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Superbowl Sunday

Even though I’m not a huge fan of football (I feel it’s safe to admit that at the close of the season) I felt compelled to focus on the fun aspect of the evening:  the food. To that end, we … Continue reading

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Summertime Pasta

In the heart of a damp and chilly winter, during this past snowy Saturday, I dreamed a bit of warm breezes, sun dresses, and the farmer’s market at the local train station.  And while digging through my archives, I found this … Continue reading

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Breakfast of Champions

Usually I eat a granola bar in my car on the way to work and call it breakfast.  Sure, it fills me up for a few hours, and it’s healthier than a pop tart, but it’s not really a proper … Continue reading

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Rob’s Bistro

A few weeks ago, Mr. S.G. and I went to the Shakespeare Theatre to see Othello.  While it wasn’t my favorite production ever (perhaps Kenneth Branagh and Lawrence Fishburne forever shaped the way I envision the Moor and Iago) it … Continue reading

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Plum on Park

I woke up this morning to a pool of sunshine streaming through the windows; a crisp, autumnal breeze; and Donna Summer being blasted from the hair salon downstairs at 7:30 a.m.  It was clearly the perfect weather for my favorite meal, … Continue reading

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Why I Love Summer…

Mostly, because of the farmer’s market.  To wit, today’s haul: Corn Asian pears (which I’ve never tried before) Grape tomatoes Carrots A yellow pepper Roma tomatoes Chives Red onions White peaches Fingering potatoes Salad greens And my favorite, currant raisin … Continue reading

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Butter Lettuce and Chicken Cherry Salad

Mr. S.G. and I moved to a new neighborhood last month, and one of the nicest perks is that we are now within walking distance of a farmer’s market that takes place every Saturday.  Last week, we came home with … Continue reading

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White Pizza with Arugula

Despite my marked love of carbs, I fear making dough.  Bread dough, pie dough, tart dough… you name it, it scares me.  I have a paralyzing fear of failure when it comes to anything remotely bread-y.  I’m not sure why it feels … Continue reading

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Patriotic Cherry & Blueberry Clafouti

Happy Independence Day, all! We are celebrating tonight with a delicious clafouti, courtesy of Christopher Kimball’s recipe.  In honor of America’s birthday, I used both cherries and blueberries, and it worked out quite nicely. Hope everyone had a delicious weekend.

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Beauty Bargain Hunters…

Gentle readers, I think you may enjoy this tasty tidbit:  It’s Coming! Get 20% off your next Beauty.com order. Perfect for a little pampering!  Who couldn’t use a new face wash, lipstick, nail polish… you get the idea, right?

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Super Sonic

This weekend, for the first time ever, I went to a drive-in burger place.  Yes, gentle readers, I went to Sonic.  And I have just one question. Where have you been all my life, Sonic? From the moment we pulled … Continue reading

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A Blais of Glory

As a confirmed procrastinator, my life’s motto is often better late than never.  And so it goes with this post, which I couldn’t quite get around to penning until now. Two weeks ago, my sister and I put on short … Continue reading

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