• stuffed chicken marsala;

    November 14, 2016

    Last week was one heck of a stressful week.  I’m sure everyone can agree.  But I don’t want to talk politics…I want to declare this week…COPYCAT WEEK!  Bum, bum bum!  No, you’re not allowed to just repeat what I say–repeat…

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  • brunch review: clyde’s;

    November 11, 2016

    This weekend had all the plans and then they all fell through!  Repeatedly.  But we made it better by hiking with the pup, and going out to brunch!  If you’ve never been to a Clyde’s, it’s a restaurant chain throughout…

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  • goat cheese mushroom pasta;

    November 9, 2016

    I’ll be honest, I don’t usually get excited about vegetarian recipes.  No offense to any vegetarians!  I just grew up in a household where my mom had the plate: protein main dish, side dish, vegetable.  Pretty much every night.  So…

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  • strawberry streudel doughnuts;

    November 5, 2016

    Happy Tyler-and-my-sister’s birthday!  (Yes, they have the same birthday: November 5th!)  I think these doughnuts are Tyler’s favorite thing of all time and it’s been three years since I’ve come into his life with full fattening potential. I like these…

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  • peppermint mini cheesecake;

    November 4, 2016

    I’m finishing up this four part series for you in lieu of a Friday review post!  But I know you’re all dying to hear about more cheesecakey goodness. I know, I know.  It’s a little early for the Christmas/holiday recipes, but…

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  • strawberry swirl mini cheesecake;

    November 2, 2016

    Onto the third recipe in my series of mini cheesecakes!  I’ve really been on a dessert kick…with these four recipes, Monday as  and before that cookie dough icing brownies and reverse strawberry shortcake.  I hope I’m helping to fatten you up for the…

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  • dinner review: tuscarora mill;

    October 28, 2016

    A few weekends ago, T and I made a long (45+min) trip out to Leesburg.  I wanted to get my 2017 planner (yes, I realize I’m still about 3 months early, but I already have things I need to write…

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  • cookies and creme mini cheesecake;

    October 26, 2016

    I just love the idea of a cheesecake base that’s adaptable to so many different flavors!  Here’s the third in my four part series, because who doesn’t love cookies and creme???  It really could be called oreo cheesecake as well, but cookies…

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  • dulche de leche mini cheesecake;

    October 24, 2016

    Cheesecake, cheesecake, everybody try some yums! You probably don’t get the singsong voice via reading text, but it’s going through my head right now. These cheesecakes have been a long-time coming actually. I was debating about what size springform pans…

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  • dinner review: rus uz

    October 21, 2016

    You know when you spontaneously invite people to dinner to try a new restaurant and then end up playing the night away with rock band?  Oh, is that just me?  Haha, but that’s what this night at Rus Uz was!…

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  • cinnamon puff sticks;

    October 19, 2016

    These cinnamon puff sticks are a cute and extremely simple adornment to any dessert!  For example, they make a cute addition to my previous reverse strawberry shortcake post!  Or if you’re like me you’ll just want to snack on them straight out…

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  • cookie dough icing brownies;

    October 15, 2016

    Take an easy boxed brownie and spruce it up to make these amazing cookie dough icing brownies. Of course, you can make your own brownie recipe too, but the real star here is the cookie dough icing!

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