March 2011

Berry Cobbler

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by Nancy on March 28, 2011

As I was saying last week, the calendar may say  “spring” but if you  look around your local market it seems that the fruits and vegetables haven’t gotten the memo. That said, there are ways ...

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Green Goddess Dressing

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by Nancy on March 24, 2011

The weather may not look like it, but according to the calendar (and our inner clocks) Spring has arrived!!! Emerging from our winter hibernation, we crave fresh flavors. Unfortunately, in many parts of the country, ...

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Phew. It’s been an exhausting few weeks. Between school, work, the boys La Crosse schedules and my volunteer activities, “crazy” has taken on a  whole new meaning. Add to that the depressing and devastating news ...

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Irish Boxty – Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

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by Nancy on March 17, 2011

Beannachtaí na Féile Pádraig oraibh! St. Patrick’s Day Blessings on you! Being half Irish, my family always celebrated St. Patrick’s Day.   We would get together with various aunts, uncles and cousins and celebrate our Irish ...

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Irish Brown Bread

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by Nancy on March 14, 2011

This past summer I completed another item on my “bucket list” – I went to Ireland. And I fell in love. I fell in love with the scenery, with the music, with the food.. and ...

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Chocolate and Caramel Slice Bars

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by Nancy on March 11, 2011

A couple of weeks ago, in my post on Apricot Chicken with Cranberry Rice Pilaf, I confessed one of my deepest, darkest secrets – my penchant for buying new and unusual ingredients at the grocery ...

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Lazy Dog Cafe – Nothing Lazy about it!

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by Nancy on March 7, 2011

Recently, I was invited by  Frank Groff, Inc. to attend the pre grand opening party of the newest Lazy Dog Cafe in Cerritos, Ca.  So, Saturday night  my husband and I drove up to Cerritos ...

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Turkey Kibbe Kebabs

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by Nancy on March 3, 2011

This week I’ve been noshing on  the  perfect Herb Hummus which put me in the mood for middle eastern inspired food. I’ve had this recipe for  Turkey Kibbe Kebabs bookmarked for several years and decided ...

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