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Southern Living's Cream Cheese Lasagna

posted August 17, 2010 in The Meat and Potatoes Foodie

Paula Deen can keep her butter queen title - I'll be the queen of cream cheese. And this is the recipe that made it so. After all we have a long history together. Years ago I went to summer horse riding camp with my childhood bff and some other frien (read full article)

When Did I Get This Old?!

posted August 15, 2010 in Iowa Girl Eats

Good morning, good morning! It couldn’t possibly be any more perfect outside than it is right now. Sunny, cool & breezy. These are the days that make me want to be a camp counselor for a living, or something, so I can be outside all day! I (read full article)

Orange Pecan Waffles

posted August 13, 2010 in Salad in a Jar

  It’s nice to have good friends to vacation with occasionally. But if you’re married, finding “couple” friends is challenging considering all the relationships that have to go well. Throw in children of different ages and th (read full article)

I Vow To... Know that I'm Already Beautiful..

posted August 13, 2010 in Curvy Ladies

I've been watching this new television series called Huge (I know, the name of the show sounds so... blah). Basically, it's about a group of overweight teenagers at a summer weight loss camp dealing with relationship and self (read full article)

Cupcakes for the Anti-Cupcake Camp

posted August 10, 2010 in Books That Cook

Posted by ebarbour These blog posts feature cupcake-esque foods that I actually want to eat! (read full article)

CALNATURALE Premium Organic Wines

posted August 06, 2010 in The Blog Wine Cellar

I'm always excited to taste the newest wave of organic wines that are increasingly being put out in the market. These wines are unique in that they are the first and only C.C.O.F and Q.A.I. certified organic wines from California that have ever been (read full article)

Chicken Galliano

posted August 03, 2010 in Mangos Chili and Z

I found this obscure little article and recipe while leisurely reading the latest issue of Saveur in a camp chair overlooking Turquoise Lake during our last camping trip. I fear I may have skipped right over this gem if I had been rushing through (read full article)

Cupcake Chaos!

posted August 02, 2010 in Foodie In Disguise

Now the title of this entry is Cupcake Chaos. I say that with love and with some frustration. Today’s event is about getting to taste some great cupcakes, but it was also a fundraiser to bring awareness to human trafficking. Based on the amoun (read full article)

Cupcakes for a Cause: Cupcake Camp OC

posted August 01, 2010 in Foodie In Disguise

Do you have a sweet tooth? Are you looking for something sweet? Do you want to support a good cause and raise money to bring awareness to the fight against human trafficking? Come to the Cupcake Camp OC, tomorrow, August 1 at 3:00pm at the Atrium Hot (read full article)

Rocky Mountain National Park, More Camp Grub

posted July 24, 2010 in Mangos Chili and Z

Our last camping trip took us to Moraine Park in majestic Rocky Mountain National Park.  Located about 2 1/2 hours northwest of Denver, we’re truly lucky to have such a beautiful and sought after vacation spot so close to home.  To get to R (read full article)

Friday 7 Quick Takes (vol 13)

posted July 23, 2010 in Curious Notions

1. Two of my dear high school friends, Alex & Hillary are coming for the weekend. We’re going to camp out on my living room floor. On our agenda for sure: booty shaking. All else will be decided on whim. :) Cannotwait. Here’s a (read full article)

Summer Camp Survival Guide

posted July 22, 2010 in Scraps of Life

Tis the season to go camping! Some kids head off on their own, like my daughter did a few weeks ago, whereas others go camping as a family!  Whatever your plans for the late Summer and as Fall approaches you will want The Summer Camp Survival Guide (read full article)

A Sweet Farewell to Blue Bunny + Free Ice Cream Giveaway!

posted July 21, 2010 in Iowa Girl Eats

My prayers have been answered – a morning without rain!   It was cool and there was a very “summer camp” vibe in the air as my Mom and I walked around our standard path in the wee hours of the morning. We hadn’t been out si (read full article)

Land Update and Angels on Horseback

posted July 19, 2010 in The Good Cook

We took a trip up to our land yesterday to measure and stake the footprint of our barn/workshop that is going up this week and next.This is what happens when you leave a meadow to Mother Nature:We waded through maidenhair fern and larkspur and wildfl (read full article)

Celiac Kids Camp! Last call for safe summer fun

posted July 18, 2010 in Gluten Free Betsy!

It's still the middle of summer, but already the store shelves are filled with "back to school" supplies. Before school gets in session, why not treat the kiddies to one last hurrah and send them to celiac summer camp?The Michigan Capital Celiac/DH (read full article)

Rudy's - A Cook's Paradise

posted July 12, 2010 in River-Rose!

Lovely teapots! Cookware good enough to be handed down through generations. French Presses and many beautiful items that make lovely gifts! All found at Rudy's - A Cook's Paradise. Located in the oldest commercial building on Main Avenue in Twin (read full article)

Family Vacations and Warm Duck Salad with Gingered Currant Sauce

posted July 12, 2010 in The Good Cook

Many of you may recall that my youngest is away at summer camp in a counselor in training program (CIT) for four weeks this summer. This is the same camp he has attended for the past five years only this year, instead of being just a camper, he is le (read full article)

Of Captivity, Boot Camp & Broken Backs

posted July 10, 2010 in Free Your Giggle

Somewhere along the way in this blog I'm sure that I've mentioned that I am a mama's boy. If you haven't read the actual statement from me before this, I am sure you've managed to figure it out relative to how many times I've posted about Tricia. I c (read full article)

Rhum Review: Ron Matusalem 15 años

posted July 09, 2010 in SibaritiaBlog

Sus orígenes se remontan a 1872 y a un escenario como Santiago de Cuba. Los protagonistas fueron dos hermanos Españoles, Benjamin y Eduardo Camp viajaron desde España para establecer una destilería en Cuba. En 1872 los hermanos, junto con su s (read full article)

Blueberry and Cornmeal Scones

posted July 06, 2010 in Deliciously Organic

  Our travels continue!  Last week was a blast. Pete and I finished up our time without the kids at Big Cedar Lodge in Missouri. The beautiful lodge rooms provided scenic views of the wooded grounds and Table R (read full article)

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