Cold, Fizzy Lime-flavored Nostagia

I bought a pint of sherbet earlier this week and have been snacking on it every night since. “Naturally low fat” and “High in Vitamin C” the container says, but that’s not what I dig most about it. I love that it brings me back to childhood. Half a gallon of Blue Bell Lime Sherbet […]

Three Summer Sides and a Rant

Spinach with Pine Nuts and Raisins Ingredients: 1 lbs fresh spinach 1/4 cup pine nuts 1/4 cup raisins, dried cranberries, or dried currents (or all THREE!) 1/2 tablespoon + 1 tablespoon butter or olive oil Directions: Soak raisins, cranberries, or currents in warm water for 10 minutes while you wash the spinach, then drain. Melt […]

Potato, Leek, and Asparagus Soup

Warm, creamy potato soup is more of a winter dish, but pregnancy cravings know no seasonality… I tossed in my favorite summer veggie, asparagus, which explains why it looks so… umm, green. I told Mr. D and Scout the potato, plus the color was to celebrate our proud Irish heritage. (Mr.D=1/2, Scout=1/4, Me= in name […]

In Need of a Little Lunchtime Inspiration

I’ve been in a food rut lately. Too tired (and winded) from being required to… oh, I don’t know… get out of bed or tie my own shoes, there are days when the least… er, best I can manage for dinner is hot dogs. Blech! Then just as suddenly, I’ll get a burst of happy […]

Peanut Butter Blossoms

I brought my very favorite cookies to share with playgroup this week, explaining that we had a peanut butter surplus at our house. “A peanut butter surplus? Is that even possible?” one of the moms asked. Uh, it could happen… (chomp, chomp, chomp) —————————————————————— Peanut Butter Blossoms Ingredients: 48 HERSHEY’S KISSES Brand Milk Chocolates 1/2 […]

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