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Garden Wedding Cake

By Kristin on June 1, 2009 10 Comments

The wedding was beautiful! We all arrived at Sherwood Gardens. The azaleas were in full bloom. Brielle was gorgeous and her bridesmaids looked fresh and dressed perfectly for a garden wedding. Marc couldn't stop smiling and Pastor Mike (father of the bride) tried to hold back tears. Ryan played a little Iron and Wine in the background and set the stage for a simple yet beautiful wedding. The ceremony was over and we wandered over to the cake. My gift to Brielle was a homemade wedding cake. It was the one thing … [Read more...]

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Hot Banana Boat Dessert

By Chris Ann on May 25, 2009 9 Comments

What's in your fire? Hopefully, hot melted Banana Boats! You can see ours above, wrapped in tinfoil, baking in the warmth of the coals. Here is a treat you can make today. This is what you need: Bananas, chocolate chips, marshmallows, and a professional hand model. (We chose one from across the street, but you'll have to get what where you can.) Only a professional hand model can remove hot bananas from hot burning coals. If you don't have one. Don't make this dessert. And, stop reading this post now, … [Read more...]

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Tuna Noodle Casserole Revolution!

By Chris Ann on March 19, 2009 2 Comments

When I read the Amateur Gourmet's post on Tuna Noodle Casserole, which included a challenge to reinvent it, I thought "ick" why bother! It had been years since I had made it. I remember it being annoyingly crunchy on the side, or too sour, or too dry, or too mushy, or too tuna-y. It is not something the peaks excitement around my house as an answer to "what's for dinner?" either. A few days later I went to one of my favorite restaurants, Lucia's. Picking up something from the takeout side of Lucia's restaurant is … [Read more...]

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Luck O’ the Irish and Green Milk!!

By Kristin on March 16, 2009 5 Comments

Every year, on March 17th, my mom would get the corn beef and potatoes boiling, the cabbage steaming and the Irish soda bread baking. She would add a bit of green food coloring to the kids milk. Not knowing a good Irish dessert, she faithfully made creme de menthe brownies. As simple as the meal was, we always looked forward to it! I wanted to share my favorite part of the meal with you guys today! Irish Soda Bread! For those of you who shy away from ever making bread, this is considered a quick bread. This bread … [Read more...]

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Dinner in B’More!

By Kristin on February 11, 2009 1 Comment

We left New York filled with great memories and a few trinkets. But, more importantly, we left with Todd and Chris Ann! They were staying with us for three days, because Todd had to attend one of the inaugural balls. Monday night we had dinner planned at Chez Potler's House! We invited our friends from Holland, Irene and Albert. With the sea beans as the dinner inspiration, the six of us shared a wonderful meal! The menu: Macadamia encrusted rockfish with lime, cardamom beurre blanc and sea beans Turnip potato … [Read more...]

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Oops, I did it Again!

By Chris Ann on January 5, 2009 5 Comments

I have been credited for chucking meat on purpose. Over the years, in fact, I have chucked several semi-loads of bad meat. I know, I know....people are starving in....this is bad shopping, bad planning, bad karma! I have been in my house for three solid days with these roasts and hamburger patties, and still they did not managed to get cooked or served. This is my meat chucking confessional. I don't take it lightly. The meat got chucked again: here & here. If I was a better planner/cook/ok, even … [Read more...]

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Holiday Sangria for Peace of “Mine”

By Chris Ann on December 28, 2008 2 Comments

My sister-n-law, Kim, made a fantastic and festive punch this Christmas that we all enjoyed with appetizers before each feast. She reminded me of a time I had forgotten, a slice of "peace" sandwiched between, shopping, wrapping, and holiday meals come and gone. A couple of years ago, Kim and I had managed to escape the craziness of the holiday madness going on in my home-- think six kids cooped in, tired and wired on sugar and excitement. We had asked our husbands to take over the mayhem while we escaped for some peace … [Read more...]

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Roasted Gems

By Kristin on December 9, 2008 3 Comments

Just had to add a quick blip...roasted gems...I personally think should be added to every Thanksgiving Menu! Cut golden beets, red beets, parsnips, turnips, carrots in large chunks. Toss together with a little olive oil, salt and pepper and roast on 375 F, covered with foil until soft. Can take up to one hour or longer depending on the size of the cut. Let them cool a bit, then toss and watch the gems glisten!! … [Read more...]

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Hafta Have Yifta, Don’t-ya-know!

By Chris Ann on November 30, 2008 5 Comments

Thanksgiving dinner in our family would not be complete, don't ya know, without a festive layered bowl of red and white Yifta. The entire dinner conversation at my first Thanksgiving with my husband's family was abowt Yifta. The mystery of Yifta, I was told, begins with the mysterious transformation of three simple ingredients to heavenly cakey delight, overnight, covered in the fridge. What are the three top secret ingredients in Yifta? Have you ever tried Yifta? Who makes the Yifta? Where did the Yifta come from? … [Read more...]

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Minnesota Mama Pumpkin Muffin Recipe

By Chris Ann on October 21, 2008 Leave a Comment

I admit, some days I pull out frozen pizzas for dinner. And, once I even sent my children and Kristin's son into a gas station for breakfast. But, today was a different day. I went to bed with visions of anise pumpkin muffins in my head, and woke up inspired. I have this ongoing fantasy that my children come home to baked bread or chocolate cookie smells--but usually not. However, this morning was cold, sunny and cold, the kind of fall day in Minnesota that tricks you into thinking you can wear just one layer and … [Read more...]

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