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In a shocking turn of events, when we got to the restaurant, they had a brunch special of beignets and I'd always wanted to try some, so instead of Knope/Swanson, I went full Princess Tiana!


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It was still pretty darn cold out here in Maryland, thin layer of ice on the car windows when I left this morning, but it got up to 50 this afternoon and DAMMIT Rita's had FREE frozen flavored ice and it was walking distance from the library! So my co-workers and I wandered over to partake in the tastiness.


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Got my lab results back today and levels were "mildly above optimal" so I'm supposed to cut back on refined carbohydrates and saturated fats. And, of course, exercise more ( Read more... )

I made this for dinner last night and it was DELICIOUS!

Greek Chicken PastaIt did require some chopping, but really didn't take that long to make and it was so tasty ( Read more... )

For those of you in the U.S., Friday, June 3 is national donut day. I know Dunkin Donuts and Krispy Kreme are giving away free donuts. Might want to check any of your favorite local places to see if they have any freebies. Seems to be a pretty widespread event now.

The rest of you, if it's not a thing in your country, you should make it one! :-P

I was totally unfamiliar with the SeriousEats.com blog Food Lab but I saw the new book reviewed somewhere and it sounded fascinating. I just got a copy in at the library and it is GORGEOUS! Not only is it full of basic recipes and tips on how to make them, it also includes the SCIENCE behind the cooking, which can help down the road when I want to ( Read more... )

Watch the whole thing. ALL OF IT! I WAS LAUGHING SO HARD OMG!

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December 8th: Your most favorite food! thistle_chaser

This is another tough question but I think I'm going to have to go with sushi. I don't know why, but I crave it constantly! (I tried to use this excuse as a reason to go get some but, alas, the holiday shopping is crimping by restaurant take-out style this month)


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My boss got me the slow cooker off of our wedding registry (I cannot BELIEVE how amazing an generous everyone has been, I am blown away...or maybe I'm just a cheap selfish bastard and this is normal...but I digress ( Read more... )