Author Archives: Kellie

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For the love of food and cooking, and the adventures both inspire...

Halloween Party Treats

Posted on November 2, 2010 by Kellie

On Saturday we donned our Mario and Luigi costumes and headed out to a friend’s Halloween costume party where we enjoyed a bonfire and some lovely munchies in great company. My favorites, shown above, were the homemade empedada, blueberry vanilla … Continue reading →

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Balsamic Broccoli Salad

Posted on November 1, 2010 by Kellie

For some reason I’ve been craving broccoli salad.  I’ve never made it before, so this was an experiment based on flavors I have enjoyed in some of the broccoli salads I’ve tried at picnics and salad bars.  I am happy … Continue reading →

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Coconut Spiced Roasted Pear Ice Cream

Posted on October 31, 2010 by Kellie

A few days ago I stumbled upon a blog called Fragrant Vanilla Cake, and was inspired by a vegan ice cream recipe that made use of fresh pears.

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Three Bean Salad

Posted on October 28, 2010 by Kellie

This three bean salad recipe is a family favorite.  We often make it for barbecues, as an easy summer side dish, or any time of year to have as an easy-to-pack vegetable and protein lunch component.  It’s quick and easy … Continue reading →

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Vegetable Cheddar Chowder

Posted on October 27, 2010 by Kellie

My grandmother gave me this recipe, which she found in a packet of soup and stew recipes assembled by the University of Maine Cooperative Extension.  It was a very simple recipe to prepare, and one that I plan to make … Continue reading →

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Ginger-Mango Granola Bars

Posted on October 25, 2010 by Kellie

About a month ago I tried this recipe for homemade granola bars, and have made several variations since. Today’s variation included Mariani dried mango and crystallized ginger made by The Ginger People.

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Virginia Wedding Adventure = Canoeing, The Best Mexican Food, and a Killer Cake!

Posted on October 24, 2010 by Kellie

A couple of weeks ago we traveled to Fredericksburg, Virgina to celebrate a family wedding.  The day before the wedding, we had a great time canoeing on the Rappahannock River on Old Town canoes, starting and finishing the trip at … Continue reading →

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Braised Red Cabbage

Posted on October 23, 2010 by Kellie

Inspired by the braised red cabbage I enjoyed at Loon Mountain’s Oktoberfest over Columbus Day Weekend, I decided to make a batch of this sweet and savory comfort food at home.  Last Fall I made a batch of braised red … Continue reading →

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Broccoli Mac & Cheese

Posted on October 20, 2010 by Kellie

This isn’t super creative, and doesn’t make for pretty pictures, but it is a very quick and easy way to use up cheese and have an easy dinner and easy lunch leftovers.  Basically make mac and cheese as you normally … Continue reading →

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Homemade Seafood Chowder

Posted on October 13, 2010 by Kellie

This year when we went to the Common Ground Fair we did not find the Orr’s Island Chowder stand.  This is not to say that the stand wasn’t there, but anyone who has ever been to the Common Ground Fair … Continue reading →

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