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Lemon-Caper Dip

Today in the United States we celebrate Labor Day.  A holiday that originated in the 1880’s to give the working citizens of America a day of rest.  I think for Americans it is a more significant celebration of the end of summer.  So as I was saying, it’s not Labor Day (or any holiday) unless I have some type of “dip”. …
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Loaded Blueberry Coffee Cake + Video

Stuffed with plump blueberries, this Loaded Blueberry Coffee Cake is soft, sweet and topped with turbinado sugar for a crunchy crust. The perfect tender cake for breakfast, brunch, showers and holiday celebrations.  Loaded Blueberry Coffee Cake Recipe Who else perks up with the mere mention of coffee cake? There is just something about coffee cake in general that is a…
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What’s With All The Butt-Cheeks?

Is it just me that’s noticed? Is there a lot of butt-cheek action going on at the Olympics? Have the women’s beach volleyball uniforms gone way beyond skimpy, almost see-through and lingerie-like with mesh side-panels and thin material? Why do the men’s beach volleyball players have to wear long shorts and tank tops while the women are scantically clad?  Are we looking…
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Pan-Seared Scallops with Champagne Grapes and Almonds

I wait every year for the tiny Champagne grapes to become available just so I can make this dish.  This year (two days ago) they actually had them at Costco.  Score! I seriously want to plan a dinner party around their availability because this dish is that GOOD! It is the perfect appetizer or first course.  The buttery scallops with the…
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Scalloped Sweet Potatoes in Lemon-Ginger Cream Sauce

Some food is pretty.  Some food is pretty ugly.  But what’s even more interesting is how good the ugly food usually tastes.  I suppose it’s because the food becomes ugly when smothered or slathered in some kind of sauce, rendering it unrecognizable to the eater.  This dish is no exception. I have always thought of the sweet potato as the ugly stepsister to the…
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The Garbage Man and A Weiner

First things first…we have a weiner…ahem…I mean a winner for yesterday’s giveaway!  Vonda over at The Little Egg Farm was comment number “73”, picked by the Random Integer Generator.  I wish I knew how to print that little screen they give you but here’s what it spit out: Timestamp: 2008-08-09 05:15:34 UTC.  Yeah Vonda, I know you and your hubby will…
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Raspberry and Peach Fuzzy Melba

A classic dessert turned cocktail, this Raspberry and Fuzzy Peach Melba will rock your summertime bar. It’s amazing what rum and fresh summer fruit can do! I’ve been visiting the grocery store lately to hoard a certain seasonal fruit. For me, the epitome of summer is signaled by the quantity and quality of peaches at the regular and farmer’s markets. I’m not picky,…
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