Grilled Salmon, Strawberries and Nectarine Kebabs

June 18th, 2013

Pete is out of town, so it has been girl time to the max. TO THE MAX. Fancy Nancy, sparkly glitter flats, beauty parlor, playing house, shi-shi mocktails (to be shared Thursday) and lots of ballet performances and sticker books. All things girly.

I am enjoying every minute of hanging out with them and getting into the swing of our new summer schedule which is full of playing and swimming and drawing chalk flower gardens outside. We are trying to go cold turkey on the tv watching (kind of me too by default) and enjoy each other and the beautiful weather we have been having.

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Chocolate Cloud Cupcakes

June 16th, 2013

I am pretty much in heaven to be home, which is why I thought I would share these Chocolate Cloud Cupcakes with you.

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Fried Lemon Parmesan Chicken Paillard

June 14th, 2013

I almost played hooky today and didn’t post. Not because I don’t love you, but because I am tired and because I bought a copy of “Game of Thrones” in the airport this morning at 5 AM and I want to devour it. But then I had kind of a funny evening so I decided I would tell you about it.

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Lemon Ginger Bourbon Fizz

June 13th, 2013

This Thirsty Thursday is in honor of Fathers Day!!

My hubby loves bourbon and this is what I making for everyone this Sunday.

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Cucumber, Avocado, Chicken and Orange Salad

June 12th, 2013

I am still on the road guys, so I have a quickie today. This is my last day in Chicago and I have a spectacular dinner tonight at Blackbird (please come join me if you are in the area!) and then tomorrow bright and early I head to Minneapolis! In the mean time, I need…

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Coffee, Toffee and Butterscotch Cookies

June 9th, 2013

Oh boy, I have had an incredible last few days. Lots of adventures, good food and a big batch of soft and chewy cookies…

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10 Donut Recipes to make you smile…or drool…

June 7th, 2013

It is Freaking National Donut Day. Could you just die? I could- especially if it was in a river of donuts.

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Blueberry Lime Margaritas

June 6th, 2013

Some like it hot! And I think they live here in Texas! Being a Seattle girl, I am like a fish out of water. Scampering into shadows and slathering SPF 100 on. I think Austin is going to be even hotter- How do you guys do it?? I have barely glimpsed Dallas, where I will…

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Chive and Parmesan Popcorn

June 4th, 2013

See, I’ve got chives growing like weeds outside, and I have to use them up pronto or they start to rot. then I have to butcher them down and wait twice as long for the new ones to grown back. So instead, I have been using them on everything from breakfast cereal to popcorn. Just kidding about the cereal.

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Mexican Beer Steamed Clams

June 2nd, 2013

Fresh Cilantro, spicy jalapeno add delicious flavor and brightness to a flavorful broth made with butter, onion, sweet corn and Pacifico beer. Dig into these amazing clams with a spoon and some toasted bread and prepare to enjoy!!

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