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Much & Link Love – Final 2010

Well, here we are, last week of 2010. How has your 2010 been? Everything you wanted it to be and more? Not quite what you expected? Heartache? Disappointment? Unexpected joys? Tears? Laughter? All of the above? 2010 was different for … Continue reading

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Sara Foster’s Jamaican Black Bean Soup

I love black beans. I love soup. I love all things Foster’s Market. So…this would be a perfect recipe, right. You are right – very yummy. The lime juice definitely makes this a winner for me. We served it today … Continue reading

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Cold Hands Warm Heart: Girl of Norway

Behold, the power of the internet. And blogs. And girls. And designers. And fun gifts. And Christmas. I decided to participate in the Cold Hands Warm Heart Blog Christmas Swap this year as a way to get to know other … Continue reading

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Baked Macaroni and Cheese

Very warm comfort food that has a deep rich flavor. One of my favorite things. Wish it was healthier – but at least it is yummy and comforting. 4 cups medium shells (almost a whole box) 5 Tablespoons unsalted butter … Continue reading

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Apple Cider Pancakes with Sugared Apples

On this ice-y morning, I woke up early and immediately thought of pancakes. I had been thinking about them for days but thought today is the day. I didn’t really want to brave the roads due to the slush and … Continue reading

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Taste of the Holidays: Cranberry Bliss Bars

If you are a regular at Starbucks during the holidays: you know pumpkin and peppermint lattes, gingerbread mochas, and cranberry bliss bars. You know…the triangle cut iced wonderful bars of cranberry deliciousness. Well, here is my take. They turned out … Continue reading

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Much and Link Love (December 6 edition)

Second week of December and it actually feels like it out there. Here we go: 1. O Holy Night is def my fave Christmas (sacred) song. More thoughts on it later this week. 2. Reilly Band (violin rock) and Barlow … Continue reading

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Dark Chocolate Cupcakes with Peppermint Buttercream

Buttercream can’t exist in my house too long, or none of my clothes will fit! I have found the easiest way to do cupcakes is mostly to make a box mix (I used Devil’s Food for this one) and make … Continue reading

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Pomegranate White Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies

Oh, bring on the holiday season. I love baking for things during the holidays…trying new festive recipes that get out of my kitchen in a hurry. These will be gone tomorrow! 🙂 And I did much better on tasting them … Continue reading

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Operation Christmas Child 2010

I remember when Mom and I used to do Angel Tree from the Lakeland Square Mall. I’ve now not done much of anything in that realm for Christmas for many years, although I would give to other organizations or missions … Continue reading

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