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Recipe Inspiration: Cream of Asparagus Soup

One night on our cruise, I got served a Cream of Asparagus soup & it was simply divine! Hard to imagine that a green soup was that great, but it really was amazing & I absolutely love asparagus, so I … Continue reading

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Curried Butternut Squash Soup

Mmmm Butternut Squash…I had a fierce craving for Butternut Squash Soup last week, so when I went to the supermarket I picked some up with the sole intent of making this luscious soup!  The coconut milk & the curry are definitely … Continue reading

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♥ Happy Valentine’s Day! (Part 2)

As promised, here are the recipes from tonight’s Valentine’s Day Dinner. Everything turned out exceptionally well except for the Molten Cakes. I tried to 1/2 the recipe & they just flopped If you decide to make them, let me know … Continue reading

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Recipe Inspiration: Pasta Bolognese For The Man In Your Life

My husband loves red meat…me, not so much! Every once in a while I try to be an extra good wife & make him dishes that incorporate red meat but it’s time consuming to have to make separate meals so … Continue reading

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Brie with Figs & Pecans

My husband went to participate in the Super Bowl Sunday antics (i.e. a whole bunch of guys, beer & pizza…boring!). I’m not much of a football fanatic but all I will say is that was one very sexy, entertaining and … Continue reading

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Thick, Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

When you look outside your window & winter is still there & you can’t justify going outside in the blistering cold…ugh… and then when this happens to your brand new kitchen rug…(that’s an egg that rolled off the counter )… … Continue reading

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Cupcake Love ♥

*Chatelaine’s 14 Days of Cupcakes (Flowers & Chocolate) So it must not be a surprise that I ♥ CUPCAKES  (I guess my blog name says it all!). I think they are the perfect way to end a meal & an overall … Continue reading

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Super Bowl Sunday Fantasy Menu

Aside from all the football craziness itself, I think Super Bowl Sunday is a great excuse for people to eat really amazing but usually unhealthy food! I don’t usually participate in Super Bowl activities but now that I am newly … Continue reading

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Husbands & BFFs As Sweet As Chocolate Chip Pecan Cookies

I had a long day But the 2 things that made it all better was seeing my beautiful BFF & her handsome little man & coming home to my husband who had a bottle of J.Lohr & a wine glass … Continue reading

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Recipe Inspiration: Saturday Night Clam Linguine

Saturday nights are my favorite because we usually crack open a fabulous bottle of wine & I cook up one of our favorite dishes & we unwind & watch a great movie…heavenly! Thankfully, tonight was definitely one of those nights. Here … Continue reading

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