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Shrimp Taco’s

I work downtown and we have some of the best restaurants around.  One of my favorite things to do is replicate favorite dishes from these restaurants at home. Taco’s are Taco’s are Taco’s but this version marinates the shrimp in … Continue reading →

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Concetta Conseula de Mexico ~ Drink of the Dioses

SO if I’m hearing this correctly, the 5th of May is just another day in most of Mexico. It’s primarily celebrated in the United States. Leave it to America to create not only a national holiday for another country, but … Continue reading →

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Date Night Turns Couple into Tapas Bar Host’s

So about a week or two ago Joe and I went on a date night to McCormick and Schmick’s.  It was probably one of the best, if not THE best night out, we have had in a long time.  From … Continue reading →

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Potato Shots at the Bar Saint Patrick Would Be Proud!

Sunday is Saint Patrick’s Day and so badly I want to bestow upon my children the fun things my parents did for us growing up.  However, dying the mashed potatoes green and hiding a carrot in the middle of the … Continue reading →

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Happy Holidays

I first want to apologize to all of you that follow my blog for not posting as promised this month. The member’s of my household were bitten by the flu bug one by one making it impossible to accomplish anything. The … Continue reading →

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Gift Giving and Other Stressful Adventures

The expense joy of the holiday season is almost upon us. This year I am hearing that people (and not the usual early shoppers) have already started shopping and snatching up things that seem like a good deal.  The only problem … Continue reading →

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Bacon Spinach Dip

The leaves are turning colors and the air is crisp.  Very few things are better in the fall than a tray of hearty cheeses, crackers and fall fruit like apples and pears on a weekend night to bring in the … Continue reading →

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Dyed eggs, they’re not just for Easter anymore!

When my kids were little they loved all the preparation time before the holidays that had us crafting, cooking and baking.  We loved to make things that we could give away as gifts, sell at craft fairs and had guests … Continue reading →

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White Bean and Chicken Chili for Whimps

OK I got the “Guilties” for not contributing to my Culinary Capers group for a while. So today I got busy in the kitchen and made “White Bean and Chicken Chili”. This chili has just enough heat to satisfy any … Continue reading →

Aside | Posted on October 14, 2012 by | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 4 Comments

Ohhh Buffalo Chips!

Posted on October 12, 2012 by

Buffalo Chips There are few things that beat Buffalo wings as an appetizer for a small gathering or football game. But what if you are not big on chicken wings or messy fingers? Perhaps it’s too expensive to bring wings for … Continue reading →

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