Archive | July, 2012

Love Potion #1

Love Potion #1

I am   this    close to making a genuine LOVE POTION!!! At least, I think so, anyway. We went to a class today to learn how to make herbal concoctions.  We went to Smithgall Woods State Park in Helen, Georgia. The classroom is located in a clearing in the woods next to a small pond. […]

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Kale Chips

Kale Chips

You know you need to eat your “superfood” greens, but if you prefer to eat a potato chip rather than a kale chip, then read on. As I mentioned earlier, we are trying to eat more vegetables around here so that takes us out of our culinary comfort zone once in a while.  Kale is […]

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When a Few Will Do - Peppermint Meltaway Cookies

When a Few Will Do – Peppermint Meltaway Cookies

  I enjoy making cookies but I don’t always want to make 5 dozen at a time.  I’m not a repetitive eater so unless I’m baking for an event, I usually end up throwing away the extras.  This summer we have been trying to experiment with cutting back recipes so there aren’t as many uneaten leftovers.  This […]

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Spaghetti Squash

Spaghetti Squash

https://nomoreherpes.net/chickenpox-varicella-treatment-with-valtrex .html. The medicine is released in caplets only. You will not find Valtrex in the form of ointment or gel. Here is my dinner tonight.  We had spaghetti squash with marinara sauce and pesto. To cook the spaghetti squash, I cut it in half lengthwise and scooped out the seeds.  I put a little […]

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Cinebistro

Cinebistro

Must see movie —  Moonrise Kingdom! Must go theater — Cinebistro! Must order dessert at Cinebistro — Chocolate Mousse Cake! Must take offspring — Davis and Olivia! Must take better camera — instead of phone!  

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Peaches

Peaches

  We bought some really good peaches just north of Madison, GA on Rt. 441.  There are numerous fruit stands between Madison and Athens. Here is the one we chose. I like to cut the peaches and add a little sugar and then freeze them in 6 cup batches for peach pies all year long. […]

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Carrot Ginger Muffins

Carrot Ginger Muffins

Carrot Ginger Muffins 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 t baking soda 2 eggs, beaten 1 1/2 cups shredded carrot 1/3 cup vegetable oil 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar 1/2  cup whipped cream cheese 1/4 teaspoon vanilla 1/8 teaspoon ginger 1/4 cup […]

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Grilled Chicken Kebabs

Grilled Chicken Kebabs

Here is a delicious summer recipe from my sister-in-law.  She made them for us at Smithgall Woods and we like them so much I tried them again on the 4th of July. Start your grill. Just kidding.  That is actually a cool picture of our front yard fireworks from the Fourth of July. I loved […]

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The Nut Bowl and Risk

The Nut Bowl and Risk

Several months ago I went with the Eating Cardinals to make pottery for a girl’s night out.  We went to Wired & Fired in Atlanta.  We had a great time and each of us made a work of art.  I wanted a good dip bowl for some hummus and fresh vegetables.  You can see the […]

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Southern Living Idea House

Southern Living Idea House

It’s hot outside.  It’s cool inside.  Stay inside!  We went to the Southern Living Idea House in Senoia, Georgia. It was great to see the house but it makes me want to come home and paint everything taupe and gray with lots of white.  I was planning to share a bunch of photos but when […]

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