From the monthly archives: May 2011

Gourmet Camping

On May 31, 2011 · 2 Comments · In Life

It was tough to get back into the groove of things today.  A three day weekend full of great food, cool brews, and wonderful people has thrown me for a loop on this fine Tuesday.  Memorial Day Weekend has spoiled this little lady. Here are a few highlights of food and various activities throughout the [...]

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Steamed Ginger-Peanut Chicken Dumplings

On May 26, 2011 · Leave a Comment · In Appetizers/Snacks, Make Ahead, Party Ideas, Poultry, Recipes

Dumplings — the college dorm room staple.  Whether you order take-out or keep them frozen in your tiny dorm freezer, they’re easy to reheat and great after long nights of skipping study group and bingeing on beer bongs and cheap shots of cheap tequila. I have had a bit of an obsession with dumplings lately. [...]

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If You’re Gonna…

On May 25, 2011 · 1 Comment · In Life

I moved away from my home state almost three years ago now.  After I graduated college, there wasn’t a lot of work in Wisconsin outside of customer service or industry work.  I had the attitude that I had spent so many hours working towards my degree, not to mention the thousands of dollars spent, I [...]

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Strawberry Crumb Bars

On May 23, 2011 · Leave a Comment · In Desserts, Party Ideas, Recipes

These last few weeks have been a sort of uphill journey with this website.  I feel like I’ve taken on a responsibility maybe I wasn’t quite ready for yet, like when a someone buys their first house. It’s a learning process, right? I feel fairly accomplished but I know there is still a lot work [...]

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