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Ruth’s Chris Sweet Potatoes

November 23, 2011 By 17 Comments
ruths chris sweet potato recipe

We are having 18 people to our house this year.  I know that it sounds like a lot, but the kids outnumber the adults.  Should I be scared about that?  This year I have to be honest, so I have a confession.  I am such a control freak when it comes to my Thanksgiving meal, that I have never asked anyone to ever bring anything other than wine.  This year, I am making a whole turkey, two breasts, gravy, stuffing, cranberry sauce (two kinds) and a pear ricotta tart.  For me, that is not a lot … [Read more...]

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Make Ahead Mashed Potatoes

November 16, 2011 By 58 Comments
make ahead mashed potatoes recipe

  If you have ever read this blog before (if you haven't, hello, welcome!), than you know that I feel very strongly about making as many things as you possibly can before your Thanksgiving meal.  Mashed potatoes were one of those things like gravy, that I was making right before everyone sat down to dinner.  By that time, I was over it.  I had been cooking for days, I just wanted to sit down with my guests, and have a big glass of wine.  Now I know that you can make them ahead of … [Read more...]

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Val’s Corn Pudding

July 26, 2011 By 25 Comments
corn pudding recipe

The kids and I are heading to New Jersey in the morning to visit my family, and spend some time on the beach.  I love my summer trips home.  We spend a lot time playing in the sand, eating delicious food, and making memories with family that we do not get to spend near enough time with.  Traveling alone with three kids is never fun or easy, but always, worth the effort.  After the week that I have had, I am ready for a little rest and relaxation. This recipe is for sure the recipe that … [Read more...]

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Green Bean and Potato Salad

July 21, 2011 By 6 Comments
green bean and potato salad recipe

One thing that I forgot all about was humidity.  I forgot how much hotter it makes everything.  I forgot just how cranky it makes me too.  I am so hot that I do not even feel like eating.  You know I am bordering on miserable when I think of skipping a meal.  Today, we went to explore Lawrence and KU.  The town is really cute with little boutiques and restaurants, a college town.  We walked about two blocks and decided that it was not even enjoyable being outside.  We found a wonderful … [Read more...]

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Grilled Pepper Salad

May 12, 2011 By 16 Comments
grilled pepper salad recipe

Tonight I am teaching a class at the Sacramento Bee on Building a Better Blog.  If you are local, I would love if you stopped by!  It should be a fun class and I would be thrilled to see you there.  The people at Sac Connect have been incredibly supportive of me and this blog and I am truly grateful for them.  Come on out and learn some things about blogging. I am so beyond tired as I type this that I can barely see straight.  We were on the East Coast this weekend and air travel is not … [Read more...]

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