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Barefoot (Contessa) in the Kitchen
Ina Garten – perhaps better known as the Barefoot Contessa – is a true inspiration to me. She is my cooking muse. I admire her recipes, style, attitude, and just overall love of good, quality food. I...
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Make Your Own Pizza — It’s Easy!
Have I shared with you my homemade pizza? So like most of you, I LOVE pizza! And I actually make my own pizza – from scratch.Yes, from scratch. I love being able to have pizza anytime I want, with just...
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My “Secret” Balsamic Salad Dressing
Every time we entertain (translate: never) or we’re invited to someone’s home for dinner, I always bring a salad with balsamic dressing. People love this dressing and insist on the recipe. Here’s the...
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Soup and a Goat Cheese Tart, Anyone?
I have two great recipes for you — Butternut Squash and Apple Soup and a Goat Cheese Tart. It is true that butternut squash is traditionally eaten in the fall. However, I was pleased to find a fresh,...
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The Bitter and Sweet of Mother’s Day
This past Sunday was Mother’s Day, the holiday to honor thy mother/spouse/sister/daughter. And while my Mother’s Day was nice, I’ve come to the conclusion that this holiday is not all it’s cracked up...
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Crock Pot Creations: Pulled Pork Tacos
Not long ago, after making a delicious dinner of shredded chicken tacos, I updated my Facebook status with the likes of, “The crock pot is my friend.”And yes, it is true — I love my crock pot and all...
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Cranberries, Corn and Pumpkin … Oh My!
Thanksgiving week wraps up here at Leah’s Thoughts with THREE, that’s right, three of my favorite Thanksgiving recipes for you. Are you ready? Hold on to your seats. We have Cranberry Zinfandel Sauce,...
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Simple Summer Salad
There are two things I’m loving right now: summer and the weekly Farmer’s Market bags I get from Specialty Produce. Today’s post is a combination of those two things with a recipe for you. Specialty...
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Who Needs Turkey with These Thanksgiving Sides?
We’re approaching one of my favorite holidays — Thanksgiving! Really, what’s better than a holiday devoted to food and eating? No gifts, no guilt, just delicious food and family. Each year I always...
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Forget the Turkey, Start Thanksgiving with Dessert
Only four days until Thanksgiving … and I have yet to decide on which dessert to make. Maybe you’re having this problem too. I want to share with you a few of my classic Thanksgiving dessert recipes...
View ArticleBarefoot (Contessa) in the Kitchen
Ina Garten – perhaps better known as the Barefoot Contessa – is a true inspiration to me. She is my cooking muse. I admire her recipes, style, attitude, and just overall love of good, quality food. I...
View ArticleMake Your Own Pizza — It’s Easy!
Have I shared with you my homemade pizza? So like most of you, I LOVE pizza! And I actually make my own pizza – from scratch.Yes, from scratch. I love being able to have pizza anytime I want, with just...
View ArticleMonday Musings ~ October 12
Happy Monday! It’s Columbus Day, which means no mail. I still dutifully check my mailbox every day, so I dislike mail holidays (especially as a freelancer expecting checks). School is in session and...
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