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When I was younger, I remember making grilled cheese sandwiches with my grandma -- we used those American cheese slices and white bread and they were really, really tasty. In college, a roommate showed me her trick of spreading the butter on the bread before putting it down on in the hot pan (could that …

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This is a pretty tasty, moderately fast week night dinner! Chicken with Asparagus & Pistachios 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil 1 1/2 pounds fresh asparagus, ends trimmed, and cut into 1-inch pieces 1 pound of chicken breasts, trimmed of excess fat and cut into bite-sized pieces (I prefer these on the big side of bite-sized) …

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Wow, these are frickin' awesome, as Carl would say. Here is Christy's recipe again: The Bees Knees 1/3 C hot water 1 Tsp lavender 1/4 C honey 6 Tbsp gin 2 Tbsp lemon juice This makes 2 small (6 oz) drinks (or as pictured above, one HUGE drink). Steep the lavender in the hot water …

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I made this last night -- it's really one of my most favorite soups ever. It's based somewhat on a Green Minestrone Rachael Ray made once on 30 Minute Meals but I tend to vary the ingredients slightly based on my mood and what I have on hand. Here is what I did last night. …

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I guess it's no surprise that I love to cook and well...eat. So, I've been trying really hard to exercise everyday. The last few months, I've been walking a minimum of two miles per day while at work. See, there's a duck pond by my office and thanks to the neat-o pedometer this person rigged …

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