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Oh Pumpkin, How I LOVE thee!

Confession #671: Last year, I rounded up all my neighbors and friends unused Pumpkins after the Holidays and Roasted, Froze, and ate them all year round. Now, a Hubbard Squash is definitely more...

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How to Make a Great Quiche

You’d think that my family has never heard of Holiday Ham or Christmas Turkey.  Our clan does it up big– er, WEIRD I mean.  Since I do all of the shopping/cooking at our house (now), it’s since been...

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Who Says?

Who says that you can’t have whatever YOU feel like eating for breakfast?  I adore French Fries or Pizza in the Morning time.  Unconventional?  Certainly.  Delicious anytime of day?  Absolutely! I...

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Blueberry Muffins on a Blue Day

Yesterday and today were a bit rough for me.  Irritatingly so too bc the weather outside was delightful (who says delightful anymore) but it truly was.  There isn’t much that can compete with the...

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Saturday Morning Crêpes

It’s rare for me to get a Saturday off so when I do, it’s divine.  Any down moment is best spent indulging in all things yummy and this is especially true on the weekends.  It’s even rarer to be able...

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Fluffy Flipped Flap Jacks

Look Ma!  I learned all about alliteration! I’m kidding, but what I’m not kidding about is this week.  Anxiety and depression is something that I struggle with everyday but it’s been bearing its weight...

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Eating with the Enemy

I realize that this is a crazy long list but cut out your processed foods and junk foods and you’re pretty much good to go. I’m a huge advocate of the farm to table approach and am always happy to...

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A Sunny, Delicious Morning

I often get asked, what’s your favorite ingredient?  That’s a toughie.  I’m partial to automatically (and most enthusiastically) exclaiming my allegiance to Butter or Bacon, but not far behind is the...

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When Life Gives You Pumpkins

I don’t know about you, but one of my favorite things to do on Saturday mornings (aside from indulging in a hot and hearty breakfast while watching Saturday morning cartoons), is to wander around the...

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Adventures in Singledom

Guy drives up in his sleek blue Mercedes and flashes me his best smug, high fructose corn syrup smile.  Sorry dude, unless you’re peddling Girl Scout Cookies, I’m not amazed by that kind of indulgence....

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When I think of green, I think of that fun time I had eating green eggs and ham on Dr. Seuss day in grade school, the green movement that’s all the rage, and emeralds.  Green is good (apparently) so I...

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Honey Giveaway

When I was a kid, we’d smash together 2 pieces of white bread with a thick smear of honey and stuff it all with sliced bananas.  Now as an “adult,” I tend to gravitate towards more responsible whole...

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This year, our garden is providing us with an abundance of zucchini and summer squash and grilling them alongside our meat is an easy go-to option nearly every weekend, but when I’m craving an...

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Ch-ch-ch-chia!

I have long professed my love for this smoothie. It’s part of my daily routine and helps me feel good all day. I’ve never been one to gravitate towards coffee or energy drinks (though I’ll do a decaf...

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Steamed Korean Egg

My love for eggs has been well documented here.  Its versatility never ceases to amaze me.  This steamed egg dish was something my mama would whip up for us when she didn’t want to fuss around in the...

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Chai Tea

One of my favorite things about Autumn is the cozy blanket of spice and warmth, not just provided by a pair of fuzzy socks but from the wealth of spices that nature has to offer.  A steaming mug of...

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Kabocha Squash Porridge

Growing up, this was one of my mama’s favorite soups.  When the leaves began to fall, you could bet that a big pot of this would be simmering away on the stove top.  I didn’t really appreciate it then...

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Chocolate Pumpkin Pancakes {With Salted Caramel & Whipped Cream}

These are probably my favorite sweet indulgence at breakfast right now.  They have golden crispy edges, a fluffy custardy center with melting shards of dark chocolate, swirling into a sinful sticky...

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Korean Sweet Potato Bread {Easy}

With all the baking going on for the holidays, it’s nice to give yourself a help out sometime.  This week alone, I’ve committed to 2 pies, 2 dozen rice cakes, 5 dozen cupcakes, and some surprise extras...

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Biscuits, Soft & Fluffy

I can’t rave about these biscuits enough.  As we eat a ton of biscuits here in the south, it was only appropriate to take the time and consideration to perfect this recipe.  They are as omnipresent as...

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