Celebrating Summer

I'm having a hard time believing we've already reached the last weekend in June. Every year, I make a mental note to take time to fu...

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Bethenny Frankel --- THE Skinnygirl CHEF’S TEN ESSENTIAL KITCHEN RULES (PLUS we are giving away 2 of copies of her NEW book!)

THE SKINNYGIRL DISH: Easy Recipes For Your Naturally Thin Life is the next step on the Skinnygirl journey and helps you get in touch with y...

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If you are ever in the Salem, Oregon area...

Visit Cinebarre . Matt and I went last weekend on opening night. It is located in the old Regal theater next to the Salem Mall in the downto...

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Summer Soup {Farmstand Gazpacho}

A few weeks ago, I shared a recipe for Green Gazpacho , and, as promised, I would also like to share a slightly more traditional take on thi...

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Summer Soup {Green Gazpacho}

On a hot day, nothing makes for a better meal than a chilled bowl of gazpacho; it is a staple in our house throughout the sweltering months ...

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To Break Bread

When I was growing up, I loved sharing dinner with my family while sitting outside in the warm evening air, and I still feel the same way no...

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Animal Crackers in My Soup

When I was little, I don't believe there was another treat that felt quite as magical to me as Barnam's Animals Crackers . I loved t...

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Leg Bone Connected to the Knee Bone

My mom sent me the link to these a-mazing cookies made by Heidi Kenney at My Paper Crane . I am absolutely in love with them and think the...

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S'more Brownies

I normally don't love brownies all that much (besides the ones I mentioned here !) but, oh my goodness, these look insanely delicious! ...

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