So apparently my bff Shorty thinks it might be a good idea for me to open up a food cart in my small town. I thinks it’s a great idea, especially if someone else does it. Consider for a minute I have a fun, full-time job, an infant, husband, 3 dogs & 4 cats- another [...]

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I don’t know about you but my mango trees are off the hook right now. Jason has been non-stop making mango chips with his Ronco FD1005WHGEN 5-Tray Electric Food Dehydrator and then freezing them. I’m over mango chips and mango salsa. I’ve made mango pops and mango pudding but I longed for something different. This refreshing recipe [...]

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It’s so hot outside that I’m turning to the south for food inspiration. I’ve been grilling outside and taking advantage of simple, easy comforting food. These grits are like the title- creamy and dreamy. Even nongrit fans will become believers with this side dish. You could easily include this into your breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner. [...]

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On Sunday, Jason went fishing seriously early in the morning and left me to clean out my Tivo. I had recently read Joy The Baker’s  post about the single lady pancake. She had me at “This is one big pancake.  It’s got oats and banana slices and chocolate chips.  Um… amazing.  On top?  More banana [...]

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All I can say is I dream about going to David Lawrence’s house for brunch. His recipes are awesome and he seems like a pretty cool guy to hang out with. I want to kick off the morning with his Raspberry Herb Champagne Cocktail, followed by a hearty Sausage and Grueyre Strata, some Smoked Salmon Napoleons, and [...]

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Either I haven’t been using my herbs in my garden or they’re on steroids. This was a great recipe to get rid of some of my crop. This tart is a cross between a quiche and a calzone. Rich ricotta is infused with the fresh herbs and then stuffed in glorious pizza dough. You can [...]

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I’m a total freak when it comes to wasting food. I will come up with elaborate recipes to get rid of the most minuscule ingredient. Hence the 2 bananas that needed to be eaten yesterday. Holy goodness Batman. This decadent dessert (also perfect breakfast this morning) from the Bromberg Bros was a great way to utilize the ripened [...]

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When you have picky eaters for an event like Mother’s Day brunch- it’s time to turn to those tasty turnovers. My picky nephew Dylan, who doesn’t like any food  including McDonald’s and pizza loved these treats. Everyone marveled at the spectacle of watching him eat. Who could resist pastries this cute? The Oxford Companion to Food [...]

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Yum. I found this Smoked Turkey and Zucchini Quiche recipe from Inside The Kaganoff Kitchen. Rachel has the most gorgeous pictures on her blog. The picture of the quiche looked so fluffy and delicious (see above) I knew I needed to make it for my Mother’s Day brunch. This crust-less quiche is filled with shallots, grated [...]

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I’ve been trying to add more yogurt into my diet. It’s good for you but alone is usually boring. Once a year, I head to Whistler to go snowboarding and usually spend a night at the Fairmont Vancouver overlooking the runway before heading up to the mountain. It’s one of our favorite hotels and feels [...]

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