Fall, Fall, Fall

I have yet to get in the kitchen and make any fall meal; savory or sweet. I am more than embarrassed I am ashamed. I have been so busy contributing for Denver Eater, working, and  moving (yes I am moving but not from Denver, just to a different part of Denver) that I let time…

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The End of An Era: Lowcountry Bites

I wrote my final column for The Island Eye news last week. Since I have been working with Denver Eater I decided it was time to close that chapter and move forward with this new one. It has been one year and a few weeks that I have been writing for the local newspaper and…

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Going to the Chapel…

The day is finally almost here; my sister’s wedding! We are off bright and early tomorrow. I’ll bring back beautiful pictures of Sonoma, wine and the cake! This is what my packing looked like tonight…   Follow me on Twitter @Pilots_Daughter

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More French

This past weekend was my sister’s birthday, which brought the birthday count to four for the month of February alone.  February is not about Valentine’s day its about birthday’s, or at least those are the cards that Hallmark is making a profit off of from me.  One perk of all the birthdays is it give…

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Joyeux Anniversaire

I have officially turned 24. The scary 24.  The 24 that is oh so much older than 23.  I’ve been dreading it but its just waltzed into my life.  And surprise, surprise, its nots that bad.  One bonus, I finally got the Mastering the Art of French Cooking, Julia Child cookbook. Another bonus my almond…

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The Ginger Whoopie

Sorry to have taken so long to post, but its been a really busy week.  My dad called me Saturday as I was driving to work to inform me and my and sister that he would be stopping in for a visit on Sunday aka tomorrow.  I was obviously excited but that also meant everything…

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And We’re Back

This was my first trip in, I don’t-know-how-long, that I didn’t bring my computer.  For almost a solid four days I was computer free.  I must say it was pretty amazing.  I also bought a ticket, so no standby traveling for me this time, which was also pretty amazing. This Thanksgiving we went to New…

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Pumpkin Pumpkin Everywhere!

I am one of those true believers in pumpkin this time of year.  I literally think adding pumpkin to any recipe makes it better.  I’ve entered pumpkin adding season and made my first pumpkin dessert last weekend.  Pumpkin bread pudding topped with vanilla creme anglaise—an incredible recipe for autumn.  Each bite is moist and soft,…

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Birthday Cake

Even though I am eagerly awaiting  the cool brisk days of fall, I am trying to soak up the last sunny summer days of the year.  My little sister’s birthday falls on one of those last summer days and she requested her favorite cake for her birthday— a Dairy Queen cake, which is perfect for…

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