Author Archives: Angie

Books of 2016 & my favorite 5

Posted on January 8, 2017 by Angie

As I’m nearing completion of reading the second book of 2017, it occurred to me I haven’t posted about the books I read in 2016. Below are the books I read last year: Change of Heart, Jodi Picoult The Last Anniversary, Liane … Continue reading →

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Pecan, Toffee, & Chocolate Chip Scones with Brown Butter Frosting

Posted on January 1, 2017 by Angie

Scones are best served day of. Usually. I don’t know what it is about toffee chips, but once baked and allowed to sit overnight, something magical happens. It’s as if the flavor from the toffee chips bursts out overnight creating … Continue reading →

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Leah’s Favorite Cut-Out Cookie Frosting

Posted on December 25, 2016 by Angie

Every holiday season I usually like to try out some new cookie recipes to go along with some old favorites and that just didn’t happen this year. While I made a few different kind, I didn’t make cut-0ut cookies, which … Continue reading →

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Personal Size Cheese & Bacon Frittatas

Posted on December 11, 2016 by Angie

Have you ever gone to the store to get a few things and become completely sidelined by something truly unnecessary, but it just appealed to your innermost being of all things cute? Yeah, that happened to me when I came … Continue reading →

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Slow Cooker Lemon Chicken

Posted on December 10, 2016 by Angie

If you’re looking for a dish to wake up your taste buds, this is it! Ingredients: 1 1/2 tsp. dried oregano 3/4 tsp. seasoned salt 1/2 tsp fresh ground black pepper 2 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken breasts 3 tbsp. unsalted … Continue reading →

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Garlic Smashed Potatoes

Posted on December 10, 2016 by Angie

Sometimes recipes are long and involved, other times they’re short and to the point. This is one that’s succinct with just a few ingredients, but pack a flavorful punch. Tender and a bit crisp all at once. A perfect side. … Continue reading →

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Pumpkin Crunch Cake

Posted on November 29, 2016 by Angie

I don’t know about you, but in terms of the menu for Thanksgiving, we rarely deviate from year to year. There’s the usual cast of characters: oven roasted turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, green beans of some sort, rolls, cranberry salad, … Continue reading →

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Pumpkin Pecan Pancakes

Posted on November 16, 2016 by Angie

Contrary to popular mainstream culture, I’m not a fan of pumpkin everything under the sun. For me, pumpkin has its place. Pumpkin pecan pancakes is one of those places. I woke up one weekend morning to the perfect Fall day: … Continue reading →

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Egg Roll Stir Fry

Posted on October 26, 2016 by Angie

It’s all the goodness of an egg roll minus the egg roll wrapper. The husband has requested this to be placed into regular rotation. Ingredients: 1 lb. ground beef 1 lb. pork sausage 1 large onion, diced 1 head of … Continue reading →

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Jamie Oliver’s Basic Hummus Recipe

Posted on October 14, 2016 by Angie

I know I’ve said it before, and I’ll likely say it again, I’m always so amazed that recipes with the exact same ingredients can vary so much in taste based on the amounts of said ingredients. What can I say? … Continue reading →

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