Redemption By Way Of Cookies

Last Monday, my week got off to less than a stellar start.  As I was getting in the elevator to go and meet a client, I miss-stepped and realized one of my greatest fears since moving into an apartment building: my keys falling through the 1/2 inch space between the hallway floor and the elevator [...]

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Mango Chutney

I came to work the other day to find a bag full of mangoes on my desk…not something that happens to often on Oahu where mango trees aren’t as plentiful as on Kauai.  Such a nice surprise.  Mango season is one of the reasons I don’t think I could ever call anywhere but Hawaii home. [...]

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Weekend with my Mommy!

My mom came to visit me this past weekend and we had a fun few days full of food (cooking and eating out), gardening, Farmers Market shopping, visiting the Denver Botanical Gardens, and relaxing! Here are some pictures of our weekend!                             [...]

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I love my Mommy!

Here is a special picture that I wanted to share of me and my mom. It’s a day late for Mother’s Day, but better late than never This is when my mom came to visit last year and we made the most delicious rhubarb pie. She’s coming again in a few days and I hope [...]

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Wheat Germ Muffins

This is a recipe that my mom made a lot when we were growing up. Spread with butter and/or jam, these muffins are so delicious. And little did we know how nutritious wheat germ is! Wheat germ has 23 nutrients and contains more nutrients per ounce than any other vegetable or grain. Some of the [...]

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Curried Rice with Artichokes

Erin’s mom (and my Auntie Joan) made this for a potluck dinner the last time my family was in Hawaii and I loved it so much that I made it when I got home to Colorado! It also comes from Another Taste of Aloha and is a refreshing and delicious side dish. It’s perfect to [...]

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Sauteed Brussel Sprouts with Balsamic Vinaigrette, Craisins, and Toasted Almonds

Here is another yummy recipe from Mom! We had this tonight with our Christmas dinner of roast beef, potatoes, yams, and Yorkshire puddings and it was absolutely delicious. Brussel sprouts are so yummy and I think everyone who hasn’t had them should try them… they will be hooked! Ingredients: 1 lb Brussel sprouts (about 2 [...]

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Baked French Toast with Cardamom and Marmalade

Every year for Christmas brunch, my family makes this Baked French Toast with Cardamom and Marmalade. This is the first time I’ve been home for Christmas in 4 years, and now I can understand why this dish is such a must-have on the brunch table! You can prepare it the night before, which makes for [...]

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Gingerbread Cake

I wanted to make a gingerbread cake last year for dessert on Christmas, but it was too crazy and I never got around to it, so this year I was determined to make it! My mom has a great recipe for it from her The Silver Palate Cookbook, so we decided to make it. It’s [...]

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Mom’s Egg Salad

I was so excited to open the fridge at lunchtime and find some of my mom’s egg salad to have for lunch. I tracked down the recipe and can’t wait to make it for myself when I am home. Egg lovers will find this recipe delicious- you can have it on a bagel, english muffin, [...]

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