Category: Food
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Frozen Grapes! Replacement for ice.
Frozen Grapes! Replacement for ice.
September 3, 2013
Tried it: Frozen grapes in wine. Yeah, it’s a neat idea. I’ve seen this little idea floating around Pinterest forever and I finally gave it a try. Keep that white wine or bubbly chilled [...] Continue →
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Wednesday Goodies: Oh kale no!
Wednesday Goodies: Oh kale no!
August 28, 2013
I like kale. A lot. It’s really more of a LOVE. You can do so much with it. We usually sauté it, but I also love it in slaw form. More recently I’ve been [...] Continue →
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A Stupid Idea. Gluten-free me.
A Stupid Idea. Gluten-free me.
August 21, 2013
//Faux Bob: how-to here //Dress: F21 Thrifted//Shoes: Miz Mooz// I’ve made a new choice. After some thought and bit of research…. I decided to give gluten free diet a try. It’s been over 3 [...] Continue →
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Cheesy Kale Bites Chips Recipe
Cheesy Kale Bites Chips Recipe
August 15, 2013
Yes, you read that right: MAGICAL Cheesy Kale Bites. These little pieces of heavenly goodness are so so delicious. They are cheesy, without the dairy. Because they taste as their loaded with cheese, my [...] Continue →
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“Yum” Cup DIY with Peach Melba Bellini Cocktail!
“Yum” Cup DIY with Peach Melba Bellini Cocktail!
July 30, 2013
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. I love bubbly, but not the stemware you serve it in. I am super clumsy and tend to break most champagne/wine glasses. 90% of our stemware has left our home in pieces, or [...] Continue →
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Raw Kale Slaw Recipe
Raw Kale Slaw Recipe
July 16, 2013
In our little mini garden we have a bunch of kale growing. Kale is one of my favorite veggies. I just love it. Sautéed, baked, and most recently as a slaw. It’s delicious and [...] Continue →
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Happy Father’s Day Gift: Bacon Infused Vodka!
Happy Father’s Day Gift: Bacon Infused Vodka!
June 14, 2013
Father’s Day is this weekend, and I thought you all may need a last minute gift idea for the dad in your life. Here you go: Bacon Infused Vodka. You’re welcome. Maybe. Bacon Infused [...] Continue →
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Local Love: Breakfast at Screen Door!
Local Love: Breakfast at Screen Door!
May 28, 2013
Local Love: Screen Door I’ve mentioned having dinner at Screen Door in the past, and how amazing/awesome their fried chicken is! I have a BIT of a fried chicken addiction, so this year on Mother’s Day… [...] Continue →
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Mother’s Day Doughnut Photo Tower
Mother’s Day Doughnut Photo Tower
May 10, 2013
So, I’m pretty sure that I only have about 3 male readers on this her blog, BUT Mother’s day is coming up on Sunday and I’m pretty sure this would be the best thing [...] Continue →
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Chocolate Caramel Crack-ers
Chocolate Caramel Crack-ers
May 3, 2013
I love sweet awesome candy goodness, but I like to pretend that I don’t want to eat it ALL the time (especially when my kiddo is looking). Admit it… you’ve snuck the candy you JUST told [...] Continue →
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Peanut Butter Banana Chip Bites: Dehydrate all the things!
Peanut Butter Banana Chip Bites: Dehydrate all the things!
April 10, 2013
Peanut Butter Banana Chip Bites If an infomercial pops up on tv…. most likely I will watch it. I don’t know what it is, it’s like I have to. There’s some magical hold in [...] Continue →
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Water bath canning method… for high acid foods
Water bath canning method… for high acid foods
April 9, 2013
I realized, AFTER I shared my Apple Pie Butter recipe, that I never shared how to actually do the Water Bath Canning Method. I am, by no means, an expert… but I’ve researched a [...] Continue →
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Apple Pie Butter Recipe with no added sugar – canned
Apple Pie Butter Recipe with no added sugar – canned
April 8, 2013
Homemade Apple Pie Butter. Yeah, my label in the photo calls it JAM… I did not notice I put the word “jam” instead of “butter” until I had labeled all my jars…. oh well. [...] Continue →
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Spicy Pickled Carrots Canned
Spicy Pickled Carrots Canned
March 26, 2013
If you follow my Instagram, you may have noticed I’ve been canning (insert Portlandia reference here… it’s so true, ha) and have even joined the Portland Preservation Society. It’s a group of people that [...] Continue →
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Homemade Velveeta Cheese Recipe! So Tasty!
Homemade Velveeta Cheese Recipe! So Tasty!
March 20, 2013
The other day I found this on Pinterest…. Homemade frickin’ Velveeta cheese. I really love cheese…. It’s pretty much a necessity in my life. I had to make this IMMEDIATELY! I mean, yeah: cheddar [...] Continue →
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Rainbow Bum Cookies: A funny Pinterest fail!
Rainbow Bum Cookies: A funny Pinterest fail!
March 11, 2013
Well… This was a Pinterest thing. I decided to NOT follow the recipe provided, and that did not work out in my favor. Instead of creating a recipe, I went with a boxed sugar [...] Continue →
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Homemade Granola (no refined sugars)
Homemade Granola (no refined sugars)
January 29, 2013
I love quick and easy foods. I’d MUCH rather just head to the store and buy something… instead of making it. I’m just not into cooking. Since I’ve had my kiddo I’ve been looking [...] Continue →
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Day 37: Mini Donut Muffins with Cinnamon Sugar!
Day 37: Mini Donut Muffins with Cinnamon Sugar!
December 7, 2012
DAY 37 is brought to you by, the lovely Christina of the Sweet Lavender Bake Shoppe blog. It’s time to start baking: Mini Donut Muffins with Cinnamon Sugar Makes about 2- 3 dozen Recipe adapted from here For the donut [...] Continue →
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Day 19: Pepperoncini Cheese Dip Recipe!
Day 19: Pepperoncini Cheese Dip Recipe!
November 14, 2012
Day 19: This is a DELICIOUS appetizer. Pepperoncini Cheese Dip. I always buy this dip pre made, at a local grocery store. The sad part about the pre made stuff, the ingredients have a [...] Continue →
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Day 16: S’mores in a Jar
Day 16: S’mores in a Jar
November 10, 2012
Day 16: Yup. Simple as that. S’mores in a jar! The perfect hostess gift. Pop some marshmallows, chocolate, and graham crackers into a jar. Add a customizable sticker, from pear tree greetings. Bam! There [...] Continue →
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Baked Parmesan Pumpkin Seeds!
Baked Parmesan Pumpkin Seeds!
October 25, 2012
As a kid, my favorite part of carving pumpkins: eating the baked pumpkin seeds! Just add a bit of salt, bake for a bit, and you’re done! Always. But, I don’t know why we [...] Continue →
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Wordless{ish} Wednesday: Local love = Screen Door!
Wordless{ish} Wednesday: Local love = Screen Door!
October 24, 2012
A couple of weekends ago, husband and I had a date night. We seriously never know where to go when we’re out these days (just a couple of old farts). We found ourselves driving [...] Continue →
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5 Extra Years?
5 Extra Years?
September 27, 2012
Yesterday I found this video, on the How To Be A Dad site. While I already try my best to keep sugary and processed foods out of my kid’s diet, I was a little [...] Continue →
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Portland Eats: Salt and Straw
Portland Eats: Salt and Straw
September 19, 2012
Headed to Portland? OH man, be sure to stop by Salt and Straw. It’s fantastic. No lies, the best ice cream I’ve ever had. This company was started in Portland, and has taken off. [...] Continue →
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Grain-free Peanut Butter and Chocolate Chip Dough Bites
Grain-free Peanut Butter and Chocolate Chip Dough Bites
September 5, 2012
Well, shoot. I thought it was about time I started sharing my Pinterest successes! I’ve tried about 1 million recipes… and 1 gazillion DIY’s. I should be sharing what actually turns out awesome. (I [...] Continue →
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Homemade Peanut Butter Recipe
Homemade Peanut Butter Recipe
August 30, 2012
I made peanut butter! AND, no… it’s not peanuts and a stick of butter mixed together. It’s just peanuts! Really, just peanuts and a wee pinch ‘o salt. My daughter absolutely loved it. So [...] Continue →
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The Paper Mama in the City
The Paper Mama in the City
August 14, 2012
It’s officially been 2 weeks since I hopped a plane and headed to New York. I arrived bright and early Tuesday morning at 6 am (not sure if I’ll try out another red eye… [...] Continue →
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Bridal Shower + Photo Booth
Bridal Shower + Photo Booth
July 30, 2012
A week ago we gathered together to celebrate my sister, Nicole. She is getting married on August 11th. It’s coming up fast! Less than 2 weeks away… wow. Anyway, here’s a collection of my [...] Continue →
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The Best Buttermilk Biscuits Recipe…. eveeer
The Best Buttermilk Biscuits Recipe…. eveeer
July 2, 2012
The best biscuits ever. Yup! That’s right. Ok, well… I’m sure there are some pretty amazing biscuits out there that I haven’t been lucky enough to taste, yet. But, for a quick homemade recipe…. [...] Continue →
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Local Love: My new favorite brunch spot!
Local Love: My new favorite brunch spot!
June 26, 2012
Yuuuummmm. I love brunch. Goodness. AND, I love Journey’s. Journey’s, a wine bar in Portland, is our favorite wine spot. We have been wandering there since before Ruari was born. Since before we were [...] Continue →
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Lazy Strawberry Shortcake
Lazy Strawberry Shortcake
June 15, 2012
Thank you COOL WHIP for sponsoring this post. Join us on Facebook for inspiration and recipes for everyday treats. What you add makes it. #coolwhipmoms My family and I have been so darn busy [...] Continue →
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Recipe: Fried Egg + Polenta
Recipe: Fried Egg + Polenta
May 24, 2012
So, this is a recipe my husband found on the blog, The Italian Dish. She shares how to make this yummy pan fried polenta from Bill Buford’s book, Heat…. we added the fried egg. [...] Continue →
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White Bean, Cauliflower, and Spinach Spread
White Bean, Cauliflower, and Spinach Spread
May 10, 2012
This spread is the most simple and easy dinner eva. You just need a few bits of ingredients and a food processor. AND, you’re good! White Bean, Cauliflower, and Spinach Spread + quesadilla (adapted [...] Continue →
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Baked Ravioli Recipe
Baked Ravioli Recipe
April 30, 2012
Oh Baked Ravioli. You really are amazing, aren’t you? Yes, you are. I was wandering an Everyday Food magazine when I found a little ravioli recipe. It was a boiled recipe… not baked and [...] Continue →
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Chickpea Spread
Chickpea Spread
April 24, 2012
Since January…. my husband and I have been exploring the world of meat-free living. Just exploring. If you know me…. I am like the last person on the planet to ever give up meat. [...] Continue →
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Watergate Salad Recipe
Watergate Salad Recipe
April 9, 2012
You can’t go to a bbq on the Eastern Shore of Maryland without seeing Watergate Salad. I never knew what it was growing up, but I knew it was delicious and either my Grandma [...] Continue →
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Delicious Apple Pie
Delicious Apple Pie
April 3, 2012
{My Style://Sweater: f21//necklace: f21//pants: f21//halloween socks: Target//Boots: f21} We celebrated my sweet grammy’s birthday this last Sunday. I made a pie for her birthday treat. I must say… it was delicious. Oh goodness. So [...] Continue →
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Baked Penne with Beef Recipe
Baked Penne with Beef Recipe
February 14, 2012
Thank you to Kraft Foods for offering me the opportunity to recreate a recipe with PHILADELPHIA Cooking Creme. Please click here to learn more about all the PHILADELPHIA Cooking Creme flavors and recipes. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… [...] Continue →
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The Original Bacon Hearts Recipe
The Original Bacon Hearts Recipe
February 4, 2012
Update July 2019: Back in 2011, I shared this Bacon Hearts Recipe with my readers for a budget Valentine’s Day idea, and everyone loved it. It’s been all over the internet and even featured [...] Continue →
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50 DIY Days with The Curly Cues: Pies in a Jar
50 DIY Days with The Curly Cues: Pies in a Jar
December 7, 2011
Day 33: Hello! Chelsea from The Curly Cues here! I am so excited to be guest posting on Chelsey’s blog (I have a special place in my heart for people with that name.) (I [...] Continue →
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Day 22: White Chocolate Dipped Oreos with Peppermint!
Day 22: White Chocolate Dipped Oreos with Peppermint!
November 22, 2011
Day 22: hi, chelsey’s readers! i’m stephanie, and i blog over at mrs.stephanie t. i’m so happy to be guest posting at this lovely ladies blog today. when chelsey contacted me about doing a [...] Continue →
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50 DIY Days: Cheeseball Snowman
50 DIY Days: Cheeseball Snowman
November 17, 2011
Day 19: The cheeseball snowman! Yup, I have been making this guy every year since I found the recipe in the Martha Stewart magazine around 2005? Yup. It’s delicious. It’s cheese! How could it [...] Continue →
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50 DIY Days with The Peanut Gallery: A Partridge and some Pear Cider
50 DIY Days with The Peanut Gallery: A Partridge and some Pear Cider
November 11, 2011
Day 15: Hey Paper Mama readers! I’m Ashley from The Peanut Gallery and I’m so excited to be apart of the 50 days of DIY christmas! Who doesn’t love a good DIY? Today I [...] Continue →
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50 DIY Days with the Incomplete Works of Anselm: Homemade Vanilla Extract
50 DIY Days with the Incomplete Works of Anselm: Homemade Vanilla Extract
November 4, 2011
Day 10: Hi beautiful people! My name’s Naomi, and I blog over at the Incomplete Works of Anselm. I’m really excited to share an easy but impressive gift you can make in big batches [...] Continue →
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Day 5: Stained Glass Cookies Recipe
Day 5: Stained Glass Cookies Recipe
October 28, 2011
Day 5: I remember seeing these fun stained glass sugar cookies, from Martha Stewart, on the Today show a couple years ago. They looked so sweet I wanted to give it a try myself! [...] Continue →
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Sneaky Veggies Spaghetti Recipe for Picky Eaters
Sneaky Veggies Spaghetti Recipe for Picky Eaters
October 27, 2011
Thanks to Plum Organics for sponsoring my post about tips for baby feeding magic. What if you let baby choose what’s for dinner? Check out their cute “Quest for Yum!” video and see what [...] Continue →
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Delicious Fried Chicken Recipe
Delicious Fried Chicken Recipe
October 20, 2011
Look! It’s proof I cooked something once! See, there’s tongs in my hand… I’m standing by a stove! Proof! ;D In my little family I am not the cook (yes! ::karate chop::). I don’t [...] Continue →
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Wordless{ish} Wednesday: Shut Up and Eat.
Wordless{ish} Wednesday: Shut Up and Eat.
October 19, 2011
{Noooo….. I’m not trying to be rude…. I’m talking about this delicious food cart my sis is trying out to cater her wedding next year: Shut Up and Eat. (She lives in New Zealand… [...] Continue →
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The Best Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe Ever (with an Oreo center)
The Best Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe Ever (with an Oreo center)
September 29, 2011
I’ve mentioned the hubby’s chocolate chip cookie recipe on my blog a few times before… and, I keep threatening to share it with you all! AND, I FINALLY did it! I’m sharing it with [...] Continue →
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Jalapeño Popper Dip Recipe
Jalapeño Popper Dip Recipe
July 14, 2011
Another recipe brought to you by my handsome husband. I know you can probably find about a million recipes of this dip around the internet, but I didn’t even know this Jalapeño Poppers came in dip [...] Continue →
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Homemade Pizza Dough and Potato Pizza Recipe
Homemade Pizza Dough and Potato Pizza Recipe
July 5, 2011
Mike’s been making this homemade bread and it’s so simple and delicious. This homemade bread can also be used for this Homemade Pizza Dough and Potato Pizza Recipe. It really makes delicious pizza. We did a [...] Continue →
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An Experiment: Butter-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies
An Experiment: Butter-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies
May 18, 2011
These cookies are a recipe that my husband originally adapted from one of his favorite cookbooks, The Ultimate Cookbook. They are normally FULL of butter and a ton of sugar, but I didn’t really want that [...] Continue →
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AND, the winner of the "Food" photo challenge is…
AND, the winner of the "Food" photo challenge is…
May 14, 2011
May 7thThis weeks challenge: Food.The challenge: The challenge will be based around your children. Take or find a photo of your baby (or kid… or puppy… or kitty). With some food. Eating food. Playing [...] Continue →
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The Paper Mama Photo Challenge: Food
The Paper Mama Photo Challenge: Food
May 7, 2011
May 7thThis weeks challenge: Food.The challenge: The challenge will be based around your children. Take or find a photo of your baby (or kid… or puppy… or kitty). With some food. Eating food. Playing [...] Continue →
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First Watermelon.
First Watermelon.
April 12, 2011
Ruari had her first taste of Watermelon this weekend… she LOVED it. She just sat there and chewed on it… It took a while, but I eventually got a photo of her smiling. 🙂 [...] Continue →
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The Directory is up!
The Directory is up!
March 1, 2011
So, the directory is up and running (Click here to check it out)! I have the first 20 up! More to come for sure! Just takes a little time to put them together. [...] Continue →
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Sunday Photo Challenges
Sunday Photo Challenges
February 20, 2011
I decided to challenge myself again… and try and put all of the weeks Scavenger Hunt Sunday items into one photo (along with my self portrait for the week)… So, what’s in this blended [...] Continue →
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The Original Bacon Hearts Recipe
The Original Bacon Hearts Recipe
February 16, 2011
Update July 2019: Back in 2011, I shared this Bacon Hearts Recipe with my readers for a budget Valentine’s Day idea, and everyone loved it. It’s been all over the internet and even featured [...] Continue →
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AND, the winner of this weeks "Food" photo challenge is…
AND, the winner of this weeks "Food" photo challenge is…
November 13, 2010
November 6th – November 11th This weeks guest judge: ME!“Food“The challenge will be based around your children. Take or find a photo of your baby (or kid… or puppy… or kitty): Eating. Cooking. Playing [...] Continue →
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The Paper Mama Photo Challenge: Food
The Paper Mama Photo Challenge: Food
November 6, 2010
November 6th – November 11th This weeks guest judge: ME!“Food“The challenge will be based around your children. Take or find a photo of your baby (or kid… or puppy… or kitty): Eating. Cooking. Playing [...] Continue →
