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Dusseldorf: More Than Beer and Pretzels

posted August 13, 2010 in Dinners & Dreams

It is true that its altstadt is considered the longest bar in the world and its beers are some of the finest.It is true that people were drinking ginormous mugs of beer glistening like gold in the early morning sun for breakfast.But it is more, much (read full article)

You Know You’re Getting Old When…

posted August 06, 2010 in Iowa Girl Eats

Mornin’! My temperature gauge…I guess what you would call a thermometer…is reading 65 right now! My morning Mom walk was dreamily reminiscent of a cool, crisp Fall morning and I was actually cold in my Barney Butter t-shirt (love t (read full article)

Amish Soft Pretzels

posted August 03, 2010 in Sugar Pies

I recently picked up a copy of The Amish Cook's Baking Book. I thought it might be interesting since they do a lot of traditional baking and cooking which interests me. Of course, in Abbeville, SC near where my sister lives there is a wonderful Menno (read full article)

A Funny Little Cheese Course - Recipe

posted August 02, 2010 in Herbivoracious

  This was just pure play. I wanted to see if I could do a cheese course that would look like cheesecake, but not be particularly sweet. I landed on a Laura Chenel chevre with a little salty crust and strawberry granita. A cheese course, like (read full article)

Rolo Cookies

posted August 02, 2010 in Two Peas and Their Pod

We don’t buy candy very often, but when we do it is usually not to snack on, it is to bake with. Last week I bought Rolo candies to make Rolo Pretzels with Pretzel M&M’s. I didn’t use all of the Rolos so I used the leftover cand (read full article)

Duckie's Healthy Saturday - 6 "Healthy" Foods That Are Fat Traps in Disguise

posted July 31, 2010 in Duckie\'s Food Blog

Some foods that seem diet-friendly—like turkey burgers, granola, yogurt, and more—are shockingly high in calories and fat. Here's how to skirt six common fat traps. Flavored Yogurt  Brace yourself for culture shock. Plain yogurt naturally (read full article)

My “Just For Me” Food Stash

posted July 30, 2010 in Iowa Girl Eats

I started the week off with a bang, and I’m ending it on one too! The weather was fantastically Fall-like last night, so I threw open all the windows and doors, and slept to the sounds of the cicadas. If you follow me on Facebook or Twitter, (read full article)

Party Trend: Dessert Bar & Candy Buffet- Budget Friendly Ideas

posted July 30, 2010 in The Busy Budgeting Mama

Most of you have probably heard of the amazing Amy Atlas.  Her dessert tables are famous for being absolutely stunning! Here's just a few favorites.... Now i'm guessing her budget is a weee bit more than mine or yours... but she is pe (read full article)

Pretzel Bites

posted July 29, 2010 in lisa is cooking

When I read a cookbook, I always take mental notes of the things I really, really want to make. Admittedly, I have a messy, confused pile of notes in my head at this point, but I eventually remember them when an occasion for each arrives. Sometimes i (read full article)

Rolo Pretzels with Pretzel M&M’s

posted July 28, 2010 in Two Peas and Their Pod

Is there a twelve step program for Pretzel M&M addiction? If so, sign me up. I can’t get enough of these fun, colorful candies. I sent the Pretzel M&M cookies with Josh on his hiking trip. I was left with an empty, treat-less house. Sad (read full article)

Pretzel M&M Cookies

posted July 26, 2010 in Two Peas and Their Pod

Have you tried Pretzel M&M’s? We splurged and bought a bag this weekend. They are the latest addition to the M&M family and they are scrumptious. The M&M’s have a colorful candy shell, like all M&M’s, but inside the (read full article)

I’ve Run Out of Excuses!

posted July 24, 2010 in Iowa Girl Eats

Good afternoon! Weekend treatin’ you well so far? I spent a couple hours hunkered down at ‘Bucks this morning with a Skinny No-foam Vanilla Latte, a Pink Lady Apple and my laptop! Both my personal and blog email accounts needed some s (read full article)

August BOM: The Healthy College Cookbook

posted July 20, 2010 in The Chile Underground

Ah, college eats. Pizza. Beer. (For some, at least.) Sub sandwiches. Pop-Tarts. Hamburgers and hot dogs, if you’re really living well. Canned chili. Ramen noodles. Microwave burritos. (In fact, anything that comes in an easy-off wrapper and fi (read full article)

Beer Dip

posted July 18, 2010 in Cheese Curd in Paradise

First, please excuse my hand taking up half the picture! I was having a little trouble getting a good photo. This is one of my favorite cold dips, and one of the easiest too! This is a great recipe for a summer BBQ or just for a great snack. Enjoy! I (read full article)

New Food Trends Spotted at 2010 Summer Fancy Food Show

posted July 13, 2010 in Nutrition Unplugged

What’s the latest thing in food?  One of the best ways to find out what’s hot is to browse the aisles of the Fancy Food Show.  Organized by the National Association of the Specialty Food Trade, it’s the largest marketplace for sp (read full article)

Pretzels and Beer Sound Great, But Caramel, Too?

posted July 07, 2010 in Kitchen Mysteries with the Food Geek

Posted by LisaWaddle When salty and sweet combine with a bit of booze, you have a definite winner. (read full article)

Guest Spending

posted July 01, 2010 in Yum in Tum

Well, it seemed to me that cooking toward the end of the time I'd be here wouldn't be very sound. Mainly because it meant I'd be saddling the friend who's caring for my house and "kids" with some leftovers she may or may not want. Didn't seem fair. S (read full article)

No Bake Banana Cream Pie

posted June 24, 2010 in Goddess of Cooking

I am a firm believer of not turning my oven on during the summer unless it happens to be unseasonable cool for the day. If we had air conditioning it "might" be another story, but I still doubt I'd turn it on! So in order to still make delicious food (read full article)

The Price of Chicken

posted June 14, 2010 in Deliciously Organic

Several times a year, a friend asks me to come over, look through her kitchen, point out the unwholesome foods, and advise her on practical steps she can take to build a whole foods pantry and refrigerator.  I always get excited (read full article)

Alert, Alert, Alert!

posted June 02, 2010 in Iowa Girl Eats

Alert, alert, alert! It’s official – Trader Joe’s is coming to my town!!!!!! I am SO pumped for never-ending supplies of almond butter, peanut butter filled pretzels and so.much.more! Opening day is TBD, but it supposed to happen so (read full article)

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