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Eggnog Cream of Wheat
January 5, 2011
Eggnog Cream of Wheat
I've still got quite a big of eggnog left in my fridge and so I've been coming up with ways to use it other than drinking it. So far I've come up with a recipe for Eggnog French Toast and a drink recipe called Chainog Toddy . This breakfast is too...
January 3, 2011
5 Toning Tips you can do in the Bathroom!
The number one excuse I hear from people I know for why they don't exercise is that they don't have time. Everyone has time, it's just what you make of it... You shower and do your hair daily right? Then you've got time to exercise! If you pride...
Our First Day of 2011
January 1, 2011
Our First Day of 2011
One might think that I'd start my new year with a resolution about eating healthier or losing weight, but that is so not gonna happen... Quite the contrary; today was filled with many of our favorite things. As Dan often says, "Everything...
Happy 2011 - Pumpkin Pie Chai Toddy
January 1, 2011
Happy 2011 - Pumpkin Pie Chai Toddy
Happy New Year! Instead of champagne, we decided to start the year with a little more spice. You may recall my disappointment at the realization that I did not invent the Chainog Toddy . I'm far more confident that this drink is one of a kind....
Chai + Eggnog + Brandy = Chainog Toddy
December 30, 2010
Chai + Eggnog + Brandy = Chainog Toddy
I have my wonderful husband Dan to thank for introducing me to Chai tea. He's not a fan of coffee (one of his very few flaws) so anytime we go to Starbucks, he orders a Chai Tea Latte extra hot, no water.  He's got me drinking it the same way;...
Can soup help heal the sick? I may never know...
December 28, 2010
Can soup help heal the sick? I may never know...
Last night I made soup for my boys as a somewhat desperate and selfish attempt to make them feel better. My husband Dan has been sick for a week now, congested more than he's ever been in his life (to his recollection at least which isn't saying a...
A Festive Twist on French Toast
December 5, 2010
A Festive Twist on French Toast
Today I was feeling a little creative and feeling the holiday spirit. I decided to make some French Toast for breakfast but wanted to give it a little festive twist. That's how I came up with my Eggnog French Toast Recipe . The boys put maple syrup...
November 5, 2010
Cooks Source, a.k.a. Crook Source
On November 3rd Monica Gaudio told a story of copyright infringement and before too long news spread. To summarize, she wrote an article called A Tale of Two Tarts which includes a recipe for "A fourteenth century apple pie". A magazine...
Dinner at "how do you roll?"
August 30, 2010
Dinner at "how do you roll?"
I really like to make sushi my way and "how do you roll" makes that so easy. If you haven't read my other posts about HDYR (formerly known as Maki) then I'm not making much sense. They're sort of like Subway or Chipotle, just sushi....
Brooke Made Dinner!
August 29, 2010
Brooke Made Dinner!
Brooke invited us over tonight for some Lemon Chicken with white pepper, wild rice, and spring mix salad. Brooke does not like to cook, so this was a big deal and an appreciated invitation.