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Yankee Breakfast Hash
We’ve recently moved to the South. South Carolina to be exact. There are numerous differences between the North and the South. There are also numerous differences between MN and SC. Shortly after moving here I shared some of those on my Facebook page. That post is a good example of my sense of humor and my love of tongue in cheek. If you follow my blog, you know that I enjoy witty banter and I love to use humor when sharing my stories and experiences about food. Our family is filled with people who possess great senses of humor. Both my grandparents are very funny, sharp, witty people. My grandfather reminds me a…
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Apple-Poppy Seed Coleslaw
With autumn fast approaching most blogger’s are already knee-deep in comfort food recipes, apple and pumpkin desserts and casseroles. But not me. Nope. We made it from MN to SC and it’s hot down here. In fact, it’s still in the 90s, so summer is alive and well in my area and it’s not too late to squeeze out a few more recipes that one might associate with summer barbecue’s or cook-outs, like coleslaw. I planned to share my remaining summer-time recipes weeks ago, but the move proved to be more stressful than I ever could have imagined. When we arrived at our new (rental) home in SC, we discovered it wasn’t…
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Prosciutto, Calabrese Salame & Capocollo Panini’s with Melted Brie, Pesto and Arugula
I went to Trader Joe’s today and when I was walking into the store, I saw a couple making sandwiches out of the back of their SUV. I figured they had to travel a ways to get to the nearest Trader Joe’s to them, and they were hungry and wanted to eat something before the long drive back. Anyway, I noticed they had some salami and French baguettes–which looked SO good. Their humble lunch in the parking lot inspired me to make these panini’s. I love panini’s. Some day I hope to be able to afford a higher quality press so that I don’t have to fold a towel three ways from Sunday…
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Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Buttercream Frosting
Do you know what you’ll love about this post? It features cake. And, chocolate. And, chocolate cake. That is actually three things. Oh wait, it also features chocolate buttercream frosting. So that would be four things you’ll love about this post. I wanted to share this recipe back when I was doing my week of chocolate recipes in June, but for whatever reason I never got around to baking the cake. I’m not sure why. The important thing is that I decided to make one last cake before I pack all my baking dishes and supplies. I chose this cake because I promised it, and also because this cake is so rich and…
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Organic Chicken Pasta Salad
Can you believe that the end of summer is fast approaching? I can’t. We had our last measurable snow storm in mid-May here in Minnesota, so to know that cooler temps are on the way kinda makes me a wee bit happier that we’re moving to South Carolina in 11 days. I realized I had to get the rest of my pasta salad recipes posted before Labor Day. I don’t want y’all to go hungry. This recipe is a favorite of The Stud Muffin’s. This man has never met a cold pasta salad that he didn’t like. Throw some organic peas and chicken in there and the man is happier than a tick…
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Brown Sugar Blondies (Organic/GMO-Free)
I’ve loved almost every dense, chewy dessert bar that has ever crossed my luscious lips. There is something about a good dessert bar that brings out the inner Preschooler in me who believes everything is “mine” and refuses to share. A pan of Blondies (and brownies for that matter) is just what the doctor ordered to comfort and console a broken heart. Lord knows I ate plenty of these anytime some “Y” Chromosome ripped my heart out and stomped on it. They also came in handy on nights when I had to cram for an exam. Heck, these bars come in handy no matter what your mood or occasion may be. You might…
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Citrus Kale Couscous Salad
Today’s recipe is one of my all-time favorite deli-type salads. I typically enjoy this salad for lunch, or as part of a light dinner on those days where it’s too dang hot to turn on the oven. It’s not heavy, doesn’t contain mayo, it’s fresh, bright, clean and delightful. There are different textures going on in this salad so it’s not just soft, mushy, bland ingredients. I believe you’re going to enjoy this. I first tried this salad when I worked for a high-end gourmet grocery store. During our training they gave us several deli salads to taste test. Being the INFJ that I am, I…
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Easy No-Knead Rustic Bread
Food Hippies, I have the easiest, no-knead bread recipe and I’m super excited to share it with you! Ya know what else? It’s SO good. I love to cut a couple of thick slices, and wrap it in some foil and toss it in a 350 degree oven for a few minutes and then slather on some nummy, organic, grass-fed butter from a local dairy. The smells wafting through my house and the warm, buttery bread making happiness in my mouth are almost too much to handle, but I do manage. I manage for the greater good, y’all. I know that wheat has been getting a really bad rap lately, but like I’ve…
