Category Archives: Recipes

Go green

Looking ahead update: I rang in the new year with my sister and bro-in-law enjoying my husband’s delicious osso buco all while wearing my favorite slippers. Who says you need to be decked out in sequins and heels to celebrate! … Continue reading

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Wonderful wishes

Sunday funday update: Downing a mimosa (or two) at Centro was the perfect way to kick off our day-o-fun. And after being sucked into the wonderfully fabulous world of Cirque du Soleil, I headed home to give my KitchenAid mixer a … Continue reading

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Winter wonderland

Andes Mint Cookies update: I put our KitchenAid mixer to the test tonight and made these fabulous Andes Mint Cookies. They are perfect to pair with coffee and Homemade Bailey’s as you visit with family and friends over the holidays. … Continue reading

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Andes Mint Cookies

Blogoversary update: Last week seems so long ago. Like many of you, I still can’t get Newtown, Connecticut and its people off of my mind. The horrific events that unfolded last Friday changed the lives of those people forever, and … Continue reading

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Soiree sweater

A seasonal sipper update: A big THANK YOU to my mother-in-law, Chris, for fitting us into her busy holiday schedule so that my sis-in-law and I could come over to learn the family recipe tonight. She has given me the OK … Continue reading

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A seasonal sipper

Kansas City here I come update: It was so fun to hang with the gals in KCMO the past couple of days, but I’m glad to be home. And I am happy to report that the damage was minimal. Check … Continue reading

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Black Friday, or Thursday

Weekend wishes update: Another weekend that breezed on by… at this rate, it’ll be Christmas before you know it! I was able to get a little gift shopping done, hung the Christmas lights up outside (thanks dad!), celebrated a birthday, … Continue reading

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Blowin’ out candles

Saturday every day update: The cooking class went off without a hitch last night and we had such a great time together. I highly encourage you to check out Alessandra’s cooking class schedule and pick out a date to try … Continue reading

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Morgie’s meal

Takin’ it to the (Sidney) Street update: I think I’ve got it all covered. I can’t wait to see how it all comes together. I had recently come across this article in the Des Moines Register and thought to myself … Continue reading

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Operation organize

Whole lotta fun update: We headed over to the brand-spankin’-new Whole Foods tonight and it did not disappoint. We tried out a few truffle cheeses and  a whole bunch of cold salads and they were all de-lish! Can’t wait to … Continue reading

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