Breakfast Burritos

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Today is a busy day.  Today is not a day to be writing a blog post.  So I leave you with a quick breakfast to hit the spot on even the busiest of mornings… Breakfast Burritos makes 12 ~printer friendly version~ 12 eggs 1/4 cup milk salt and pepper to taste 2 tablespoons butter 1/2 Continue Reading …

Thick and Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

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There is nothing quite like homemade chocolate chip cookies.  I actually lived off of chocolate chip cookies (and onion rings) during my second pregnancy.  I think it was all that cookie eating that made my Bella turn out just as sweet as she is.  However, there are times when cookie making can take a little more Continue Reading …

Root Beer Pulled Pork Sandwiches

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I grew up in a “Leave it to Beaver” kind of neighborhood.  All of the families knew each other (or at least knew each other’s business).  There was a plethora of kids.  There were Pancake Breakfasts, Fourth of July parades, summers full of swimming at the neighborhood pool.  I loved growing up where I did.  Continue Reading …

Italian Garlic Bread

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A lot of times the best dinners are the easy ones.  Pasta, salad, bread, done.  This Italian Garlic Bread is a great compliment to even the most basic dinners.  I am sending this in for the June Side Dish Showdown.   Italian Garlic Bread ~printer friendly version~ 1 loaf sourdough bread, halved lengthwise (I used Ciabatta this time) Continue Reading …

Mixed Berry Chicken Salad

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When I was single and making all of my own financial decisions, Nordstrom was a place I frequented often.  The Nordstrom Cafe was a place I ate at regularly.  The one and only thing that I would ever order on my visits to the Cafe was their Mixed Berry Chicken Salad.  It is by far the most Continue Reading …

York Peppermint Patty Brownies

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Junior Mints Girl Scout Thin Mints Peppermint Hot Chocolate Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Are you noticing a trend here people? You really can’t go wrong with chocolate and mint. So here is another to add to the list:  York Peppermint Patty Brownies York Peppermint Patty Brownies ~printer friendly version~ 1 cup butter 8 squares unsweetened Continue Reading …