Strawberry Pastry Bites

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O BEAUUUUUTIFUL FOR SPAAAACIOUS SKIES, FOR AMBER WAVES OF GRAAAAAIN. Oh, hey. I made dessert! But it’s a Bev-style dessert, where there’s no crying or sweating involved. It’s nothing like this grilled sponge cake I had to make for a client yesterday and omgomgomg, I was a hot mess. All the folding of egg whites […]

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BLT Tostadas

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I can’t wait to tell you all about these. But first, an ant just walked across my forehead. Just cruised across my head like it’s backpacking Europe or something. And of course I completely freaked out, feeling the tiny tickle. Because at first I didn’t know what it was! Was it blood trickling down my […]

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Grilled Beef Meatball Subs

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Sometimes I think my brain is lysdexic, because I keep reading this as Grilled Beet Meafball Subs. And it has me wondering, what is a meafball? Do we really want to know? Do we seriously want to pull at that thread? I’m gonna go ahead and step away now. I think it’s the best decision. […]

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Lemon Balm and Crystallized Ginger Granitas

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Summah solllstiiiice, y’aaaaall. Aw, lawwwwd. Time to board those thirsty mouths on the Refreshment Trolley and take a ride! You don’t have to tell anyone I just said that. The other day on the NPRs there was a local story about ice cream vs. frozen yogurt vs. gelato vs. granitas. Which one has the most […]

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Orzo with Bacon and Summer Vegetables

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Pasta will always be the answer. Man alive, I asked you guys for help and THE PEOPLE HAVE SPOKEN. Thank you all for your super rad suggestions! I’m gonna do my verrr best to touch on all of it. Maybe twice. MAYBE THRICE. But for today, we have bacon. And orzo. And vegetables. And lemon […]

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Antipasto Pizza

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I have something to tell you. So I’m just gonna say it. Not holding back. Not ashamed. Getting it off my chest. No holds barred. Here we go. One, two, three. My choo choo train left Inspiration Station and has yet to return. I’m DRIED UP AND WITHERED AWAY, you guys. I’m an old hag. […]

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Park Day with Ze Freeeenz

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This is a post about going to the park with my friends because I can’t seem to cook jack lately. Park days are good. You play games, sip wine, gossip with girlfriends, flip through magazines, lose track of time and pee in the trees. I didn’t say *I* pee in the trees. I said you. […]

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