Monthly Archives: August 2011

Brooklyn’s Breaking Laces. A Contest. Slow Cooker Refried Bean Dip.

Have you heard of the band Breaking Laces? This is them. And they are having a contest. The Fan With the Most Clever Shopping List Will Win. On the new single “Shopping for Two” from their latest album When You … Continue reading

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Chocolate Cake With Strawberry Cheesecake Mousse Filling

Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows, Part 2 was every bit as good as I knew it would be. I also knew I would cry during the movie, just not for the whole last hour. Geez….lucky my eyes were covered … Continue reading

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Banana Chocolate Chip Pecan Muffins

Today I finally go to see the new and (sob) last Harry Potter film. I’ve not been in a hurry to go only because I dread having it all come to an end. The Harry Potter books were some of … Continue reading

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Rustic Raspberry Tart With Irish Butter Crust

An easy to make, flaky crust filled with bursting berry goodness? Yes, please. This fabulous tart should really be a single serving, but I managed to share it with the other 5 peeps in the house. If you can find … Continue reading

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Penne Alla Vodka. French 75 Cocktail.

Happy Hour Time. A delicious cocktail followed by some boozy pasta. Sounds like a good way to kick off the weekend, eh? I’ve tried a bunch of penne alla vodka recipes and this is one of the best. I love … Continue reading

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Kiddie Cakes

July through November is birthday central in my house. All those birthdays need cake, of course. A few friends expressed interest in children’s birthday cakes. So, I thought I would share some photos of cakes I have made. If any … Continue reading

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Spicy Chicken And Broccolini

Not too long ago I told you about how I was in a bookstore when a Donny Osmond song came on the store stereo. Well, last week I was at Borders checking out the ‘Going Out Of Business’ deals when … Continue reading

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Sprinkle Cake. Oreo Butter.

I didn’t set out to write a post that combined a Sprinkle Cake and Oreo Butter. Mistakes happen in the kitchen, right? So, Sunday is my son’s birthday party and I left icing the cake for the last minute since … Continue reading

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Chocolate Walnut Squares

Yesterday, I hosted my 30th children’s birthday party. Having four children will necessitate this kind of claim to fame. Anyway, it was all good fun. And there was cake! I’ll post more on the cake soon, but for today I … Continue reading

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