Crispy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Yesterday started the official one month countdown until my wedding! We nailed down the rehearsal dinner, and I dropped off my dress, for hopefully, its final alterations. Then we had a beer to celebrate. All that is left are details..the big things are planned! Hallelujah! Planning this wedding has been a complete blast, but wowsers…

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Asian Inspired Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

I got to go ‘fun’ shopping on Monday! You know the kind. When you get to go without kids, you can get Starbucks, you can take your time, browse sloooowly, and buy things that you don’t necessarily need, but are fun to have, and maybe a little overpriced, but you deserve it! Yah..it was the…

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Hoisin-Sesame Glazed Roasted Corn and Black Bean Salsa

My little baby hit 5 months old this past weekend, and I started planning my oldest sons second birthday..where the heck does the time go? I’m getting married in 5 weeks. Life is flying by, even more-so when there is so much going on, and such busy days. This is our last Summer here in…

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Chicken Sausage and Veggies over Pistachio Mint Pesto Pasta

I loooove Summer..like love, love, LOVE it!! Everything about it is so PERFECT! The weather, the clothes, the colors, smells, food, fruits, beers, flip flops, the beach, the sun..I mean, I could go on and on. Its my favorite. Yesterday was the first day that actually felt like Summer in Maine. I got to break…

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookie Parfait

I thought since I took Monday off that I’d come back today with something AMAZING! This is one of the easiest, but BEST desserts we’ve had! I made these for a friends birthday back in April, and I’ve been dyiiiing to share them with you, SO good. I keep getting asked about them, and reminded…

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Bacon and Spinach Stuffed Mushrooms with a Balsamic Glaze

I used to hate mushrooms. Like my whole life, despiiiiised them. If they were even anywhere near my food, I wouldn’t touch the plate. I’m not really sure what it was or why? They have always been one of my moms favorites so they were always around when I was growing up..I don’t know, I…

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Mother’s Day Round Up!

I love Mothers Day! My mom has always done so much for me, and while I’m always grateful and appreciative it’s so nice to have a day that is all about her. This year for Mothers Day, it is going to be all about ME! (Quite the opposite, I know!) My wonderful mother and maid…

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