RECIPES

Spicy Mandarin Orange Muffins

by kacia on 8 Mar ’13 · 6 comments

These muffins are one of my absolute favorites — my mom used to make them for us growing up, and I would sample as many oranges out of the can as she could spare. I also made the batter before realizing I hadn’t replaced my ruined muffin tins….so mini loaves of bread was the result. [...]

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versatility bringing simplicity

by kacia on 23 Feb ’13 · 10 comments

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I struggle with meal planning. That is a fact. I’m working on it–I really am–but I’m also really grateful to have some amazing foodie friends on speed dial.  Poor Jenna and Sarah receive texts such as… I have some avocados, and I’m craving Israeli couscous.  What do I do? or I thawed some tilapia, but [...]

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simple crab bisque

by kacia on 8 Jan ’13 · 22 comments

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 I married a Maryland man. When I was first moving to Pittsburgh–which is a story for its own time–my mom gave me one rule: “You can’t marry anyone from Pittsburgh.” It wasn’t anything about the city or the people–just the distance.  Wisconsin and Pittsburgh aren’t exactly next door neighbors. But we sure are thankful for [...]

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new traditions

by kacia on 23 Nov ’12 · 7 comments

I’m still having a difficult time believing that Thanksgiving has already come and gone.  We are celebrating today with Andy’s family, so I get a bit of an extended holiday. However, I rearranged our first floor living space a few weeks back, and while I was at it, I decided Christmas decor should start making it’s [...]

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I love bread. A lot. I love fresh-out-of-the-oven-butter-melted-on-top-cannot-eat-enough bread. [is your mouth watering yet?] I also was blessed with a mama who made most of the bread we ate. Yes, spoiled, I know. And then?  Then she started grinding her own flour.  Not with a mortar and pestle. But maybe still a little bit crazy. [...]

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