Monthly Archives: April 2012

Lemon Meringue Cake using a new cool kitchen tool!

Cake! Lemon, lemon, lemon! Here is the cake I made last week. I was just about to cut into it, but thought I needed to add some pizzazz! So on my way to a going away party, I stopped at

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Lemon Curd & Buttermilk Biscuits, Brunch

When life gives you lemons, don’t settle for lemonade, make lemon curd! Well, no one handed me lemons, but I wish someone would because I am completely on a lemon kick. I made my second batch of lemon curd, and

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Green Chili Frittata and Strawberries with Fruit Dip, Brunch

Need a dish or two for a Mother’s Day celebration? Looking for an easy brunch menu that you can whip up with ease? This menu can be put together several days in advance, which is exactly what I did with

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A Wedding and Peanut Butter Eggs

This past weekend my husband and I went to a wedding in Pismo Beach, CA, which is a couple of hours South from where we live. The ceremony was held at The Cliffs Resort on the lawn garden overlooking the

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Caramelized Chicken with Mushrooms (tastes so good made from my updated kitchen!)

I have a working kitchen! All appliances are hooked up, and I’m slowly getting my cooking schedule back. Still missing are some shelves and the cabinet doors, but those are minor hiccups compared to when we discovered the work crew

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I was nominated for an award!

I have been nominated for the Versatile Blogger Award and I think it’s quite appropriate that I accept the award with these bacon roses that I found from Bacon Today (photo credit to them as well). Aren’t they fabulous?! Check out

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