Author: strejde
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Jalapica!
My nephew, Andres, is one of the smartest kids I know. He can hold his own in conversation with any adult, and he is super-respectful and loving. When he was really little, he used to have that cute tiny-kid voice, and he would create funny words, like “tikka tikka,” which meant “give me a horsie…
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We love broccoli!
My sister Michelle sent me a cookbook out of the blue the other day. I was very excited to see Mollie Katzen’s Vegetable Heaven in the package, since it’s a book I’ve been wanting anyway. I love how creative the recipes are, yet they’re still simple enough to try on a weeknight. This is the…
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Peanut Butter Bliss
I decided to try a new cookie recipe today at the bed and breakfast. I found this recipe at the Bed & Breakfast Inns Online website, and it didn’t disappoint. The cookies are dense and soft, and the filling complements them perfectly. They’re such a treat…it’s not often I take the time to make a…
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It’s paper!
As you may or may not know, I am totally addicted to Craftster. I’ve gotten so many ideas from those forums, including the idea for this wallet. I loved the simplicity of it…it’s just cool paper and packing tape. That’s it. If you’re interested in making one for yourself, the instructions can be found here.…
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Candlelight and Vegetables
Tonight we had a wonderful dinner…I splurged on a few things, and cooked from scratch, and it was perfect. We had toasted baguette with a wonderful, creamy Brie, Fromager d’Affinois. It was delectable. We drank a McManis Viognier, which was just as delicious as when we were introduced to it last night at Vin Bistro.…