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Pomegranate Mango Martini

Have you ever found yourself wanting a signature cocktail? Every spring I go through a phase of wanting to have a signature cocktail to offer when the need arises. In preparation each spring I taste test new creations. This pomegranate mango cocktail was a welcome sight at the end of a long day. 

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Homemade Wheat Thins

As an adult I often feel the need to buy ‘adult’ crackers – usually stoned ground wheat thins, sesame seed flatbreads, or almond nut thins. I love ‘em all. But sometimes I secretly want wheat thins. In my mind these crackers are great for kids but not adults. I have no idea why my brain [...]

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You Called?

I was waiting around and feeling slightly antsy. The sunshine was pouring through the windows as I looked out into the deserted yard. Dead leaves had collected on the newly seeded grass. There was a chill in the air, and though I knew the sunshine would eventually warm things up, I started a fire in [...]

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Cup of comfort

Sometimes you need a little cup of comfort. It is very important to get just the right balance of ingredients into this one cup of goodness. All the hurts, aches, pains and general blahness that happens from time to time will be chased away. How do you do it?  The weather has turned cooler and [...]

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Many Miles

Vacation always seems so short doesn’t it? Just when you are finally ready to relax after a week of catching up on everything…it is time to go back. It sure was fun while it lasted…

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