bacon

better mashed potatoes

November 21, 2011

Is there anyone else out there who can not believe that Thanksgiving is in mere days? I still sort of can’t believe it. I’ve managed to move past my shock and this week I’ve got a few Thanksgiving recipes for you all – they are traditional sides with little twists. I hope I don’t upset [...]

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tijuana dogs

June 1, 2011

Every spring I get these bizarre cravings for hot dogs. I’m not sure if it is the constant grilling fumes, wafting into our apartment or the constant Brewers that grace our computers during the summer. (I swear the Brewers play 7 games a week.) Baseball = hot dogs, right? I say bizarre because hot dogs just really [...]

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daily eats: 5.28.11

May 31, 2011

I have to admit, I kind of love doing the daily eats posts from time to time – I hope you do too! Weekends are often quite different in terms of eating for me…no 6am yoga (thankfully!), breakfasts at home, hopefully made by the Taster and perhaps one my favorite things? Coffee out of a [...]

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bacon & onion tart

February 24, 2011

I’ve always loved a good tart. (Thankfully my photography/blogging skills have improved a bit from the last one too!) Using puff pastry makes things so easy – in addition to tasty – and when it’s topped with caramelized onions and bacon? Well, I’d say it’s about perfection. You’ve got a buttery, flaky crust, sweet onions, [...]

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hawaiian breakfast

February 15, 2011

Have some leftover brown rice? I’ve got the breakfast for you. It combines protein, fiber, whole grains and most importantly in my book, has wonderful flavor. I wish I could tell you that I had this breakfast on a sunny trip to Hawaii, complete with a picture of the Taster and I on the beach. [...]

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super bowl food

February 1, 2011

This Sunday marks something very important. The Superbowl. Normally, this really wouldn’t be a big deal. Sure it’s fun to make football food, watch “good commercials” and questionable half-time performances but this year? The Packers are playing. While I’m more of a Brett fan than a Packer fan, that sweet guy I’m going to marry? Now, [...]

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