Author Archives: Kellie

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

Marché Brunch

We love having lunch at Marché, and were excited to find out that they now offer brunch on Saturdays.  We decided to kick-off our April vacation (or shall I say stay-cation?) weekend with a visit.

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84 Court Street Pizza & Restaurant ~ Another Visit, and Another…

We finally tried the pizza (the Athena to be precise) at 84 Court Street and it was a delicious mid-week break from cooking! The crust was fluffier than most pizza crust we’ve had before, and the toppings were very fresh … Continue reading

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More Yummy Whoopie Pies…

Borealis Breads makes a great whoopie pie as well…

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Wicked Whoopies

I have long loved the whoopie pie–my grandmother’s recipe, Labadie’s whoopie pies, and the whoopie pies from the Italian Bakery…  A few weekends ago, I finally tried the famous Wicked Whoopies made by Isamax Snacks…

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April Vacation “Room Service”

I have to say that my April vacation turned out to be very different than what I had planned.  I suspected it would end up this way, but had some hopes that our new little member of the family would … Continue reading

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Sesame Ginger Shrimp and Veggies

This dish is easy to prepare, and can be adjusted in a variety of ways.  All you need is raw shrimp, raw vegetables (I used a bagged mix of broccoli, snow peas, carrot shreds from Eat Smart), rice or noodles, … Continue reading

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Spinach & Cheese Stuffed Bread Inspired by “Kick Up the Spices”

Several weeks ago the staff at my school had the opportunity to purchase this delicious bread from our student cooking group, “Kick Up the Spices”.  After raving about the bread, I was told how simple it is to make.  I’ve … Continue reading

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Surprise: Salad on the Porch!

We arrived at home one afternoon after a day of errands in the Portland area to find a healthful surprise on our front porch: a bean salad unlike any other I’ve had before!  My first reaction was to wonder what … 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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Ricotta Cookies

When given this recipe by friends, I was warned that it makes enough the feed an army.  They were right, but I did discover that the dough freezes well, and the cookies taste the same, and have the same great … Continue reading

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