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Artichoke Tomato Bisque

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I had so much fun participating in Tidy Mom’s Love the Pie event with my Banoffee Pie this past year.  I knew SoupaPalooza would be just as fun! I’ll take any excuse I can to try a new recipe.  Mike’s not a big soup eater so I can make whatever I want.  Score!  I saw this recipe [...]

Chicken Enchiladas with Red Chili Sauce

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What is with two-year-olds and boogers?  Thing 1 picks his nose quite frequently during the day.  And then gives me his boogers.  All balled up on the end of his finger.  He won’t wipe them on his shirt, the wall, the couch, or the floor.  He has to give them to me.  I wish I [...]

Toast the Red Carpet: Black and White Cheesecake Bars

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This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter. All opinions are 100% mine.Are you watching the Academy Awards on Sunday?  I may be in and out of the room making dinner and chasing the Things, but I’m for sure checking out all the red carpet fashions.  [...]

King (cup) Cakes for Mardi Gras

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Last month one of my favorite bloggers had a giveaway.  Guess what?  I won!  It’s almost 20 days later I’m still completely jazzed.  I’ve only won one other giveaway in my life.  The best part was the giveaway was for Giselle at Baking in Heels 1,000 Facebook fan giveaway. It was really fun to be apart [...]

Chocolate Mint Day – Thin Mint Knock Offs

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I was a brownie.  I was.  Brown sash, weekend meetings, knot tying, all that stuff.   Every year when our troop sold cookies I would always sell the most.  Go me!  I think it had in large part to do with my dad buying 10 boxes of peanut butter cookies and my mom taking my [...]

Marinated Steak with Caramelized Onions

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This week has been a whirlwind.  I’ve had 4 interviews for one job position in 4 days.  Whew!  Yes, after a year home with my wonderful boys, I’m making my best effort to get back into the work force.  Life changes and needs must have.  So back to a double-budget household it is.     [...]

Bacon-Wrapped Adobo Chicken and Potatoes

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Do you live with a snorer?  I live with two.   This is Maggie.  She’s the worst offender.  I can smack Mike on the arm and he’ll turn over.  Maggie is relentless.  She sleeps on her bed at the the foot of our bed.  So not only do I have to try and get her [...]

Sweethearts Dinner

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It’s Valentine’s Day tomorrow.  Did you know?  You didn’t?!?!!  Better get your butt in gear buddy and whip up an amazing dinner for the Mrs. before you’re left sleeping on the couch… alone… on Valentine’s Day.  That sounds horrible.  I know.     You shouldn’t be faulted for “forgetting” a Tuesday, but whatever.  In case your [...]

Asti Tortine Rose ~ Pink Asti Cupcakes

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I love champagne.  I do.  It’s wonderful and bubbly and delightful.  It’s my favorite thing at any wedding, apart from the newlyweds.  I adore sparkling wine too.  ”Only champagne from Champagne, France is champagne.  Everything else is sparkling wine.”  Thanks killer!  It’s true though.   Four years ago we went to San Diego for my [...]