Category Archives: holidays

watermelon margarita

May 24, 2013

Many years ago when I was single and living by myself it would not be uncommon to see a giant watermelon in my shopping cart.  Sure I could have purchased the pre-cut halves but then I would just go home, … Continue reading →

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mother’s day gift guide + a giveaway! (closed)

April 26, 2013

With Mother’s Day a few weeks away it’s time to start planning the perfect way to pamper the special “mom” in your life.  Here are a few fabulous gift finds to help you get started. Apron by Anthropologie This pretty … Continue reading →

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crunchy black bean tacos

April 19, 2013

I have a friend who finds Mexican fare to be far too simple.  He proclaims “it is merely beans and cheese with random other ingredients held together in a flour or corn vessel.”  While I adore my friend I do … Continue reading →

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jalapeño cilantro margarita

April 19, 2013

Earlier this week Shan showed off her tantalizing tequila lime cookies. Lime, coarse salt and booze – not exactly a “wash down with milk” kind of treat. If you went through all the trouble of making cookies (and there’s a … Continue reading →

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tequila lime cookies for cinco de mayo

April 17, 2013

I have only experienced a tequila shot a few times in my life.  The first time, in a gross frat house- the second at a Mexican restaurant on my birthday, with a ridiculous sombrero on my head and people around … Continue reading →

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