champagne Cocktail
Sometimes you just have to jump. Put both feet in and close your eyes to the imperfections along the way. In the spirit of taking risks, I’m sharing another how-to video, but this time, you can see me. And, I’m talking on camera, which is terrifying. Luckily, making this cocktail isn’t. With just four ingredients…
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Southwestern Salmon Salad
This recipe has been a favorite at our house for a long time. We used to make it all the time, and then, we had Ellie. She liked some of the components, but is not a fan of fish or lettuce. So, I forgot about it for around a year until Keegan mentioned it again.…
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Memorial Day Recipes
Memorial Day is a week from today, which blows my mind more than a little. Where did May go?* But, as my mother would say, “Any who,” my guess is that you might have some fun plans for your three day weekend. A grill might be involved or even a potluck could be in order,…
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Fast Food: Grilled Chicken with Strawberry Salsa & Roasted Carrots
On busy weeknights, getting dinner on the table has to happen fast, so I’m back with another edition of my Fast Food series. This whole meal can be made in around 30 minutes and tastes like the start of summer. The bright strawberry salsa is spicy, sweet and tangy. Spooned over perfectly grilled chicken, it is…
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Mother’s Day Brunch
I hope you’re not tired of brunch yet, because I have a great option for Mother’s Day here today. This one features crispy, rosemary roasted potatoes; goat cheese and chive studded scrambled eggs; sweet strawberries; and bacon. And, it takes an hour to make. Anyone could do this. But, it looks really fancy. Doesn’t it?…
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Cinco de Mayo Brunch
In my books, Cinco de Mayo is a great excuse to eat Mexican food, which truthfully, I never need. While we probably won’t be hitting a local bar to celebrate this year, hosting a brunch is right up our alley. This “build your own breakfast tacos” menu comes together in around an hour and has a…
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Mother’s Day Gift Guide
Mother’s Day is right around the corner, and it is one of the few times I have very little trouble coming up with gift ideas. (It may have to do with the fact that my mom, like me, always has a list of things she’d like.) If your mother is not so forthcoming, I’ve compiled…
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Mexican Brownies
Brownies are kind of the perfect dessert, and lately, an idea for Mexican spiced brownies has been rattling around in my head. The classic combination of chocolate, cinnamon and chiles is always one of my favorites. To make these, I started with the Holy Grail of brownie recipes from Alice Medrich. Seriously, people can’t get enough…