Author Archives: Angie

Chocolate Espresso Scones

Just looking at this picture makes my mouth begin to water and I’m tempted to pour myself a tall glass of cold milk to go with this scone even though they are long gone. A few weeks ago, a good … Continue reading →

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Chicken & Chorizo Stuffed Poblano Peppers

No commentary necessary. Just good food. Ingredients: 6 Poblano peppers 1/2 lb. cubed chicken 1/2 lb. chorizo 2 tbsps. oil 1 15oz. can black beans, drained and rinsed 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese (reserve 1/2 cup for the top) 1 tsp. ground cumin … Continue reading →

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Loaded Cauliflower Mash

I don’t have anything against potatoes. I really don’t. I like them and eat them regularly whether that be baked, roasted, mashed, fried, or sliced and diced. However, say you’re watching your carb intake or trying different vegetables or you’re out … Continue reading →

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Lemon Curd Mousse Cake

Admittedly, this is not a good picture for a variety of reasons: the partial lighting, the shadow, the disheveled surface of the lemon curd on top (I’ll explain later), the scratches on the plate etc., etc., but you know what? Like … Continue reading →

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French Onion Chicken

One of my all time favorite soups is French Onion Soup. For me, it’s the perfect soup with the broth, the onions, and of course, the bread and cheese. So good! It’s not for everyone, this I know and anticipated as much when … Continue reading →

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Books of 2015

A few weeks ago, I posted about the book a week challenge I completed in 2014. As an avid reader, I’m never very far from a book, or two, or five – sometimes reading more than one at a time. In … Continue reading →

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Nutella Mug Cake

Disclaimer: I’ve never been a fan of mug cakes or mug cookies. I’ve tried my fair share of the ones who claim “Best Ever” or “So Good” and while I’m always eager and hopeful ahead of time, I’m always left feeling a … Continue reading →

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52 Book Challenge of 2014

Books I read in 2014: We Are Water, Wally Lamb The Theory of Opposites, Allison Winn Scotch Miss Peregrine’s Home For Peculiar Children, Ransom Riggs All The Lonely People, Jess Riley How To Talk To A Widower, Jonathan Tropper I … Continue reading →

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My Love of Books

On New Year’s Eve of 2014, I set out to read 52 books in the year. I’m proud to report I was successful in achieving my goal and it very well may have been my first time ever (and last) accomplishing … Continue reading →

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Cucumber, Tomato, & Avocado Salad

I regularly tell my daughters how their taste buds will change as they get older. They usually give me a skeptical look that reads, “Ah, there goes that mom of ours thinking she knows things and stuff.” Yep, that’s me. … Continue reading →

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