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2012 Summer Bucket List Recap

By Ali | Published: October 11, 2012

My mother-in-law wrote a comment on my 2012 Summer Bucket List post the other day to see how I did, which made me realize that I never posted an update.  I didn’t do as well as I had hoped, especially since I dropped off the face of the earth for most of August.  More motivation [...]

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Lamb with Indian Spices

By Ali | Published: October 3, 2012

When the weather is nice, we love to grill.  A frenched rack of lamb is a great stand by to keep in the freezer for nights when you’re in the mood to grill.  They are ready quickly and only require a simple rub to add some flavor.  Try this variation! you will need: ¼ cup [...]

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Piquillo Pesto

By Ali | Published: August 4, 2012

One of the highlights of summer is making a big batch of yummy pesto from all the fresh basil in the garden.  It’s actually on my to do list for next week.  This pesto, however, is a bit different.  In this case different = a great thing. This stuff is so good I could eat [...]

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Cinnamon Peach Ice Cream

By Ali | Published: July 31, 2012

I thought it would be fun to end National Ice Cream Month with a post about delicious cinnamon peach ice cream! One of the items on my summer bucket list is to make 10 different flavors of ice cream this summer.  I’m on number 4, so I have many more to go, but I’m feeling [...]

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Latin Coleslaw with Grilled Avocados

By Ali | Published: July 30, 2012

This coleslaw is amazingly good.  It’s a nice spin on classic slaw without being too “out of the box” if that makes sense.  The creamy avocado is a wonderful addition and the latin spices give it a nice kick.  It went perfectly with the ribs we grilled.  Also, the leftovers are delish.  Definitely give this [...]

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Angel Food Cake with Berries & Cream

By Ali | Published: July 27, 2012

Let me tell you a little secret…angel food cake is just about the healthiest dessert on the planet!  There is next to zero fat in this cake.  It’s so light and fluffy.  You don’t even feel guilty eating it.  And the fresh summer berries…to die for. I mean, let’s just pretend like there are no [...]

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Basil-Rubbed Pork Chops with Nectarine-Blue Cheese Salad

By Ali | Published: July 24, 2012

We are really loving our grill this summer.  It makes life easier in general, and just feels like a summer tradition. This is a great grilling recipe, keeping your kitchen free of heat from the oven and dirty pots and pants. The flavor of the grilled nectarines is wonderful, and the addition of the creamy [...]

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Honey Caramel Peach Pie

By Ali | Published: July 20, 2012

Fruit pies are such a highlight of summer, especially when the fruit is perfectly fresh and ripe.  During our weekend getaway to my in-laws.  I was thrilled to have access to an air conditioned kitchen so I could bake!  Naturally I settled on pie.  We got peaches from Schramm’s, and boy did they make a [...]

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Strawberry-Peach-Basil Mojito

By Ali | Published: July 15, 2012

Homemade drinks are pretty awesome, especially in the summer time.  Lauren and I are always coming up with delicious recipes, and this one is no exception…might be my favorite to date.  It’s super refreshing and you really can’t even taste the rum…deadly combo.  Make them soon, they are great! you will need: 1 pint strawberries, [...]

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Ginger Peach Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

By Ali | Published: July 10, 2012

In my house, birthdays are a big deal.  When I say big deal, I don’t mean because of presents, but instead for cakes.  Every birthday is an occasion for me to try a new cake, cupcake or pie recipe that I’ve mostly likely been dreaming about since I pinned it. Summer time has a lot [...]

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