Asparagus and Leek Frittata

May 8, 2013
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Brunch week continues, and what brunch is complete without an egg dish of some sort? A frittata, a quiche, an omelette, and let’s not forget a beautiful poached egg. I am obsessed with the fact that spring is finally here so I decided to do a spring-inspired frittata with asparagus and leeks. I kept the [...]

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{a day in the life} With Style & Grace

May 7, 2013
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Today’s “a day in the life” is the lovely Lisa of With Style & Grace. I don’t follow a huge amount of glunten-free blogs, because, we’ll I’m not gluten-free (at all), but I never miss Lisa’s posts. Her food is gorgeous and creative and it is always a treat to read her posts. Plus she [...]

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Pear Hibiscus Brunch Cocktail {giveaway}

May 6, 2013
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  Every good brunch starts with a cocktail, right? Everyone is familiar with the mimosa, and then there is sangria, but I mixed it up a little with these pretty pink drinks. They would be perfect for a Mother’s Day brunch and would be so fun for a girl’s night out, a spa day, a [...]

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Cilantro Lime Rice

May 3, 2013
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This recipe is SO simple and so good. I love adding this cilantro lime rice to a Mexican meal. It has bright flavors and brings life to what might be a heavy, cheesy and spicy meal (nothing wrong with that!). I love the flavors of the lime and cilantro with the rice. I could not [...]

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Southwestern Stuffed Mini Sweet Peppers

May 2, 2013
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These little buggers are one of my latest favorites. They are so good and so addicting. Little tiny (and might I add, adorable) sweet peppers stuffed with spiced-up gooey cream cheese and topped with crunchy panko breadcrumbs? I mean, really–what could go wrong in this scenario? Did I add that they are unbelievably easy to [...]

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Taco Chicken Tenders

May 1, 2013
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Alright–I’m getting with the blogging program now (enough with the wintry beef stew recipes, right?) and posting some southwestern and Mexican inspired recipes for the rest of the week that would work for any Cinco de Mayo party. I’m starting with these Taco Chicken Tenders that are actually perfect for any day. My family loved these and I [...]

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{a day in the life} The Baker Chick

April 30, 2013
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Today’s “a day in the life”  is Audra of The Baker Chick. Audra is a sweetheart and so talented. I’m currently obsessed with her Creme Bruleé Cupcakes. So genius and they look beyond tasty. ~~~~~~~~~~ Tell me about yourself and how you started food blogging. After 5 years of living in New York City, working as an [...]

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Beef Stew {with beer and homemade seasoning}

April 29, 2013
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Like I mentioned in my recipe for Beef Stew Seasoning, I realize I’m pushing the boundaries of winter a little with these recipes. However, I live in Michigan, and here, winter knows no boundaries. We got two days of sunshine and I rushed outside with both kids to take walks. This was an urgent matter! Two [...]

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Beef Stew Seasoning Mix {all-natural}

April 26, 2013
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I know I’m sooooooorta pushing the limits of winter here with beef stew seasoning mix. I have a beef stew recipe coming too–oh well, I’ve never claimed to be a perfect blogger.  I make what sounds good! Plus, one of my readers sent me an email requesting this recipe. My taco seasoning recipe has been [...]

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Chive Bread {giveaway}

April 24, 2013
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Heather Christo–yeah, the one with the amazing kitchen–wrote an equally amazing cookbook:  Heather Christo’s Generous Table: Easy & Elegant Recipes through the Seasons And it is gorgeous. I mean–really. I sat down and just leafed through this book admiring the beautiful photos and sweet stories about her family. The book itself has a calming effect. [...]

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