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Chicken Salad Wraps with Strawberries

posted August 04, 2010 in Real Mom Kitchen

I must say I am a big chicken salad fan.I especially love it when it has fruit and nuts in it.  Now most of the time, when I have had chicken salad it has apples, grapes, or craisins in it [...] (read full article)

Chicken Salad Wraps with Strawberries

posted August 04, 2010 in Real Mom Kitchen

I must say I am a big chicken salad fan.I especially love it when it has fruit and nuts in it.  Now most of the time, when I have had chicken salad it has apples, grapes, or craisins in it [...] (read full article)

Awesome Oatmeal Pancakes Time!

posted May 11, 2010 in A Tasty Thought by JG

We must have blinked our eyes, again! Brrrr! It is a bit chilly. The long sleeved shirts are very comfortable. When it is chilly outside, a breakfast of Awesome Oatmeal Pancakes tastes so good! Oats are a staple in my kitchen. Who can resist an Oat (read full article)

Yes! Oaties in the Freezer!

posted April 07, 2010 in A Tasty Thought by JG

The flowering trees in my neighborhood look so pretty! Today the outdoor temperature reads 88°F. No, this is not a day to bake. Somewhere in my freezer there must be one remaining Ziploc Freezer Bag containing cookies.Tucked away in the back on the (read full article)

Super Bowl Chocolate Crunchie Munchies

posted February 04, 2010 in La Fuji Mama

Superbowl Sunday! I know some of you are in it for the football…me, not so much, I’m a college football kind of girl.  Mr. Fuji?  He likes the football.  I personally love the commercials and the excuse to eat lots of yummy munchies. (read full article)

Chicken To "Thai" For

posted January 30, 2010 in Home At Last!

Smoky cumin and plump, sweet craisins are the stand out flavors of this easy chicken stew. Paper-thin slices of cabbage and slivers of carrot add texture while fresh basil and cilantro brighten the dish. Subtle undertones of tamarind, garlic and  (read full article)

Valetine's Day is on a Sunday!

This means you have two opportunities to treat your honey. Sunday Brunch can be very romantic. Sleep late then dally over coffee, creme brulee french toast or a pitcher of Mimosas while playing footsies under the table From 10:30 am- 2:00 pmORSurpri (read full article)

Fruit Tea

posted January 12, 2010 in Think It Bake It

On the 20th day of cooking, my kitchen gave to me...Way too much to do, not enough time to cook, no packing done. Eek! Of course, my break now seems to have flown by. And unlike many college students who are sick of break, I am not quite done with ev (read full article)

Fruit Tea

posted January 12, 2010 in Think It Bake It

On the 20th day of cooking, my kitchen gave to me...Way too much to do, not enough time to cook, no packing done. Eek! Of course, my break now seems to have flown by. And unlike many college students who are sick of break, I am not quite done with ev (read full article)

The Happiness Project Mondays! *GIVEAWAY*

posted January 11, 2010 in Scraps of Life

 The Happiness Project: Or, Why I Spent a Year Trying to Sing in the Morning, Clean My Closets, Fight Right, Read Aristotle, and Generally Have More Fun I made a resolution to participate in The Happiness Project!  Click here *The Happine (read full article)

Pine nut and Cranberry Granola

posted December 24, 2009 in within the kitchen

This is a great recipe that can be changed up to suit your mood - substitute different nuts, spices, or dried fruit depending on what's in your pantry!From granolaIngredients3.5 cups large flake oats1/2 cup slivered almonds1 cup cashews1 cup pin (read full article)

Oatmeal Cranberry Cookies

posted December 19, 2009 in Cooking with Anne

I got this recipe from a dear friend of mine, Hannah who I met over 10 years ago in an AOL chat room. No, it wasn't "Single and Looking", it was "Food Chat" where I met a ton of great people and talked about food (and silliness) all day. I met severa (read full article)

DIAL 101 FOR SCONES ... ORANGE & OAT SCONES

posted December 13, 2009 in Passionate About Baking

"Ooh, with a little luck — December will be magic again." Kate BushThere's something about scones. Quintessential, charming & endlessly enjoyable. A classic holiday platter 'cookie' of sorts that brings cheer to the table. I saw the recipe on (read full article)

Caramelized Cranberry Compote with Rosemary

posted November 24, 2009 in Savory Tv

As we mentioned in this Wild Salmon with a Cranberry Compote post, a compote is simply fresh or dried fruit simmered with sugar to a syrupy consistency. In this simple video restaurant recipe, the chef prepares a Caramelized Cranberry Compote using (read full article)

Habit Forming Cinnamon-Sugared Nuts!

posted November 06, 2009 in within the kitchen

Christmas often brought with it these delightful sugared nuts. This recipe started with my Grandmother. It's easy and also makes a great Hostess gift during the Holidays...just be sure to make an extra batch for yourself.From CollagesIngredients2 cup (read full article)

Add Plumped Craisins & Raisins!

posted October 26, 2009 in A Tasty Thought by JG

Autumn in New England! What a great season! Apples and apple cider taste so good. The crisp mornings are preparing us for the chillier weather that is in our future! Usually when the mornings are a bit cool in October I think of creamy Oatmeal for b (read full article)

Peachy Craisin Crisp

posted September 09, 2009 in A Tasty Thought by JG

The local peaches are so juicy and so delicious! I am fortunate that a veggie/fruit stand in my area sells this delicious fruit and it can be purchased in large quantities. The Peach trees are located not far away. Now, my fruit bins in the fridge ar (read full article)

Broccoli Bacon Salad

posted September 07, 2009 in Boise Foodie Guild

OK, so it's late summer headed for fall and the cabbage family of vegetables is in. That includes broccoli. A great vegetable, but one that I must have at the very least, lightly blanched. So here is a good little recipe from WEcooks, an area of Wild (read full article)

INSPIRED BY MONSIEUR MCFRUGAL LEBOVITZ, I MADE SCONES!

posted August 03, 2009 in Passionate About Baking

"So often something like a cinnamon roll or a sticky bun is overpowering and very sweet. The subtle flavors of the scone tend to be something that our customers are really looking for."Jamie Golladay I'm awfully sorry Mr Lebovitz, but the name Monsie (read full article)

Ah, Add A Little Lemon Peel!

posted July 10, 2009 in A Tasty Thought by JG

The sun was shining brightly in our backyard. Looking out my kitchen window I could see a bright red Cardinal perched on a branch. The temperature was in the mid 70’s, so pre-heating my oven added a little warmth to my kitchen. The Craisin Twists ( (read full article)

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