I think eggs could quite possibly be the perfect food. (Next to a banana, which comes with its own proper carrying case.) Have I said this before? Probably. But it’s true.

You can hard boil it, soft boil it, fry it, scramble it, quiche it, meringue it, custard it. You can use it as a binder, coating, thickener, emulsifier, clarifier, and leavening agent. You can even use the shells as a pest repellent or the whites as a glue! [click to read more…]

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Baked Salami Mozzarella Bites

29 comments January 24, 2012

There is much joy when I get to cross stuff off a to-do list. Sometimes I get so excited, I put two lines through the item. Oh, yes I do! [...]

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Do You Pin?

19 comments January 21, 2012

It’s Saturday, I know. Sometimes things can’t wait until Tuesday or my head will explode. You know all those folders you have – one for home decorating, birthday party ideas, [...]

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Chunky Clam Chowder

14 comments January 19, 2012

(This recipe was originally posted a few years ago, but it’s worth further attention in case you missed it!) It was a little slow coming this year, but I would [...]

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Slow Cooker Cranberry Chili Mini Meatballs

12 comments January 17, 2012

A teacher of 30 years penned this: In the world of hi-tech gadgetry, I’ve noticed that more and more people who send text messages and emails have long forgotten the [...]

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Barbecue Hummus

14 comments January 12, 2012

Superbowl is coming up (and rumor has it there have been some major upsets in the playoffs.) But I imagine even the disappointed will still tune in. Either to root [...]

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One Pot Curried Cauliflower Rice

11 comments January 10, 2012

Yet another dish that I’ve been meaning to post forever. I had the page marked from Everyday Food…then my friend Krysta made it, then Lisa…but Halloween candy consumed my life. [...]

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Salsa Verde Chicken Bake

21 comments January 5, 2012

It’s 2012. How many checks have you already messed up by writing 2011 on them? Oh, that’s right…I’m the only one still using a checkbook. What can I say? I’m [...]

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Let’s Dish: What Would You Want Your Last Meal On Earth To Be?

22 comments January 2, 2012

We’re going to start off the new year with a Let’s Dish, mm k? It’s long overdue. We’ll return to our regularly scheduled programming and more food on Thursday. After [...]

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Top 12 Reader’s Favorites for 2011

20 comments December 29, 2011

Ya, that’s right – top 12, not top 10. I’m such a maverick! It’s always fun to see what were the most viewed recipes throughout the year from my readers, [...]

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Mushroom Melt

20 comments December 27, 2011

Lack of sleep, having to read the same book every night for months, watching Dora the Explorer – hardships parents have to face. And in my case, ignoring recipes with [...]

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A Day In The Life – Christmas 2011

5 comments December 25, 2011

Time: 9:01 am Weather outside: 38 degrees and sunny On my desk: holiday cards, tissue paper, 4 pairs of scissors, and a Barbie doll On the counter top: um, you [...]

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Audio: T’was The Night Before A Very Culinary Christmas 2011

8 comments December 22, 2011

Did you listen to Paul’s rendition of this classic poem from last year? Well, he’s baaack. Here he is recapping our 2011. Click on the audio link and enjoy. (Or [...]

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Caramel Filled Chocolate Cake Cookies (a.k.a. Rolo Cookies)

26 comments December 20, 2011

Yes, my love for pie runs deep. However, do you know how much I love cookies? If I was ever going to start another food blog (and no, that is [...]

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Teriyaki Barbecue Roasted Tri-Tip

20 comments December 15, 2011

This tri-tip is another one of my mom’s recipes. I told you I was feeling the family love this month! As with all my favorite childhood meals like this and [...]