If I was introduced to this recipe as a child, I’m pretty sure vegetable soup would be my favorite food group. I have my college friend Beth to thank me for introducing me to this Williams-Sonoma recipe. This past fall we visited her and her husband in Seattle and this meal was waiting for us […]
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Over the holidays we enjoyed making our favorite cookies that reminded us of home. My favorite cookie my mom would make are snowball cookies. I loved eating them right out of the oven with a fresh coat of powdered sugar. A flavor that always tastes like Christmas. John’s favorite cookie is white chocolate dipped Ritz
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Over 10 years ago I attended a holiday party where these bar nuts were placed on several tables. I decided to give them a try and was taken by surprise by the unique flavor. It was unlike anything I had ever tasted before and I immediately asked the host for the recipe. Would you believe
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Growing up I was never introduced to Butternut Squash so when I had it in soup for the first time I honestly couldn’t believe how delicious it was. I’ll never forget the first time I made the soup. I bought the Squash and when I got home I wasn’t quite sure how to cut it.
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I love everything about pumpkin season, in fact I think it might be my favorite time of the year. Every fall I make a point to bake pumpkin drop cookies and share with friends and family. They are my most requested cookie. I found a pumpkin pie crisp recipe that looked easy and decided it
Earlier this year, I decided I wanted to learn how to make Paella. My college friend Beth, who lives south of Seattle, has perfected this recipe and offered to teach me via a video call. John and I have been in the NW for the past several months helping my Dad so we were able
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When it comes to travel I pretty much have it down to a science on how to pack. I do everything in my power to avoid checking a bag. Even a two week trip to Thailand I was able to pack everything I needed in a carry-on and a backpack. I have seen the Away
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John and I left for Portland, OR the middle of August and have been here for the past four weeks. We couldn’t anticipate the timing of the trip but knew was inevitable. My dad was admitted to the hospital earlier this summer and has been recovering at a skilled nursing facility ever since. A Flight
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Anything with bacon has my attention. So when I found this recipe years ago on the Damn Delicious site, I was excited to find a summer salad with my favorite protein. I’ve made this as a stand-alone meal for dinner however it’s also a great side salad for a potluck. The homemade dressing is the
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Dessert may be my favorite food, so when The Baked Bear, custom ice cream sandwich shop opened near our house, I knew we had to check it out, sooner rather than later. John has always talked about his love for ice cream sandwiches so I decided it would make a great date night outing. It’s
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Anytime I make fried rice I consider it a win. Also when it’s easy to make that makes even better. I stumbled upon this recipe on the Damn Delicious site and we loved it. It can stand alone as a meal or would be a great side dish for an Asian meal. I made this
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Strawberries Romanoff is one of my favorite summertime desserts. Not only is it incredibly easy to make, it’s a lighter dessert and since fruit is involved, I say it’s even a healthier dessert. I think the first time I was introduced to this was shortly after moving to Texas I ate at La Madeline. A
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