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So, my SHF dish is done but my extra-credit materials are not. So, SHF post this weekend. Today, we bask in the glory that is my finished (!) mosaic project -- see, the last post was almost a year ago. We live in a bungalow. When you go up the stairs, there is a counter …

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I know! Blasphemy! Burgers without cheese is crazy talk. But these burgers don't even need any cheese. Really. Besides, what kind of cheese would work here? The only kind I could think of was cream cheese. But again, no need. These burgers are great just like this. I played with the herbs here -- the …

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Here's a quick recipe for a Friday cocktail. You will need: 1/2 cup water 1/2 cup sugar 1 lemon, zest peeled off 1 big sprig rosemary + 1 small sprig 2 oz vodka (or 3 oz, depending on your mood) ice Add the sugar, your strips of lemon peel, rosemary and water in a small …

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It's always challenging to make a meal in a kitchen that is not your own. It's even more so when the kitchen is a 5 foot by 3 foot area, with 2 pans, 1 1/2 feet of counter space, a dull chef's knife, a yellowed, plastic spatula, and your starting ingredients are a pat of …

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Wow. I am worn out. I spent all day yesterday rearranging the living room furniture. You see, I am starting a new job in two weeks and have some time off in between work. Yay! I love that. That's my favorite part about a new job -- the time before you start the new place …

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