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Cool Ice Cream Sandwiches

July 1, 2010 Dessert

Heat Wave! That’s what the weather man is predicting for the 4th of July weekend. While my fellow Wisconsinites are dreading the heat, I’m actually looking forward to the 90 degree weather. As a native of St. Louis, it’s not the 4th of July unless the heat index is above 100 and the air is [...]

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Independence Day Burgers

June 30, 2010 Dinner

Ah yes, the 4th of July. In my family, the holiday is more than just a celebration of our country’s independence. It’s my little sister’s birthday. For years we’ve held an annual 4th of July party in our backyard, complete with a snow cone machine, face painting, birthday cake, and long buffet tables covered with [...]

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America’s Birthday Cake

June 29, 2010 Dessert

Today, while I was sorting through July 4th recipes looking to post on our Facebook page, I stumbled across this delicious looking cake. Is it just me or does this not look amazing? Delicate and moist cake topped with a sweet blueberry sauce and fresh whipped-cream – yep, it’s heaven. Since the 4th is only [...]

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Peachy Keen

June 29, 2010 Dessert

So many things are synonymous with summer: suntans, swimming pools, bbq, ice cream, and my personal favorite, peaches. Plump, juicy peaches with their fuzzy skin and luscious fruit – they are a perfect treat on a warm summer day. When I was little, I loved visiting my uncle’s peach orchard. At the end of a [...]

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Breakfast with Dad

June 17, 2010 Breakfast

While the majority of my cooking knowledge came from my mother, it was my Dad who taught me how to make breakfast. He taught me how to cook the perfect strips of bacon – not too crispy with a little chew. He taught me how to flip a pancake without it flying all over the [...]

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For the Love of Potato Salad

June 16, 2010 Recipes

With summer comes picnics, and where there’s a picnic there’s potato salad. I’m a huge lover of this picnic staple. So much so, that when I was little I would always request my Mom’s potato salad on my birthday – in January. This past weekend I attempted to make my Mom’s recipe for a camping [...]

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Grilled Summer Fish

June 15, 2010 Dinner

Let’s talk fish, shall we? There are so many ways to enjoy it, fried, roasted, even raw. But one of my favorite ways to enjoy fresh, mouthwatering fish is on the grill. I honestly believe that the grill has some magic power that makes the fish flakier, juicier, and just all around better. Top it [...]

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Road Trip Munchies

June 15, 2010 Appetizer

I’m currently in the middle of planning for a 16-hour road trip. I know it sounds like torture, but I’m actually quite excited about this little adventure. I’m heading out West, and while I’ve been tirelessly working on a western themed play list (complete with The Eagles, America, and Fleetwood Mac) I’ve also been putting [...]

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Food Fight! Cobblers v. Crisp

May 26, 2010 Dessert

Two years ago, while visiting my sister in Chicago, I was asked to make tacos for dinner. When I asked my sister what she wanted for dessert she said, “Ooh! I want an apple cobbler!” Perfect, easy, done. That night, after some rather tasty tacos and frosty margaritas, I brought out the cobbler. “What is [...]

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