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Pineapple Smoothie
Welp, we are back to more “normal” weather for this time of year. Back down to the low 50s instead of the low 80s. It was SO nice having a taste of the warm weather though. I mean the fact that we have had little to no snow this season? Kinda makes me want to cry, but I would much rather it be nice outside than have it be cold with no snow. I know sounds weird right? But… What is the fun of it being super cold out if there is no snow to play in? I would much rather there be pretty snow to look at or play…
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Patrick’s Birthday
Hey all! So I have been MIA this week huh? I have been in training all week for this new system that my company is trying to implement. Kinda sucks big time, but what are you gonna do, ya know? Ever heard of SAP? No? Keep it that way. Anyways, so I wanted to tell you guys how the weekend with for Patrick’s birthday went. I know a lot of you were asking how it went and where we went, etc. We ended up going to Boston, what a great place to St. Patty’s Day right? (except for me because I gave up alcohol for Lent, still holding strong!) Patrick…
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Irish Soda Bread
♣St. Patrick’s Day♣ It’s coming up! Do you all have something planned? I have a weekend planned out, but it is a surprise!! Patrick’s birthday is the 19th of March, so this weekend I have something super exciting for him all planned out, but I can’t tell you all because then he would know! hehe The plan is to blindfold him for our trip, so he doesn’t guess where we are going as I drive, and then have a fabulous weekend with all the events and food I have planned. Sounds like fun huh? I don’t think he has a clue as to what I have planned out, which makes…
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Sur La Table Cooking Class
As promised, here is the post about the class that I took at Sur La Table. It was called Date Night: Cozy French Dinner, and here is what was on the menu: Thyme and Gruyere Gougeres Frisee and Apple Salad with Dijon-Honey Vinaigrette Coq a Vin with Wild Mushrooms Chocolate Pots de Crème with Walnut Praline This meal was designed to be a rustic hearty meal. It definitely was! From the moist and crisp gougeres to the tart salad and the savory coq a vin…it was an all around stellar meal. I will definitely be making some of these recipes again. Although I would change some of them around just…
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Blueberry Raspberry Shake
Hello my dears! I trust you had a good weekend! Mine was toooooo short! I wanted to say thank you for buzzing my Kung Pao Chicken into the Top 9 over the weekend though! So very much appreciated! 🙂 Just so you all know the cooking class at Sur La Table was fun, you will see a post later this week showing you all the yummy rustic recipes we made. Definitely recipes that anyone can cook and have a great comforting and flavorful result! Stay tuned… So lately I have been telling you guys that I have to get more protein into my diet. I have gotten SO bad about…
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Kung Pao Chicken
TGIF!! Any big plans this weekend? I have the cooking class, other than that just lots of working out trying to get more in shape for my trip to Disney in May. Yup that’s right! I am going to Disney!! I have never been. My brother went a couple times but I wasn’t ever taken. I think my grandparents on my Mom’s side liked him better as a child haha. He went like 2 or 3 times and I never got to go. Well you know what?! I AM GOING NOW! The girls I play softball with got a timeshare down there for an entire week around Memorial day so…
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SweetBurgers with Chipotle Cilantro Cream
We are going to start off today with some frustration and then get to the excitement, sound good? OK, so I am CONFUSED!! What the heck Facebook? The timeline feature is really neat to look at, but how the heck do I get it to do what I want for my RavieNomNoms Fanpage? I can’t get any of my links to come up just under my cover picture. Maybe it has something to do with the amount of people you have liking your page and that gives you different options? As, I am looking through book of faces that is all I can tell. Some people are able to put…
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Turk-loaf-ey with Traditional Topping
Did you all go over and check out Steph’s Bakesale?? It was an amazing line up and it seems like she had great success. So thank you to all of you who went over to check it out and bid on items. I know she is very grateful! How was your weekend?? Mine was good. Pretty low key. Had rehearsal on Saturday night, which was good. We are getting ready for our Spring show for the dance company I am in. Should be a good one I think :-). I like all the pieces Jenn has picked so that always makes it easier. I just hope I life up to…
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Citrus Poppyseed Bread (for Steph’s Bakesale!)
Today I am sharing with you a recipe that is going to be featured on Steph’s Bite by Bite. Her bake sale will be held on Friday March 2nd. So don’t forget to check it out! There are going to be a ton of yummy treats to look at, but not only look at…get to have sent to you directly if you decide to buy. I hope you go over and check it out immediately! The bake sale will be held to help Kristi reach her TNT goal of $2,900 which will help support the efforts of Team in Training and The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society to find a cure…
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Curly Parsley Potato Biscuits
Happy Monday! (don’t worry I am not one of those overly hyper Monday people, just trying to be positive haha) How was your weekend? I hope it was good 🙂 Mine was pretty easy going. I did a lot relaxing after Friday night. Which was needed really. I have this little tickle in my throat, I am SO hoping that doesn’t mean I am getting sick. Blah to getting sick! Patrick and I went to Noel and Jim’s wedding on Friday and it was so much fun! We had a great time dancing the night away. I think the best part of the night was the photo booth though. They…
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Stuffed Red Peppers
Thank you all for the Top 9 today! So nice of you all to have buzzed my post for my mom with the Cinnamon Chip Scones. 🙂 The Lenten season has begun…I have always taken part in Lent. Something my family and I have been doing ever since I can remember. Do you give anything up for Lent? I know a lot of people say they take Sundays “off” during Lent so they can indulge in that they gave up, I am not one of those people. I do stay away from meat on Fridays during Lent, but then again I don’t eat a lot of meat to begin with.…
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Cinnamon Chip Scones
Moms are seriously amazing. Aren’t they? They always know just how much love to give you when you need it, or just the right amount of Jell-O when your tummy hurts. They always know what kind of advice to give you (and are 9 times out of 10 right), even when you think you have it all figured out. They always know what is best for you, even though you hate what that “best for you” is. I am amazed at Moms. They are patient, wise, overwhelmingly kind and unconditionally loving. Sometimes I wonder if I could be a Mom… My friend Becci and I were having this conversation about…