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Erika

Coupons I Can Use!

I’ll readily admit that I’m not a big coupon clipper.  Every time I go on a saving spree, I consider the idea of coupon clipping.  One obstacle in my way is that...

Hello Pomegranate Juice!

A few weeks ago I received a nice e-mail from a blogger asking if I would be interested in trying some POM Wonderful pomegranate juice.  I have to tell you, my very...

A Fear Overcome

When I first saw today’s recipe featured on Serious Eats, I was drawn to it.  The fact that it was described as “Clam chowder on spaghetti” totally sold me to the idea...

Hey Baby, Check Out My Low-Rider

Am I the coolest Mom ever or what? These handsome little Bunny Racers are what Zander is taking to preschool today for their Easter celebration.  Yes, it is pretty much 100% sugar,...

It Must Be Wednesday

Which means that yesterday was Tuesday and a crock-pot dinner day.  While it was a good one, Tomato and White Bean Soup, it is something I’ve mentioned several times before.  Yes, it...

I Need To Know What YOU Think!

I’ve been rolling around a small dilemma in my head this week about this blog, and I can’t come to a good conclusion- I keep changing my mind.  So I thought, who...

Impostor Cheese

Over the last few months, I’ve seen a lot of posts in blog-land regarding making homemade cheese.  The idea has always intrigued me, and I’ve often thought about how fun it would...

Back To Basics: Brownies

First though, my apologies.  I mentioned something cool and exciting coming out of my kitchen today… unfortunately, I didn’t realize the process I was undertaking was a multi-day process, so you’ll just...

A Variation of Red Beans and Rice

So two days ago, I saw a recipe on Serious Eats that completely intrigued me.  I’ve been keeping my eye out for a recipe for Red Beans and Rice to try, and...

Bloggy Inspiration

One of the things I love most about the blogging community as a whole is its ability to inspire.  A week or so ago, when visiting some of my favorite blogs, I...

Pardon Me, Do You Have Any Grey Poupon?

Specifically, this one: This is their new Harvest Coarse Ground mustard, and it’s fantastic.  I bought it last week because I needed a coarse dijon mustard.  I really wanted the Grey Poupon...

Hello, Breakfast!

Don’t you think? There is no better time of day for an ooey-gooey Blueberry Pudding Cake than breakfast.