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  • Explore: Strawberry Cornmeal Griddle Cakes

    Explore: Strawberry Cornmeal Griddle Cakes

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    This weekend, after you’ve crawled out of bed and shuffled down the hall, you should make these strawberry cornmeal griddle cakes from Smitten Kitchen. Faintly sweet and studded with strawberries, you’ll love their light cornmeal texture. Just do it. he weekends should be for exploring. Every Friday this month, I’m sharing something fun to check…

  • Explore: Spicy Cucumber Avocado Salad

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    When Deb of Smitten Kitchen raves about a recipe, I’m always in a rush to try it, because that lady knows her food. This one, “obsessively good avocado cucumber salad,” is really special and easy. Crisp cucumber and creamy avocado play perfectly with a spicy mayo dressing. Try it this weekend. You won’t be disappointed. The…

  • Good Resolutions, A Champagne Brunch

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    The photos in the post were taken by Miss Megan. Thanks! This year, I chose five items off my Life List as New Year’s Resolutions. While a few were difficult, I also selected some that would be simple and fun. Throwing a champagne brunch was on my list, and let me tell you, I’ve never…

  • Food Project: Cinnamon Rolls

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    Although I cook a lot, yeast gives me a lot of anxiety. I’m always watching it unsure if it’s doing what it’s supposed to. Did it rise enough? Was the milk warm enough? Is my yeast old? Did I use the right kind of yeast? For someone who bakes regularly, I’m kind of a hot…

  • Cookbook Review: The Smitten Kitchen Cookbook

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    I’ve been a fan of the blog Smitten Kitchen for a long time. Deb’s recipes are always fantastic. Her attention to detail and quest to find the perfect version of a meal means that any time I cook her food I’m floored with the fantastic results. When I heard she was coming out with a cookbook, I waited…

  • At the Market: Zucchini with Almonds & Parmesan

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    Zucchini is one my favorite summer vegetables. At our house, we eat it at least once a week in warmer months. Typically, I use this recipe from Smitten Kitchen, which is easy and delicious. Although it’s always a hit, I wanted to switch it up a bit. Using some of the same ingredients, zucchini, parmesan and almonds,…

  • Memorial Day – Recipe Round-Up

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    With Memorial Day quickly approaching, I have backyard barbecues on my mind. I had planned to start a grilling series this week, but for some reason, my outdoor grilling mojo is a little off. Two, failed burgers and one empty gas tank later, I have absolutely nothing to share with you on grilling this week. So instead of the…