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Bacon Wrapped Water Chestnuts {guest post}

December 21, 2012
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It’s December 21st. As I write this on November 8th (because Carrian is awesome and got it to me way in advance), I’m really hoping that when this goes live on the 21st of December, I’ll be holding our sweet baby boy in my arms. Because 4 days past my due date is 4 days [...]

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Autumn Quinoa Salad with Maple Mustard Vinaigrette

November 16, 2012
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I don’t think it is any secret that I love quinoa. I almost always cook up an entire bag and throw some in the freezer for quick and easy meals. Or I’ll make a triple batch of pancakes. They usually last about a week. My husband loves them for breakfast! Okay…so do I. I’ve done [...]

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Jalapeno Bacon Corn Cakes

July 31, 2012
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Today is THE LAST DAY OF THE PANCAKE PARTY!!! I’m happy, relieved, sad, but mostly happy. I missed blogging and would definitely do a few things differently next time. I’m going to write a little post about all that though, so be on the lookout for it. What did you think of the “Pancake Party” [...]

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Whole Wheat Pasta with Bacon, Mushrooms, and Red Onion

April 23, 2012
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Pasta. Bacon. Mushrooms. Wine. Cheese. Do I have your attention?

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Bacon Cheddar Scones {Guest Post}

February 10, 2012

Me: “Help! Who wants to guest post for me?” Wonderful friend #1 from Virtual Potluck: “I’ll do it!” Wonderful friend #2 from Virtual Potluck: “Me too!” And…they both make scones. I love it! Great minds think alike. And this is perfect, because you get one sweet scone, and one savory scone. Also, prior to this, [...]

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Sweet and Tangy Baked Beans

May 31, 2011

I realize that I’m a day late and a dollar short. You should have made these for Memorial Day. However, they will also be great for the Fourth of July! Or tomorrow night’s dinner! Or even better, tonight’s! I’m a big fan of all things baked beans, but nothing beats homemade. I must confess, my [...]

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BBQ Chicken Pizza

May 19, 2011

I started making this pizza for friends when I was in graduate school. The first time my husband ate this was at my apartment while I was slaving away at grad school. He asked me if that was the time that I fell through a chair and I said, “No I was eating Kraft mac [...]

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