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No Whine with Dinner Cookbook Giveaway Winner

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Time to announce the winner of the No Whine with Dinner Cookbook Giveaway!  Your struggles with feeding children (or spouses, LOL!) and your tips and tricks were wonderful to read.  It’s a nice reminder that we’re not alone as parents—there are others out there trying to figure out what makes their kids tick too! On […]

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No Whine with Dinner Cookbook—Overcoming mealtime whines (+ A Giveaway!)

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If you’re a parent, you’ve likely heard some form of the phrase, “I don’t like it” at the dinner table. Even my children, who tend to be very adventurous non-picky eaters have their moments. Navigating the waters of filling a little one’s belly with nutritious food can feel a bit like walking a circus tight […]

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Eat Pray Love Blu-ray Disc Giveaway Winner

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Time to announce the winner of the Eat Pray Love Blu-ray Disc Giveaway!  I loved hearing about all of your favorite food scenes from movies!  So many were scenes that I love as well!  It was also fun to hear about some movies I haven’t seen and now want to based on your descriptions! On […]

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Celebrating the release of Eat Pray Love on DVD/Blu-ray (+ A Giveaway!)

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Last Friday I drove into L.A. to attend a luncheon hosted by Sony Home Entertainment at Vincenti Ristorante to celebrate the release of Eat Pray Love on DVD and Blu-ray. Although I enjoyed the great group of bloggers in attendance (Sippity Sup, Daydreamer Desserts, In Erika’s Kitchen, Family Fresh Cooking, The Enchanted Cook, Teenie Cake, […]

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Handmade Olive Branch Wreath—Lindsay Olives & Meals On Wheels Bringing Hope to the Holidays (+ A Giveaway!)

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Do you remember seeing the photos of my table setting at my POM Party?  If you do, you might remember the wreath that was in the center of the table. Not only is the wreath beautiful looking, but it represents a beautiful message.  Lindsay Olives sent me the wreath last month in an effort to […]

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Elizabeth Andoh’s Cook Book ‘KANSHA’ Giveaway Winner

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Time to announce the winner of KANSHA, by Elizabeth Andoh from my giveaway! Trusty Random.org picked comment #59: Comment #59 was left by Amanda who said: Congrats Amanda! Watch for an email from me later today so that we can get your book to you!

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Washoku Warriors Challenge #13: Soups On! + A Giveaway!

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What a crazy few months my family has had!  With all of the craziness at my house I kind of dropped the ball with the Washoku Warriors, but we’re back!  Luckily a few awesome Warriors were willing to get back into the swing of things with me.  With fall weather going strong (and moving into […]

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Mark Bittman’s ‘The Food Matters Cook Book’ Giveaway Winner!

Time to announce the winner of Mark Bittman’s new book, The Food Matters Cookbook from my giveaway! Trusty Random.org picked comment #103: Comment #103 was left by Serena who said: Congrats Serena! Watch for an email from me later today so that we can get your book to you!

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Mark Bittman’s Kimchi Rice with Beef + A giveaway!

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Kimchi Rice with Beef From The Food Matters Cookbook, by Mark Bittman Makes 4 servings For the kimchi: 1 small head (about 12 ounces) green, Savoy, or Napa cabbage, cored and shredded 2 tablespoons salt 6 scallions, chopped 2 tablespoons minced garlic, or to taste 1 tablespoon minced ginger 1 tablespoon red chile flakes 1 […]

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Jarlsberg Cheese & Asian Pear Turnovers

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Add this recipe to ZipList! Jarlsberg Cheese & Asian Pear Turnovers Makes 8 turnovers 1 can (8 ounces) refrigerated crescent roll dough 1 large egg 2 tablespoons water 8 ounces Jarlsberg cheese, cut into thin slices 1/2 Asian pear (about 4 ounces), cut into thin half slices 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1. Preheat the oven […]

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