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Apple Cheesecake Macarons

July 5, 2013

Dried apples in the shells and cheesecake filling, these Apple Cheesecake Macarons are perfect for a fall party or shower! … [Read more...]

Disappearing Nut Butter Banana Bread

June 13, 2013

Yup. I said disappearing. Because that's what it did at work. Disappear. In like...RECORD time. I will honestly say, I think it's the best banana bread I've made recently. Not of ALL time, but it's up there. *interesting and comical anecdote* There's some spiced rum commercial that the tag line is "Release the Krakken!" Consequently, , it's S's favorite saying as of late. You see...I got some junk in my trunk. No? Um...some fries with my shake? … [Read more...]

Pistachio & Salted Caramel Macarons

May 28, 2013

Rich pistachios pair with creamy, salted caramel in these irresistible Pistachio and Salted Caramel Macaron. It was a long weekend for me. That means cleaning and cooking on Monday. No, I can't just sit around while he's working and do NOTHING. I just can't. It's not me. The alarm went off at the usual time. I got up with him and helped him get out the door for work. Then I did some dishes. I trimmed Missy's nails. THAT was fun. *snort* And it's not like I was trimming as much as I … [Read more...]

Mushroom Marinara

May 16, 2013

Mushroom Marinara is a great meat free option for a quick meal any night of the week. It's packed with hearty, meaty mushrooms so your hubs won't freak out that there's no protein. … [Read more...]

Bananas Foster-rita Macarons

May 15, 2013

The shells have banana flavor and the filling have the salty tequila margarita with a caramel buttercream filling. Bananas Foster-rita Macaron pay hommage to New Orleans and it's famous dessert.YAY! I'm so excited! It's reveal day for... And challenge it was! HOLY COW I had no idea these little cookies were such finicky B's. Seriously. I read a few blogs, watched a few vids. Figured, I got this! No. I don't. Granted this was Sunday … [Read more...]

Smokey Chicken with Pepper Jack Alfredo

May 14, 2013

You won't miss the fat in this delicious and creamy sauce. Smokey Chicken with Pepper Jack Alfredo is a healthy version of a family favorite. Ch-ch-ch-changes! Today I made the realization that the way we have been reporting financially for 13+ years is going to have to change. Sadly, it's in hindsight and with bits and pieces of information that we're going to try to make these changes. Apparently, no one's a real big fan of getting the department together to … [Read more...]

Mushroom Stuffed Pork Chops with Black Garlic

May 13, 2013

The earthy, fermented garlic pairs well with the mushrooms in this dish. Mushroom Stuffed Pork Chops with Black Garlic has deep rich flavors that taste amazing. Several months ago, I received a freebie package of black garlic from @MySpiceSage. It's been sitting in my pantry and well, moved with us. For some reason, it has been on my radar to use this week. These Mushroom Stuffed Pork Chops with Black Garlic were a perfect reason to use them!! BUT, today was … [Read more...]

OMG what muscle is THAT and how did I strain it??

May 3, 2013

As S said, "The only way we're living on the 3rd floor is if there's an elevator." WOW. I have muscles that hurt that I didn't know I had. I have NO idea how in the world I've strained them, but I did. The worst of the pain are the knees and the back. I have a craptastic back that includes scoliosis and degenerated discs. In fact, we both have degenerated discs. GREAT. *sigh* Hence paying for movers. Cause hauling all those boxes of Stephen King books down those stairs IS NOT on my … [Read more...]