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Not Afraid of Life: My Journey So Far by Bristol Palin I picked this up our of sheer curiosity.  I had heard it discussed on various mor...

  image from www.landofnod.com   The Clean Plate Club Cookbook Just days after returning home from the hospital with our new baby, I rec...

XXL M&M Chocolate Chip Cookies Makes 2 dozen. How fun are these?  Thick, chewy, and delicious too.  I don't have a muffin top p...

Beer-Braised Turkey Tacos Makes 12 tacos. Not your average tacos!  These have a distinct flavor, perfect for the refined palate.  Not f...

Taco Dip Serves 4-6. I can't believe I've never posted this on my blog before, given how frequently it's made in my house a...

Tequila-Thyme Lemonade Makes 1 drink. It's tequila thyme!  Here's a fancy cocktail that looks beautiful and will perfectly comp...

Mexican Fiesta The days may be getting shorter and the temperatures cooler, but summer is not over yet!  Invite some friends over and take...

The Quilt: Completed!  (almost) In 2007 (2007!!!), I had the grand idea of making a quilt.  The idea got grander when I decided that I wa...

I'll Walk Alone by Mary Higgins Clark Super quick read!  Don't you love books that have ultra-short chapters??  This is one of t...

Mrs. Field's Chocolate Chip Cookies Makes 3 to 3-1/2 dozen. This is a delicious chocolate chip cookie recipe.  YUM.  YUM.  TRIPLE Y...

Nestle Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars Serves about 24. There's no replacement for classic chocolate chip cookies, but the chocolate chi...

The Big Love by Sarah Dunn This was a quick, easy, brainless read.  Along the lines of Sex and the City, it traces Alison's love tri...

Mookies Makes about 3 dozen "regular-size" cookies or 16 giant cookies. A twist on the traditional oatmeal raisin cookie and ...

1. Homemade Granola Bars - Freezer-Style Make this granola bar recipe .  Cut into bars.  Wrap each bar in plastic wrap and place in free...

Prayers and Lies by Sherri Wood Emmons One of the better books I've read.  You're drawn into the lives of Bethany and Reana Mae ...

We've had some recent changes in our household -- we welcomed a baby into the world! Macey Miriam Szlag was born on Wednesday, July 2...

A Favorite: Meatloaf Serves 4-6. I blogged about this two years ago .  I've gotten a lot of great feedback on the recipe and it rema...

Baby and Other Stories by Paula Bomer I picked this book up, sans research, after enjoying the short stories in  I Was Told There'd ...

Spinach and Strawberry Salad Serves 8-10. (Before you go and click to another page, take a minute to visit this rendition of the recipe...

Garlic Mashed Potatoes Serves 2, with leftovers. Garlic mashed potatoes are a classic side dish.  And these are scrumptious! Source: P...

I Was Told There'd Be Cake by Sloane Crosley What a fun little book.  I don't get into short story books often, but I really enj...

Pasta with Sun-Dried Tomatoes Serves 2. A delicious pasta dish that would be great for when entertaining a vegetarian-friendly crowd.  ...

Raspberry Coconut Bars Makes about 16. Fruity and sweet, and I love just about anything with coconut.  Slightly adapted from: Quick Co...

Looking for Easy Weeknight Meals, Part 1?  Click here . 1. Morningstar Grillers Original I eat A LOT of these.  They are quick and easy...

Prosciutto and Cheddar Sandwiches Makes 8 sandwiches. Don't these sandwiches make you want to pack up a picnic and head to the park...