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Category Archives: Food For Thought
Move Over Taco Bell – Here Comes Kitchen Meets Girl & The Black Peppercorn!
Once in a while there comes a time where you have to put the carrots and celery down and enjoy some of life’s little culinary mishaps called Junk Food. When I get into this mode, this ‘Foodie’ becomes the ‘Junk … Continue reading
No Bologna About That!
My twin sister, Shepherd, makes fun of me because I eat Bologna sandwiches! I am 43 years old and cannot live without this American Classic - in fact neither can one of the American Presidents!
Buen Provecho Cinco de Mayo!
Okay, I didn’t write yesterday because I was in charge of Silent Auction at The Fairfield Museum’s IMAGES 2012 Fundraiser. We managed to raise almost $10,000 for their after school youth programs teaching impoverished children local history and culture. A … Continue reading
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Tagged Cinco de Mayo Mexican Food, Cinco de Mayo Recipes, Sopapillas
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My Favourite Day Of Sugar Highs! Happy V-Day!
Although my eldest child and I have been hugging the Porcelain God from some random stomach bug for the past 4 days, I managed to drop one child off at school to enjoy Valentine’s Day with her classmates.
BIGGEST ANNOUNCEMENT EVER! The Very First Pink Pom-Pom Project Crafting for Cancer Center
Hello everyone! Guess what? Well, two things: First, I have moved back to the United States – no worries, Brits, we are still connected with our support systems though out London and hope to continue our floating Stitch & Bitches … Continue reading
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Tagged breast cancer blog UK, breast cancer blog US, Crafting for cancer therapy, free crafting, free patterns, Pom Pom Project, The Pink Pom Pom Project
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Great Klondikes, It’s Delicious!
Okay, I was inspired a few weeks ago when my fabulous Sister-In-Law served these fantastic little roasted potato gems called Klondike potatoes at her dinner party. Where have I been? Overseas, that’s where! Never heard of these things and they
PLEASE VOTE FOR US!!!!!! Santa’s Nibbles
Here’s something crazy!!!!! I entered Rebecca’s recipe into The Food Channel’s Cookie of the Year contest – I know it’s a long shot – but PLEASE VOTE FOR HER!!!!! CLICK HERE – TAKES YOU TO THE OFFICIAL FACEBOOK PAGE
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Tagged Brownie Recipe, Easy Christmas Cookies, Santas Nibbles
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Brownie Points For Santa
My gorgeous niece, Rebecca, showed up with these fantastic little treats for the big Christmas Bash we had planned for weeks. They were so fantastic I wanted to show everyone how awesome and easy they were and just in time … Continue reading
Gobble, Gobble Are You In The Turkey Doldrums?
It was Thanksgiving yesterday in the United States, and once again, our family missed it because we are here in London! London is not a bad place to be, just a bit lonely considering it is a national holiday in … Continue reading
WE NEED MORE KNITTERS!
HELP!!!!!!!!!!! WE NEED YOU! Because October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month we are hoping to double our amount of free hats and comfort accessories to breast cancer patients all across London! We are looking for knitters! We need hats, scarves, … Continue reading
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Tagged chemo hats, FREE Crochet Patterns, FREE Hat patterns knitting, FREE knitting patterns, FREE knitting scarves, perfect chemotherapy hat
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