Tag Archives: Friends

Strawberry Limeade Cake

Posted on April 1, 2012 by

The last twelve months have been absolutely insane, full of ups and downs and a whole host of new experiences.  Today we celebrated with the Munchkin’s first birthday party, and the joy of seeing him sitting in the grass trying … Continue reading →

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Super Bowl Prep

Posted on February 4, 2012 by

I think the best thing about the Super Bowl is that it’s just one more excuse to get together with friends, eat tons of good food, and have a good time.  And I say that as someone who loves football … Continue reading →

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Balsamic Honey-Glazed Carrots

Posted on December 30, 2011 by

I love the holidays.  Friends, family, time off work, new recipes to try, nasty stomach bugs making the rounds… Well, maybe not that last one.  But everyone’s on the road to recovery now, so I guess I should get back … Continue reading →

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Friendsmas Cooking

Posted on December 20, 2011 by

One of my favorite parts of the year is getting together for friends to celebrate Christmas, or Friendsmas as I like to call it.  It’s a great time to hang out, swap gifts, play games, and share good food.  It’s … Continue reading →

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Adventures in Kolacky-Land

Posted on December 11, 2011 by

I’ve recently been given two recipes for kolacky by friends of mine.  Kolacky (or kolache or kolace) are Polish/Lithuanian/Czech cookies or pastries filled with fruity jam filling and sprinkled with powdered sugar. I started with the easy recipe, since I … Continue reading →

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Restaurant Review: Novo Dolce

Posted on November 16, 2011 by

In our town, restaurants are a dime a dozen.  Good restaurants, however, restaurants that don’t pull their meals out of the freezer in the back and slap them in the microwave, are much harder to find.  They tend to get … Continue reading →

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Turkey Day Planning

Posted on November 11, 2011 by

Well, we’re back in the hot seat again this year, in a good way: hosting Thanksgiving for our local friends.  Last year was very laid-back, with just me, Southern Honey, and a brace of Cornish hens.  This year, on the … Continue reading →

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Middle Eastern Food

Posted on July 15, 2010 by

I have a love affair with the Middle East.  The culture, the food, the music, the languages… I find it fascinating and incredibly complex. I’m not sure whether my love of the region came from my decision to major in … Continue reading →

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Non-drinking buzzkills not allowed!

Posted on June 9, 2010 by

First, a moment of praise: Southern Honey cooked dinner!  I had stopped by WalMart to pick up a few things for a new recipe I want to try, and by the time I got home, he’d popped some chicken and … Continue reading →

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Home Sweet Home

Posted on April 14, 2010 by

Please pardon the extended absence; it’s been a busy week or so! Our trip to Hogtown was absolutely fantastic.  It’s really unfortunate that it’s taken us this long to make it back.  Not only have we missed out on spending … Continue reading →

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