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roasted grapes with brie

December 12, 2011

I’ve had a bit of a sweet tooth lately. I’m not too happy with it, so I thought that some dark chocolate and a mix of fresh and dried fruits would be the perfect solution. So I picked up some grapes, dried mango and the most amazing dark chocolate + caramel + black sea salt [...]

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daily eats: 11.30.11 {blog style}

December 1, 2011

Hi Friends! Today’s daily eats post is all things blog-world related! From breakfast and lunch to an event at night, this is blog living at its best!    Breakfast: Lindsay’s (Pinch of Yum) Powered Up Pumpkin Oatmeal. Um, yes this was definitely a yum. I was missing a few ingredients (who doesn’t have brown sugar?!) [...]

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thanksgiving leftovers

November 23, 2011

What is your favorite way to eat thanksgiving leftovers? I’ve already admitted that turkey and mashed potatoes aren’t my favorite foods, but I’ve got memories of waking up in Milwaukee on Friday morning, making turkey sandwiches with iceberg and mayo on little potato buns before heading out for some Christmas shopping. I loved those little [...]

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creamed kale

November 22, 2011

As I made my way through the (we will not name the number) bowl of creamed kale, I came to a very important realization. Creamed kale tastes like it is really, really bad for you. It tastes like it is full of cream and cheese. Two things I adore, but when I’m eating kale, I [...]

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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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rainbow chopped salad

November 14, 2011

In the short three weeks that Crooked Pint Ale House was open and we were still in Minneapolis, I managed to order the Rainbow Chopped Salad three times. It was clearly super tasty and good enough to resist ordering their delicious burgers! That should say a lot for a salad. And for me. So I [...]

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