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Monthly Archives: May 2011
Returning to Reality
is so hard when you leave this behind. Yes, that’s a donut s’more. Recap to come. Deez, Mags and I will share our pics and our ridiculous stories soon! Right now we’re very busy applying aloe and wishing we had … Continue reading
Crafting: Making a Burlap Banner
After lusting after Barefoot Daydreams and Young House Love’s banners, I have been itching to put my own crafting skills to work this spring. However, I didn’t know where I would hang said banner. If you know my cats (especially … Continue reading
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How to be a grown up: Make cocktails into shot blocks
For those of you who know my husband, RP, you know that he appreciates a good cocktail. He actually appreciates all cocktails. They don’t have to be good. RP had a stroke of genius for this year’s Gold Cup. He … Continue reading
Bourbon, Pecans and Chocolate
If a recipe contains all three of these ingredients, it’s a winner. Especially if it is in pie form. This recipe is a variation of a traditional Derby pie. The only official Derby Pies come from Kern’s Kitchen, but this … Continue reading
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Hounds at the Park
Before I get to the excitement of bring Manny to Nationals Park, let me brag for a second. I got to see Adele on Thursday night! I’ve been a fan from the second I heard her first album. As a … Continue reading
Recap: The Virginia Gold Cup is Decadent and Depraved
To borrow from Hunter S. Thompson’s essay, the Virginia Gold Cup is decadent and depraved. Save a few details and the location, I am sure Mr. Thompson and I have similar horse race stories… or maybe not, because let’s face … Continue reading
Bebop-A-Reebop Rhubarb Custard Bars
One little thing can revive a guy/ and that is a homemade rhubarb pie/ Serve it up nice and hot/ maybe things aren’t as bad as you thought. Rhubarb has been a delicious part of summers for as long as I … Continue reading
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Falling in love… with West Michigan
It may have a little something to do with these two. RP and I spent a long weekend in Grand Rapids with two of our favorite people, Michelle and OD. Before they moved to G.R., they lived a mere block … Continue reading
The Ritual of Gin and Tonic
Of the many fond memories I have of my grandfather, Babo, my favorite is the image of him standing at his kitchen counter carefully slicing limes, measuring out a jigger of gin into however many tumblers stood on the counter … Continue reading
