June 2012

We have a basil plant on our front porch, and ever since Jeff’s green thumb came out, it’s been quite literally taking over, and so I have more basil than I know what to do with! So last week, after …

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Jasmine is a friend from work that shares my mutual love for food, wine, and all things funny. As such, I asked her if she’d like to guest blog once in a while. Here’s her first post – hope you …

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Last night, JD, Ky and I had what I like to call a “working night” in which we whip up something new and delicious for me to share on this blog. We pour glasses of whatever our drink of choice …

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A few weeks ago, Kelly from Studio DIY™ and I got together to brainstorm ideas for Fourth of July – and I think we came up with something really fun! After we came up with our idea for what I’m calling …

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For my Inside Out Independence Cupcakes, I made Martha’s white sheet cake. The idea here was to make really really white cake. How to get a cake white? Egg whites. Start by turning on your oven, and buttering and flouring …

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Fun Fact One Dicing onions doesn’t have to lead to tears. Here’s a video to show you a quick tutorial, and the secret to onions in salad success? Soak ’em in water.  Fun Fact Two Garbanzo Beans and Chickpeas are …

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So if you’re like me and love coffee, you might be torn in the summer on what to do – iced? hot? suffer through a dripping cup, sweating all over, or suffer through hot flashes as you drive to work …

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So last week, one of our coworkers had a birthday. This coworker (Hi, C!) happens to be GF, so of course, Becca did some sleuthing and found out he likes strawberry rhubarb pie — how appropriate, since his birthday is …

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Last week I used a few new ingredients in a recipe from the PW. I couldn’t believe I had never used evaporated milk before (unless I had during the PW Challenge of 2010 and blocked it from my memory) and …

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Guys. This month’s June addition of Real Simple is here!! I can’t wait to dig into the magazine, because it promises summery feelings and new recipes and delicious drinks. In other news, I have accidentally made two recipes from the …

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