• italian roasted potatoes;

    September 19, 2016

    This past weekend I was in one of my closest friend’s weddings–you’ll have heard me mention it over the past few months, like when I did a dinner review of Kona Grill, where we had her bachelorette dinner.  So since…

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  • event review: lake anne jazz festival;

    September 16, 2016

    This jazz festival event is apparently annual at Lake Anne out in Reston, VA, though this is the first time I’ve gone. We went as part of our awesome labor day weekend, the same one that brought you posts on…

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  • roast beef horseradish party sliders;

    September 12, 2016

    Another of my Pinterest finds perfect for a party!  (Check out the original recipe from Real Housemoms, or follow me on pinterest!)  This is a great make ahead recipe, full of flavor and a little more hearty than some of…

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  • Lords and Ladies, Welcome to Ye Old Maryland Renaissance Festival

    September 9, 2016

    G’dday ladies and gentleman, and welcome to the Renaissance Faire of ye olde!  Jk, I’m not going to type the whole post like that.  Mostly because I had to think even long and hard about that one sentence!  But I…

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  • funfetti fudge;

    September 8, 2016

    Happy birthday to me!  That’s right, September 8th is my birthday!  And keeping in the tradition of making goodies for people’s birthdays…I couldn’t well leave myself hanging!  But since it was raining yesterday and I was too lazy to get…

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  • reese’s peanut butter bars;

    September 7, 2016

    Happy post-labor day weekend!  This past weekend was filled with so much stuff, I’ll be writing about it for weeks!  Here’s a taste: brewery, wine tasting, jazz festival, escape room, hot pot restaurant, renaissance fair, and a ton of board…

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  • tater tot hot dish;

    September 5, 2016

    Happy Labor Day!  Did you think I was gonna leave you hanging?  Nope, this time I’m posting a down and dirty meal that you can enjoy when you’re crunched for time, and kids are sure to love because there are…

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  • brunch review: piola;

    September 2, 2016

    Here’s another brunch spot for you to try out: Piola!  The one we go to is the location in Arlington (an easy walk from the Rosslyn metro stop, FYI).  I’ve heard that there’s one in D.C. but have yet to try…

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  • maple mustard wings;

    August 29, 2016

    This weekend we had another game night: read D&D session, because we’re cool. =D  It’s been a couple months since our last one, because summer always seems to get crazy busy for everyone and we have to find a weekend…

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  • greek lamb burgers;

    August 28, 2016

    Bonus post: here’s another gourmet burger to add to your repertoire!  Keep this one in mind alongside jalapeno cheddar stuffed burgers, or the juicy lucy burger. With these three burgers on your menu, you’re sure to impress!  This is definitely…

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  • winery review: mediterranean cellars;

    August 26, 2016

    Here it is!  I know I’ve been promising this post forever, back from when T’s parents came to visit and we stopped by quattro goomba winery (read the review), and america eats tavern (read the review).  Mediterranean Cellars is really one of…

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  • maple sugar cookies;

    August 25, 2016

    Your one-stop-shop for yummy cookies with that splash of gourmet!  Check out pudding sprinkle cookies and cake batter chocolate chip cookies for some other gourmet takes! These maple sugar cookies came out fabulous, with no more than a hint of maple, though you could definitely…

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