• strawberry lemonade cheesecake bars;

    April 19, 2017

    Light and flavorful lightly lemon flavored cheesecake with a strawberry swirl all on a sugar cookie crust.  A perfect ratio if sometimes you find cheesecake too heavy or rich, you get a light cheesecake and a larger crust! – –…

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  • St. Louis: Pizza and Beer from the Ol’Midwest

    April 14, 2017

    Here I am in the great Midwest, writing from St. Louis, MO!  This is a much needed trip, just to get away from the crazies in my life right now. Wedding planning, house hunting, house buying, and still trying to…

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  • vegetarian samosa burritos;

    April 7, 2017

    To make these healthful vegetarian samosa burritos, swap the traditional potatoes for mashed cauliflower and white beans and load up the filling with mild but flavorful spices, add a few peas for color, and you’ve got yourself an easy, healthful…

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  • guacamole;

    April 3, 2017

    Everyone needs a classic guacamole recipe on hand, and tipsychocochip is here to deliver!  Silky in texture and livened up with red onion, cumin, and tomatoes, here’s a perfect party recipe for when store-bought just won’t cut it! – –…

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  • brunch review: potomac point winery;

    March 31, 2017

    Potomac Point Winery is down south of NoVA, rather than west like a lot of other wineries we frequent. We were actually looking at it as a possible wedding venue, though jury’s out if it’ll make the cut!  It’s a…

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  • baked italian flounder;

    March 29, 2017

    Light and flaky flounder marinated in Italian dressing, a perfectly easy and light mid-week meal! – – This recipe is great, easy, and delicious.  Have I got you hooked?  (Do you appreciate my puns?)  It really only involves two ingredients,…

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  • five layer dip;

    March 27, 2017

    Refried beans smothered in salsa, guacamole, sour cream and topped with a layer of melted Cheddar cheese for the ultimate party dip! – – This is my take on a “seven layer dip”. Five layers gives me plenty of delicious…

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  • event review: engagement (italian winemakers dinner);

    March 24, 2017

    So I’m finally going to share with you all the story of our engagement!  It’s been a whirlwind few weeks as you can imagine–I can’t believe Tyler and I have only been engaged for 3 weeks!  It’s amazing how time flies–I’ve…

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  • pumpkin spice muffins;

    March 20, 2017

    Originally posted March 20, 2017. Updated April 26, 2026 for content and clarity. Luscious pumpkin spice muffins, with extra luxury and festivity added from seasonal pumpkin spice choco-chips! Will the pumpkin police come arrest me for posting a recipe for pumpkin…

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  • winery review: big cork

    March 17, 2017

    I wasn’t sure what I was going to think of Big Cork when we went.  A friend highly recommended the place to us, so we were excited, but upon pulling up to the property my first thought was: name don’t…

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  • vegetable enchiladas;

    March 15, 2017

    A vegetarian take on enchiladas with corn, red peppers, zucchinis, and onions mixed with a cheesy bean filling, wrapped in warm tortillas and smothered with store-bought enchilada sauce. – – This recipe is pretty much a straight adaptation of my original enchiladas (recipe)…

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  • black & blue sliders;

    March 10, 2017

    Game day sliders, perfect to feed a crowd but with a gourmet twist! Ground beef sliders, mixed with onions and topped with bacon and blue cheese.  You can even make these ahead and then pop into the oven to toast them…

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