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February 22, 2008

Two Months and Counting…

Look...it's a wedding post So, it looks like this wedding thing is actually happening. Eek! About 2 1/2 months to go. Let's see, I have a dress (first fitting scheduled for the beginning of March), I have shoes, and jwa has assured me he has a plan that will result in him having an outfit …

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February 21, 2008

What's for Lunch? Orange-Rosemary Grilled Mahi Mahi over Toasty Orzo

We try to bring lunch during the week to save money and to eat healthier. I have also been trying to enforce a fish 2x a week for lunch rule. Eh, most times it's more like once a week, but we're trying! Sometimes this means tuna, not the ( good awesome kind) and sometimes that …

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February 14, 2008

I Love You, Flank Steak Pinwheels — Be My Valentine

Hmmm...we used to (every so often) get these pre-made at Trader Joe's. They don't seem to have them anymore which is just fine -- they are very easy to make yourself! Give it a try! Plus, nothing says "I love you" like red meat and a bottle of wine! Grrrr!!! Besides, this was jwa's request …

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February 11, 2008

WCC25: Nigella's Pollo alla Cacciatora

February's Weekend Cookbook Challenge is hosted by Foodie Chickie this month and she's chosen Nigella Lawson as the theme. This is awesome as I recently got a Nigella Lawson cookbook. Perfect! This is a super quick dinner (it's from Nigella Express) and it was pretty tasty. Something about bacon drippings (or pancetta, I s'pose), wine, …

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February 8, 2008

Curiosity + Black Beans + Waffle Iron = Tasty, Tasty Snacks

I came across a recipe by Michael Chiarello for white bean waffles a while ago and was very intrigued. So much so that I completely changed the recipe to be black bean waffles. Recently I had some time, a can of black beans and a waffle maker. Here's what happened... Black Bean Waffles For the …

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