Leftover Puree Quick Bread

Leftover Puree Quick Bread

I hope you did not throw that pulp away! I am not one throw something away( if I can make good use of it) especially when food is involved. I like to save sugar cookie scrap, dough that never got used, fruit and veggie pulp or puree; which are my favorites. I was taught as… 

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Blackberry Limeade

Blackberry Limeade

I wonder if it’s me or is everyone getting ready for fall a little too quickly; summer doesn’t “technically” end until September 21st but it seems everyone is already in the spirit. Stores have already got the Halloween decorations and candy out, everyone is on pintrest pinning everything apples and pumpkins. I am wondering where they… 

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How to Make Raisins

How to Make Raisins

Lately have been a little blanch happy, boiling everything and almost anything I can (that’s edible). Blanching more than just blueberries has me feeling like I am in a chemistry lab doing science experiments. I have now moved on to big and better things and have begun blanching grapes. This has been the best thing… 

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Chocolate Covered Scone Bar

Chocolate Covered Scone Bar

Lately I have been obsessed with eating loads of chocolate and texting Josh about 20 times a day. I think showing him pictures of my socks, what I have been cooking and saying I love you can get a little annoying. When he got home I got the evil stare! The look of can you… 

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Cherry Tomato Spinach Pasta

Cherry Tomato Spinach Pasta

My sister and I are history and culture buffs we talk for hours or fight over the origin of everything! She usually wants to travel to countries for the experience and I usually want to go for the food. I have never left the states (unless you count Tijuana then I have left plenty of… 

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Cucumber Limeade

Cucumber Limeade

Summer ain’t over! Oh no it ain’t over (in my singing voice)! I decided that I would start asking myself if I am a person who loves to cook or an artist with a love of food! I have been watching some of my favorite chefs one being Pino Luongo and he makes me fall… 

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Chewy Blueberry Granola Bites

Chewy Blueberry Granola Bites

These Chewy Blueberry Granola Bites made my day and I felt as if I could conquer the world. I hope this post does not become an advertisement for the bites. However Chewy Blueberry Granola Bites were soft on the inside and crunchy on the outside; with an essence of dried blueberries. I must tell you… 

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Cherry Tomato Stir Fry

Cherry Tomato Stir Fry

It seems since school has started up and the streets are busy and full of life; everyone is out and about even on the weekends. I have been so busy this weekend that it went by too quickly.  Fall is almost here and winter is right around the corner. Josh is excited for my black… 

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Five Things Country Boys Can’t Live Without

Five Things Country Boys Can’t Live Without

From that very day we met in Wal-Mart, to are crazy online triangle, until we finally moved in together. There are few things over the past three years I have picked up about country boys that will never change,  no matter what environment you choose to live in. Camo: When you meet the love of… 

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Buffalo Chicken Salad Wraps

Buffalo Chicken Salad Wraps

I love eating wraps especially in this weather and now when I know I am going to have a hectic Monday. I am looking forward to this weekend because it is tomato season and it is time to get some fresh tomatoes ( tomato pie anyone!!?). I have a few recipes up my sleeve; I… 

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