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When it comes to potluck dishes, it’s tough to find something that’s easy but still hearty. If you want to bring something more substantial, that usually means a casserole. While that’s not necessarily difficult, it can be annoying to transport if you’re not going home after work and will need to be heated up when…
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“Sweet & Sour” is my version of that dinner table game where every guest says what the best and worst parts of the day were. As we head into the weekend, I think it’s important to get the bad stuff off your chest and remember the positives as a silver lining and energizing factor. When the…
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Every once in a while I give a gift and can see that the recipient is truly thrilled to have gotten it. It’s one of the best feelings ever – like, “I won!” It’s not always easy to buy the perfect present so I’ve assembled some themed gift guides to help you out. This first installment of “Gifting: Decoded” is…
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I am not nearly as relaxed today as I was last Thursday on Thanksgiving. Since there’s no way to top my favorite holiday of the year, I’m just going to spend today thinking about how wonderful last weekend was. My parents keep my house at Arctic temperatures because, as my Daddy explains, “I’m always hot…
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This roasted red pepper and goat cheese pasta has all the creaminess of alfredo with the extra tang of goat cheese. And then there’s the garlic and basil flavors typically found in pesto. Just for good measure (and a gorgeous color) there’s roasted red pepper in there, too. That’s about three different sauces, but it…
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Ever feel like you need to get something off your chest? Sometimes I’ve just gotta talk it out. That’s why I’ve decided to do a monthly feature called “Thoughts On…” At the beginning of the month, I’ll provide a prompt to stimulate discussion. The point is to get us to put our thoughts out there…
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I don’t want to be too picky when it comes to charity. After all, the important thing is that people give to those in need when they can. There shouldn’t be any parameters on generosity. That said, as I enter a more mature decade, I wanted to approach charity in a mature manner. I don’t…
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I never thought of it this way, but people are obsessed with being obsessed. Instead of focusing on the latest craze itself, this article examines society’s craving for things to be crazed about. We may be enamored by “It Girls” like Marilyn Monroe, but historically the title comes at a price. If you’re participating in…
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Just as in the past (here, here, here, here, and here), my job at Thanksgiving is to prepare the appetizers. This year – more than in the past – ease was a top priority. We had to work around the schedule of a brand new baby and you can’t really ask to change naptime because…
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Just like everyone else, this is the time of year when I find myself taking stock of what I am thankful for. Ya know what? There is a TON of great stuff in my life. Cabs and subways are amazing. I love that I never worry about drinking and driving. My family is in a…
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Peaches to Apples 