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Beef and Guinness pies

Posted on March 16, 2012 by

Y’all, I really want to tell you stories about St. Patrick’s Day and wax poetic about this stew. But my brain stopped working a few hours ago. Plus, the best St. Patrick’s Day celebrations are the ones you can’t remember … Continue reading →

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Spinach salad with quinoa and chicken

Posted on January 11, 2012 by

So, here’s the thing: I hate salads. Not all salads. Bean salad, pasta salad and fruit salad that doesn’t include cantaloupe or honeydew are fine. But I really don’t like raw leaves. And I despise cucumbers. So that eliminates the … Continue reading →

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Spinach souffle

Posted on December 24, 2011 by

Toby and I went to my parents’ house for Thanksgiving, and now we’re in Jekyll Island, Ga., with his family for Christmas. (It’s really beautiful here — and really warm. I swam outside today!) Anyway, my mom put the Christmas … Continue reading →

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Cumin-scented quinoa and rice

Posted on November 1, 2011 by

As much as I hate to admit it, we can’t live on sugar alone. (I actually should probably try to quit sugar altogether, but that is a different story.) And I figured you consumed enough candy yesterday to last a … Continue reading →

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Bourbon-marinated pork tenderloin

Posted on September 28, 2011 by

September is National Bourbon Heritage Month. But I didn’t realize it when I made this pork tenderloin. What I did realize is that Toby’s best friend, Joey, was coming for dinner, and I needed something manly and bourbon-y. After all, … Continue reading →

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Banana-coconut oatmeal

Posted on August 3, 2011 by

Oatmeal is so awesome. It is filling, good for you and adaptable to various flavors. On this particular morning, I wanted something tropical and sweet, without adding brown (or white) sugar. As usual, I had some overripe bananas and coconut … Continue reading →

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OMG I’m craving spaghetti… squash

Posted on June 16, 2011 by

I believe you all know I love pasta. But it’s not just the carbs. I must have some kind of lycopene deficiency or something, because I totally crave the tomato sauce. So, if I can’t have spaghetti, I need another … Continue reading →

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Cheese crisps – two ways

Posted on January 31, 2011 by

We’ve been trying out some Super Bowl recipes, but not all of them have worked out that well. Sorry. That’s why we tried them early! But I figured cheese crisps are always a winner. Yes, most people call them quesadillas. … Continue reading →

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Ginger-coconut oatmeal

Posted on January 10, 2011 by

While I am just making things up as I go along, my friend Isabel is a registered holistic nutritionist and graduate of the Natural Gourmet Institute for Health & Culinary Arts — so she actually knows what she’s talking about. … Continue reading →

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Cheese enchiladas

Posted on November 9, 2010 by

I am still planning to make the hummingbird cake ASAP, but Toby and I are living in the Navy Lodge (a hotel) right now because our bedroom ceiling, walls and closet have been gutted/ripped out because of a leak. So … Continue reading →

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