Category Archives: Appetizers & Snacks

Homemade Pretzels

This is my new obsession…  With all the snow days we’ve had lately, I’ve had time to make dough, let it rise, form pretzels, bake and enjoy.  My little guy has had fun with this as well, so I see … Continue reading

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Girls Gone Hungry…

A friend of mine started a fun dinner group:  a group of women, as indicated by the title of this post, who will take turns hosting a monthly dinner in.  The job of the hostess is to “feed and liquid” … Continue reading

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84 Court Street = NOT JUST PIZZA!

We were sad to see Holly’s Own Deli and Restaurant close, as it had been a place where we had met up with friends many times for dinner and music over the course of several years…  As the restaurant sat … Continue reading

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Niky’s Starter…

Last week we visited Niky’s at their Lisbon Street location for a mid-week meal.  I hope that it is taken as a complement when I confess that when the main course arrived I enjoyed it fully, forgetting to take pictures … Continue reading

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Habanero Dip

My experience with dip mixes is that they’re usually good, but not usually as spicy as they should be.  Habanero dip SHOULD be pretty spicy, and Winterport Co. has the right blend! When I prepared this dip, I followed the … Continue reading

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Kevin’s “Melting Pot” at Home

Last time we visited my brother and his family, we enjoyed a fondue “Melting Pot” style dinner.  Prior to this fondue experience, the only other fondue I have tried is the traditional Gruyere and baguette fondue served as an appetizer … Continue reading

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Family BBQ

One of my favorite things about Summer is the family barbecues.  Everyone brings a little something, and it makes for a nice variety of family favorites!  My Uncle Leo hosted the most recent barbecue.

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Memere’s Onion Rings

At our last family barbecue, my grandmother made her famous onion rings.

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Maryland Crab Dip

During the summer of 2004, while attending a week-long workshop at Goddard Spaceflight Center in Greenbelt Maryland, I was introduced to Maryland crab dip (in addition to learning about a “New Paradigm in Earth and Space Science Education”).  Upon returning … Continue reading

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Spinach Squares

These spinach squares are a nice alternative to quiche as they are heavier on the spinach and lighter on the eggs.  They make a great snack, hors d’oeuvre, or brunch buffet item.  I like to make them for pot lucks … Continue reading

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