We were away in Vegas for July 4th and while we were away I was worried about my garden. Thank god I have some very helpful garden friends who agreed to water my plot while we
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Easy
SAUCES AND SPREADS: Garlic Scape Lemon Almond Pesto
As you know, E and I signed up for a CSA through Stony Hill Farms for the summer. The last two weeks there have been garlic scapes in the box and I have
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Adventure
CELEBRATE: Happy 4th of July!
Time flies when you are having fun! I cannot believe it has been a year since we moved to New Jersey from Boston. It has been a crazy year! For me, the 4th of July
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BBQ
CROCKPOT COOKIN': Pulled Beef Cornbread Muffin Sandwich
Lazy Sundays are the best aren’t they?! Yesterday was a lazy Sunday because it was cold and rainy. It was perfect cuddle under a blanket on the couch weather. E and I watched several episodes
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Bake Me
FANCY PANTS: Berry and Rhubarb Galette
E and I signed up for a Stony Hill Farms CSA – Half Share this summer. It is always nice to support local farms! It is so easy too! We pick our share up every Wednesday at
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Adventure
VEGGIES: Community Garden Update, Part II
It has been really busy at the South Orange Community Garden. Everything is growing and I have been weeding like a crazy person. I planted a couple of new things including onions, white radishes, carrots,
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Easy
VEGGIES: The "Quickle" aka Quick Pickled Radishes
Let me start this by saying that I have never pickled anything. But I have great affection for pickles. The tangy sourness that pickles bring to the table is right up my alley. I have always
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Basil
SALAD: Pesto Orzo Summer Salad
Pasta salad is a quintessential American summer side dish. Who doesn’t remember having pasta salad at their Memorial Day and 4th of July BBQs?? It is such an easy side dish to make! Unfortunately many
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Bake Me
SWEET: Lemon Blueberry Dairy Free Cheesecake
One of my all time favorite desserts is cheesecake. I ALWAYS order it when I see it on a menu. Who doesn’t love a beautiful graham cracker crust with a luscious sweet cream cheese filling
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Egg
SUMMER: Mint Simple Syrup
Jars: Ball Happy Monday! Hope you had an amazing weekend! I don’t know about you but I LOVE summer. Maybe it is because here in New Jersey we suffer through a horrendous winter. Or maybe
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Adventure
CELEBRATE: Happy National Donut Day!
HAPPY NATIONAL DONUT DAY! Commissioned Jelly Donut Painting by Donut Galleria E knows the way to my heart <3 Today is one of the most celebrated days of the year in my house. My obsession with
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Adventure
TRAVEL: A Weekend In Vermont
A Memorial Day Beercation Last weekend E and I made the long drive up to Vermont (6 + hours) for the weekend to spend some quality time with some of our favorite people. It was
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