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Balsamic Broccoli Salad

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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Ginger-Mango Granola Bars

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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A Baby Shower Feast

A little over two weeks ago I attended my sister-in-law’s baby shower, and armed with a camera, I was intent on blogging our lovely feast.  Ever since I was a little girl, I have always been interested in, and impressed … Continue reading

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Homemade Granola Bars

This is another recipe, courtesy of my grandmother’s newspaper clippings. I believe she clipped this one from the Lewiston Sun Journal. The granola bars came out slightly chewy, and just sweet enough.  Because I do not particularly enjoy dates, I … Continue reading

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The Best of the Food Blogs

Today while looking for ideas to update my blog to make it more visually pleasing, I stumbled upon Best of the Food Blogs at www.delish.com.  There are so many wonderfully designed, informative, and addictive food blogs out there!  I highly … Continue reading

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Farmer Whiting’s Veggies

When I first moved to Auburn, I heard about Farmer Whiting.  Just up the hill from BJ’s, Home Depot, Lowe’s, Walmart, Shaw’s, and the somewhat pathetic Auburn Mall, is a red farm stand that’s only open in the Fall.  Just … Continue reading

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The Yearly Steak

Every summer we plan a time to invite my grandmother over for grilled steak.  I don’t buy steak often, so when I do, I want to be sure I get a really good one.  Today I visited Borque’s Market and … Continue reading

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Key Lime Cake

Earlier this summer I made some key lime cupcakes for my sister-in-law’s birthday, and found that the recipe produced enough batter for a dozen cupcakes and a smaller cake.  This time around I used the same recipe, but decided to … Continue reading

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Stuffed Green Peppers, Camp Style

Stuffed green peppers were a staple dish in my family’s house when I was growing up.  This dish is fairly easy to make, and there are many varieties of fillings that can be used.  My mom’s recipe is similar to … Continue reading

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Brunch at Camp

Aside from the enjoying the water and evening campfires, brunch is one of my favorite things about camp.  Usually my brother cooks the eggs; he even brought his own electric griddle to make sure there would be enough cooking space … Continue reading

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