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perfectly tart lemon bars

May 1, 2013

Josh loves lemon bars.  I mean really, really loves them.  In our (nearly) four years together guess how many times I have made them for him? Zero.  I know, I’m evil. He has even gone to the extreme measures of sneaking … Continue reading →

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mama’s tea and cookies

April 25, 2013

We all want what is best for our children. It’s an innate desire that is instilled in us. For me, that meant being able to nurse both of my children for as long as I could with the end goal … Continue reading →

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adelynn is two

April 24, 2013

Two. Years. Old. These things seem to sneak up on me. A year ago, I remember sitting on my couch, getting the proof of Adelynn’s first birthday party invite and the words, “Adelynn is Turning One” hitting me like a … 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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