12 Wednesday Nov 2014
Posted in Italian, love to cook, pasta, sauces
Do you ever get stuck in a pasta rut? Or better yet a ‘what’s for dinner’ rut? We have become such fans of Spaghetti & Meatballs that we have it almost weekly. No complaints, but I was ready for a change. Enter cream and vodka. Voila Penne with Vodka Sauce {penne alla vodka}. Continue reading »
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24 Friday Jan 2014
Posted in cocktails & coffees, love to cook
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I had the day off today. Well, I had a few ‘must do’s’ but mostly I had the day to enjoy my way. Translated I hit every thrift and antique store (including Goodwill and Salvation Army) in search of a….. Continue reading »
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08 Sunday Dec 2013
Posted in cocktails & coffees, love to cook
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~ Lingonberry Martini ~
1 ounce Lingonberry concentrate (available at Ikea)
3 ounces vodka
1 squeeze lemon juice
lemon twist for garnish
ice in shaker Continue reading »
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09 Friday Nov 2012
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Shelby came through the door tonight…Lilah could barely hide her excitment….and I, I just want to keep her. Ah the Empty Nesters! “Mom, do you know how to make a White Russian?” Why yes I do! Continue reading »
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04 Thursday Oct 2012
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First it was the Green Bloody Mary, then the Bloody Mary Dressing for our Avocado & Shrimp Salad….both which inspired these Bloody Caesar Spicy Shrimp Shooters. Continue reading »
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04 Thursday Oct 2012
Posted in dressings & marinades, gluten free, love to cook, salads
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Nothing like a good spicy Bloody Mary to wake up the taste buds and catch your attention. Gosh I love them. Now that the whole world is caught in a smoothie, vegenator, super blender craze I envision the Bloody Mary reborn. We’ve already fallen in love with Green Bloody Mary’s and recently enjoyed a version made with Sake as well. I think I need to dedicate an entire post to Bloody Mary’s or better yet cocktail inspired recipes, but for today we’ll focus on this lovely Bloody Mary Dressing. Continue reading »
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