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Erika

A Plea For The Local Readership

This is going to sound like a crazy post, I am sure, but I’m hoping that one or two of the locals who read this blog will be able to help me...

I Hate Candy Failure!

There’s nothing more disappointing to me. I tried a new recipe this morning for a peanut butter candy. The recipe was from a really reliable source, so I went ahead with it,...

In Search of A New Job

Anyone? Picture this. Tuesday and Wednesday the big snowstorm passed through the area where Andy is working. Snowstorms mean icy slippery roads, hazardous driving conditions, etc. The National Weather Service tells people...

Thanks Cookworm!

Since Andy is out of town this week, I’m making a lot of kid-friendly fare here. In my mind, there is just no point experimenting on my monsters when he’s gone- it’s...

Easy, Delicious, and Multi-Functional

I forgot to share this recipe last week! Something that I struggle with every year is the day after Thanksgiving. I mean, what do you eat for dinner that day? The last...

Warning: Slow Moving Vehicle

Well, after the excitement of the last week, this week is going to be the exact opposite. Not much going on in the kitchen though, I’m afraid. Andy is working out of...

My Little Nutcracker

I’ve never seen my little girl so excited, enamored, and just plain thrilled. She completely enjoyed her Nutcracker experience, and can’t wait for next year. Last night she told me she was...

Bits and Pieces Today

I have to start today by bragging about my daughter. It seems like she can never find enough ways to amaze me. This weekend is her Nutcracker debut. She has spent the...

Candy Season Has Begun!

As I was surveying my sprinkle collection the other day, my eye caught a small package of sucker sticks. I was excited! I didn’t realize I had any of those left, and...

Taking Care of a Curry Craving

I’ve been craving those Indian flavor again- ever since Thanksgiving. I had it in my mind to try a turkey curry of sorts with some leftovers, but never got around to it....

Really Good Pecan Pie

I realize that just seeing the words pecan pie may be causing you to shudder. To think back to the past several days and the holiday feasting that ensued. But stick with...

Spinach Dip Today!

So where did that weekend go? Gosh, it’s been a few days since I’ve blogged…my apologies to those of you checking in, waiting on baited breath for my next post. But you...