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How Did I Ever Live Without the Corn Stripper?
2008-02-24 04:59:00
I admit, I have an aversion to corn on the cob. Ever since middle school when I got braces and couldn't eat it, I started absolutely hating it. And now, though the braces are long gone, I cannot stand eating corn off the cob. I just won't. But the thing is, corn is sooo delicious. My great dislike for corn on the cob has nothing to do with my not loving it. But I refuse to eat corn on the cob. You're probably wondering, but wait! How can you turn down the sweet, starchy taste of summer? I can't, really. So, if my family happens to be eating corn fresh from the garden, my dad cuts the corn off the cob for me. Yes, I'm 25 years old and my dad still cuts the corn of the cob for me (I don't even have to ask!). However, I don't live with my dad and am often offered corn on the cob when he's not around. This has been a problem in the past (no, I have not yet found anyone else willing to cut corn off the cob for me), but now, I have finally found the solution: The Corn Stripper fro...
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Tomato and Sausage Risotto
2008-02-22 05:34:00
I have a huge obsession with cooking risotto. I could probably be happy making a different kind of risotto for dinner every night for the rest of my life (I swear I wouldn't get sick of it). I feel like people have these false pretenses that risotto is really hard to make. False! Sure, it takes a little paying attention to and some time, but it's really not difficult at all. I promise! And people will probably be impressed with you because, for some reason, it's known for being hard to cook.Risotto is especially fun because there are so many ways you can make it. SO many. One of my favorite recipes involves peas and zucchini. Another one involves lots of butternut squash. But sometimes you want something a little more meal-like. AKA you need some meat! Since I cook a lot casually, I like making dishes that can be eaten as a full meal. This way, I don't have to get cooking an entree and then sides, etc. Because, really, who needs that every night?I chose this risotto dish, tomato...
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Grocery Time
2008-02-21 00:23:00
This might sound a bit extreme, but basically I could not survive without Trader Joe's. If you've never been or don't have one near you, I feel very bad for you (I might even be shedding a few tears for you). By the grace of the heavens above (or just good apartment hunting skills), I have a Trader Joe's a mere 3-minute walk from my apartment. This may not have been one of the main reasons I chose to live where I do, but it could have something to do with why I've lived here for 3 years. Though I don't visit it quite as often, there is also a Whole Foods a 10-minute walk from my apartment. Yes, I live on a very valuable piece of real estate. Jealous? I think about why I love Trader Joe's quite often (more than I should probably be admitting) and now 2 Guys Uncorked have put my passion and obsession into their own words. And all I can say is, "yes, yes, yes." And raise a glass of 3-buck-chuck and cheer. That's all.Read 2 Guys Uncorked's 5 reasons why their site focuses on wi...
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*Weigh* to go! ;)
2008-02-20 04:16:00
Some people are just brilliant. I'm convinced San Franciscan artist Wendy Gold is one of them. My mouth literally fell open and then I smiled when I saw these scales on the art de toilette website (click the tab that says scales). It really made me happy because it just makes total sense... in a hilariously ironic way. I think the only time I get weighed is at my annual physical at the doctors, but I'm seriously thinking I might need a reason to weigh in more frequently so I can have a reason to buy one of these scales![image: http://www.bathroomscaleart.com/][image: http://www.bathroomscaleart.com/][image: http://www.bathroomscaleart.com/][image: http://www.bathroomscaleart.com/]I love smart art :)[Chels]
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Eggplant Parm That I Didn't Have to Cook
2008-02-18 08:25:00
I went to my parents' house for a couple days this weekend and pretty much did nothing. Well, that's not true; I actually got a lot of work done and about 8 loads of laundry. I also did some relaxing and ate a lot. When I go to my parents, I don't cook at all, because they are both amazing cooks and they spoil me like crazy. And not only do I sit around and eat gourmet food, I get tons of leftovers to bring back to my apartment with me. Life is good.Tonight they made Lighter Eggplant Parmesan and Tomato Sauce from the January/February 2004 issue of Cook 's Illustrated and Meatballs from the January/February 1998 issue of Cook's Illustrated (yes, they are long-time subscribers!). Instead of being thin and soggy like eggplant parm so often is, this was thick, dryer (in a good way), and just pretty much the best eggplant parmesan I've ever had. If you don't know Cook's Illustrated, definitely check them out. Basically they probably made 100 different versions of eggplant parm in...

Dishin' on Dishes...
2008-02-15 22:41:00
One of my favorite companies is French Paper. I love them for their... well yes, paper. I love them even more for their Pop Ink gifts and other products. They have the funkiest, most unique, cleanest graphics and well chosen color pallet you've seen on dinnerware sets! Drool. You can buy the plates individually (to mix and match) or you can buy a full set of them. Who wouldn't want to eat off of these? Actually, they'd be very fun to use to decorate a room too.My love for birds continues:[image: www.mrfrench.com]Love the "sketchiness" of this one, it reminds me of doodles in a notebook:[image: www.mrfrench.com]No need to explain why I love this one... oink :)[image: www.mrfrench.com]This one is just flat out amazing. A little hostess type snack, cute bag, and she's brown like me :) Might need the whole set![image: www.mrfrench.com]Timeout... they have matching napkins too!Chow down!Happy Friday![Chels]
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You Should Eat At: Giacomo's
2008-02-15 07:23:00
Image from Boston100.netThe North End is one of my favorite places to go out to eat in Boston. The only problem is, whenever I go, I feel so extremely overwhelmed by all of the restaurant choices, it can take hours to decide where to eat. When I finally decide on a place, I walk in to discover a 2 hour wait. And I'm sometimes hesitant to try somewhere I've never heard of because, gasp, what if the food's not as good as I know it is somewhere else? This means I usually end up going to the same old standbys (Bella Vista and Limoncello) and have a great difficulty trying anything new. So, I was pretty excited when my sister and her friend came to visit and had already decided we would be having dinner at Giacomo's. I'd never been, but had heard good things so I was down for it. We went to the restaurant at 7:45 on a Monday evening and there was only a 5 minute wait. However, I hear the line is usually ridiculous and reservations cannot be made. It's really tiny inside, with maybe...

Pink Perfection
2008-02-15 07:07:00
Because it's Valentine's Day, I feel the need to touch briefly on my love of all things pink. Including kitchen accessories. Some people think if kitchenware is colored, it must be cheap and not very professional. But, in fact, some of the highest-end brands of cookware make their products in pink. You just need to make sure you choose your brands carefully. Cuisinart? Yes. Le Creuset? Yes. Kitchen Aid? Yes. My theory is, I highly enjoy cooking...and I highly enjoy pink; so why not combine two loves and make cooking even more enjoyable? My pink cookware brightens the kitchen up...and in many cases, helps cure breast cancer. Can't argue with that.Here are a few of the things on my pink kitchen accessory wish list:(left to right, top row) KitchenAid Cook for the Cure 6-Piece Utensil Set, Bialetti Light Pink Polka-Dot Fry Pans, Architec Original Gripper Cutting Board, (left to right, bottom row) Le Creuset Pink Heart Ramekins, KitchenAid Cook for the Cure 5-Piece Cutlery Prep Set, Le...
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Valentine's Day Playlist...
2008-02-14 02:15:00
A little taste of some of my favorite "love" songs and the lines from them that give me the chillssssss Like You'll Never See Me Again, Alicia KeysIf I couldn?t feel your touch And no longer were you with me I?d be wishing you were here To be everything that I?d be looking forButterflies, Alicia KeysLately when I look into your eyes I realizeYou're the only one I need in my lifeBaby I just don't know how to describeHow lovely you made me feel insideRealize, Colbie CaillatIf you just realized what I just realizedthen we'd be perfect for each other then we'd never find another Just realized what I just realizedwe'd never have to wonder if we missed out on each other now.Come Close, Common (feat. Mary J. Blidge)I just want you to knowYour whole being is beautifulIm going to do the best I can doCause i'm the best when i'm with youBreathless, Corinne Bailey RaeI get so breathless, when you call my name,I've often wondered, do you feel the same?There's a chemistry, energy, a syn...
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The Other Valentine's Day
2008-02-13 04:08:00
Of course you don't need a valentine in order to celebrate Valentine's Day in a big way. Maybe you'd rather just celebrate with a bunch of friends anyway. Right? And maybe you don't feel like making a glorious 4-course meal. Who needs that? We kinda think you should just have a pizza-making night instead. Pizza? Alcohol? Friends? Seriously, what's not to like? If you have one in your area, Bertucci's has the best pizza dough, which they happen to sell very cheaply. Otherwise, you can probably get it from your favorite pizza place or grocery store. So, pick up some dough and sauce and make sure you get a bunch of toppings so everyone can customize their own personal pizza. We had everything from mozzarella cheese, goat cheese, pepperoni, sausage, red and green peppers, green onions, and more. No relationship means no sharing! Sara doesn't think she can cook, but she was an awesome sous-chefChels and Katie hard at work creating the perfect pizza Pizzas right out of the ovenAnd ...

Valentine's Day: Love is in the Kitchen
2008-02-12 08:23:00
With Valentine's Day quickly approaching, we created a romantic, heavenly menu for our readers to cook for their Valentines. Ted and Jon from 2 Guys Uncorked then selected a wine that compliments each course. Just make sure you save some room for a little romance.*AppetizerCrab Cakes with Tarragon Tarter Sauce: Tips for Perfecting:? These were very simple to make. We cut the recipe in half to serve two people, otherwise it would have been way too much food (especially considering the rest of our menu!).? We purchased the lump crab meat at Trader Joe's in the refrigerated section, but most grocery stores carry it.? We suggest chilling the crab cakes for at least an hour before frying so they're easier to flip while in the pan. You could even make the cakes the night before and refrigerate them over night.? The tarter sauce can easily be adjusted to your liking. We used yellow onions instead of shallots. The cornchicons can be found in the same aisle as pickles in most grocery sto...
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We are not Martha Welcomes 2 Guys Uncorked!
2008-02-11 08:58:00
We are excited to announce that we are partnering with Ted and Jon, the founders of 2 Guys Uncorked. The guys will be offering their expert suggestions for wines that pair fabulously with each of our recipes. So, next time you make a recipe found on We are not Martha , you'll know exactly what kind of wine to drink with it (and bonus! All the wines they recommend can be found at Trader Joe's or Whole Foods).Read on to learn more about Ted and Jon and 2 Guys Uncorked:2 Guys Uncorked was created by Jon Harriman and Ted Serbinski, two Cornellians, who have tasted more than 3000 bottles from across the world. They wanted to create a place for people to learn about wine and discover some great wine deals. 2 Guys Uncorked is all about making wine fun and easy. They review wines from Whole Foods and Trader Joe's (but you can get these wines at any wine store usually) and post their reviews for easy browsing. Their wine reviews are quick, fun and easy to understand with no pretentious "wi...

Dinner Time Love Songs
2008-02-09 23:01:00
In honor of our Valentine's Day dinner post that will be up in a couple days, I thought I would compile the perfect romantic playlist for you to listen to while eating your delectable dinner and sipping on your perfectly paired wine. Music equals romance, yes? These are some of my current personal favorites for you to listen to before, during...and after dinner:Falling in Love at a Coffee Shop- Landon PiggMelting- Tristian PrettymanTonight- StarsJesus, Etc.- WilcoSignal Fire- Snow PatrolMy Love For You is Real- Ryan AdamsBreathe In Breathe Out- Mat KearneyBreathless- Corinne Bailey RaePart One- Band of HorsesTo Be Alone with You- Sufjan StevensEvery Day- Rascal FlattsBetter Man- James MorrisonWhen You Come Back Down- Nickel CreekDay Too Soon- SiaEverything- Michael BubleSuperman- Robin ThickeHome to Me- Josh KelleyEach Day Gets Better- John LegendBetter Than Love- Griffin HouseFalling Slowly- Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova[Sues]
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You Should Eat At: Mistral
2008-02-08 03:37:00
Mistral is one restaurant in Boston I've been dying to go to, but have never had the opportunity (read: it's expensive). But after going last night, I saw exactly why it's so expensive; it's amazingly delicious food...and so worth it! I mean, Valentine's Day is coming up. So if you're not planning on cooking up the fabulous Valentine's Day menu we're going to give you (just sit tight a few days), then take your honey (or make your honey take you) to Mistral. Birthdays? Anniversaries? Just please, find an ocassion to go here! Located in the South End (only one of my favorite Boston neighborhoods ever), Mistral even looks posh from the outside. MistralMy favorite part of the meal was no doubt the appetizer of Maine Crab Ravioli with Thyme-Tomato Broth (16). I've never tasted such tender, fresh crab meat and the raviolis basically melted in my mouth. The Grilled Portobello Mushroom ?Carpaccio? with Roasted Peppers Agrodolce & Baby Arugula (13) and Lambs Lettuce Salad with ...
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MUST go: 1154 Lill Studio
2008-02-07 03:54:00
Theres's about a 99.99% chance that I just had the most fun I've had in a while. My co-worker Paul organized a nightout for himself and a bunch of us ladies at work to design SPRING purses and bags at 1154 Lill Studio on Newbury Street (I think the more you think about Spring during the winter... the faster Spring arrives). Everyone brought wine, cheese, crackers, snacks, dips... yum. We sipped wine, designed handbags/picked out fabrics, goofed off, chatted, and bonded. So much fun. There are a bunch of different styles of bags to chose from (from messenger bags, to wallets, to makeup or jewlerey bags-which is what I wound up ordering). Tons of fabrics too... which for me, was Heaven. I initially wanted to order a clutch but once I got to the studio I figured I really need a jewlery/makeup bag for when I travel. So that is what I did. I have a thing for birds and tree braches so I chose these fabrics:[birds on the exterior, orange on the interior... love][me and my fabrics][Tarryn...

Winter Warm-Up: Beef Stew
2008-02-06 13:49:00
Beef stew reminds me of being a kid. I guess that's because my parents always made a really amazing one. It's also just the thing to warm you up on a cold winter night when soup sounds sooo good, but just not filling enough. And for those of you who love red meat but are trying to eat healthy, you can always buy a super lean cut of beef.You can put pretty much ANYTHING you want into your stew, but I loosely followed this recipe from Dave Lieberman. In my stew, I put beef (duh, obvi), carrots, green beans, mushrooms, and potatoes. I think it would be really good with leeks and turnips too. However, you should probably take note that the stew takes a while to cook. So if you start making it at 8:00 p.m. on a Monday, it probably won't be done until around 11:00 p.m. (oops). But that's basically because it has to cook in the pot for a while, and you can leave it and go about your regular business, while your stomach rumbles.So, first you'll want to brown your meat. I bought lean be...
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Stop... Shower time.
2008-02-06 05:16:00
Time out...I think I just fell in love. I was looking on NYC based Izola Shower 's website and found some of the coolest shower curtains known to man. Enlarged black and white photos with perfect contrast are on my top ten list of favorite things. A perfect b&w photo on a shower curtain... could legit make the top five list. I especially love the Brooklyn Bridge, London, and Faile ones. Need them the second I own a place with three bathrooms! Hmmm, or I could buy them now and just rotate :)(image izolashower.com)(image izolashower.com)(image izolashower.com)l.o.ve. these.[Chels]
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Taco Dip That Will Make You Popular
2008-02-03 20:46:00
I've learned that sometimes the easiest things can be the biggest hits. I've been making this simple taco dip ever since high school when my mom got sick of making it for my get-togethers and started having me do it myself. It's not one of those crazy 7-layer dips or anything, but it is absolutely delicious and makes the crowd go crazy. It's simply cream cheese, salsa, cheese, lettuce, and olives thrown together. It really doesn't get much easier than that. And I seriously have never made anything that people are so wild over. I have a guaranteed invite to any party if I say I'll bring a taco dip. Chelsee has already hired my mom and I to make her a taco dip wedding cake, which will probably be at least 20 layers (with a bride and groom on top). Sometimes I wonder if people really like me or are just using me for my taco dip. But, really, it's SO easy to make that anyone could do it themself.I had tons of work to catch up on yesterday, but was planning on going to a small Sup...
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Snack Time: Peanut Butter Granola Bars
2008-02-01 07:17:00
I like to snack. A lot. Seriously. This can mean big trouble for me because, for the time being, I work from home. So, what/who is to stop me from strolling into the kitchen every time I start getting a little bit bored staring at my computer screen? No boss within thousands of miles counting how many times I get up. No co-workers commenting on my horrid snacking habits. Oh, and having Trader Joe's and their amazing snack foods a 5-minute walk away from my apartment doesn't help either. Today I decided I wanted to try making my own snacks and I found a recipe for granola bars. Peanut butter granola bars. Another thing you may not know about me is that I will eat pretty much anything if you tell me peanut butter is involved. I am a big, big peanut butter fan. Peanut butter, coupled with the fact that I've never heard of anyone making their own granola bars, convinced me I absolutely needed to make this. Time for a work break! Shhh, don't tell.Here are all the ingredients you'll ...
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Fit N Fresh for President
2008-02-01 04:17:00
For some reason I really like bringing my lunch to work. It could be that I work in the Back Bay and so close to some of Boston's best restaurants and it saves me tons of money by not eating out, or it could be that the food I bring distracts me from... actually doing work... and wakes me up if I start to space out. hehe. Either way, having food at my desk from 9-5 offers some sort of entertainment value for me, gives me something to look forward to, and it makes me happy when I know I have something to snack on to get me through the day. And I love when it's really organized in nice little containers :)Several months ago I bought a "Lunch on the Go" by Fit N Fresh (from Target obviously), and I literally fell in love with it. I'd marry it if I could. There are containers within containers with ice packs to keep your food chilled for up to 6 hours.(image www.fit-fresh.com)After that I decided I obviously needed the "Fresh Start Breakfast Chiller"... [I really had no reason to buy...
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Ma Soba: Sushi Go-To
2008-01-30 18:10:00
From pretty much the day I moved to Boston, I knew I was going to be a fan of Ma Soba in Beacon Hill. It was a warm September evening and the floor to ceiling windows in the restaurant were all wide open as I walked by for the first time. Looking into the restaurant, I could see how amazing the sushi looked. As we passed by, two girls started yelling for us to help them; a homeless man was hanging through the windows harassing them as they tried to enjoy their sushi dinner. Welcome to Boston.Two and a half years later, and Ma Soba is still my go-to for meeting up with friends and chowing down on sushi. No, it's not the best sushi in Boston (though right after I wrote that sentence, I looked at their website and it actually says "Best sushi in Boston" as voted by Boston magazine, so OK, maybe it is close to the best), but it's really good and extremely inexpensive as far as Boston sushi goes. They have this amazing deal called "the combo." Actually, I might have made that name up, ...
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Pizza Dinner with Deanna!
2008-01-30 05:00:00
Deanna came over for dinner tonight! :) After quite some time discussing what we were going to make and then changing our minds, we finally decided to make pizza and sip some wine! Such a great idea and a great way to catch up after not seeing each other for a while. So after work tonight I stopped by Bertucci's to pick up some pizza dough and sauce (SO inexpensive and probably several times better than store bought) then went to the grocery store and bought a bunch of toppings.[sweet italian sausage, grilled red peppers, chicken, cheese, green onions, pepperoni, and tomato sauce] I got all of the toppings ready and in bowls before Dea came over so when she got here we were ready to go! We stretched the dough, and had a few laughs while doing it (to our surprise it's not as easy as they make it look on TV... who knew!), added our toppings, and then the pizzas were ready to be tossed in the oven...We each made our own and put them in for about 15-20 minutes at 375 degrees because w...
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The Wine Guys: 2 Guys Uncorked
2008-01-29 02:30:00
In all honesty, the only thing I know about wine is that I love it. I really have no idea which wines are the best, why they are the best or what foods to eat with them. As a graphic designer I tend to judge wine bottles by the label (and yes, I often judge a book by its cover, a magazine by its layout, a company by their website...).So when my sister told me to check out a friend of a friends website: 2 Guys Uncorked, I immediately went to the site and thought "This is a great idea... This is what I need". The site just launched this month and it is so easy to use and understand. On the homepage there is a drop down box that allows you to select the occasion for the wine you're searching for. They have categories such as weekend fun, a dinner party, a date, giving as a present, making an impression, etc. So you select the event and the geniuses behind this idea provide you with alist of the most suitable wines. Not only that, but it notes the price and if it can be purchased at Tr...
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Baked Acorn Squash with Mustard and Honey
2008-01-28 19:19:00
I just returned home from spending a fabulous weekend in Chicago. The company was amazing (my sister, her boyfriend, and some of the best blogger friends), and the food delicious. From cupcakes galore (there is a seriously ridiculous blog posting coming soon about this...possibly more than one) to sushi at Bob San and wine and cheese at Vintage Wine Bar, I was quite satisfied with my culinary experience. Friday night, me, my sister, her boyfriend, and his brother had dinner at my sister's before catching the evening performance of Wicked (SO good, go see it ASAP!). My sister's dinner menu consisted of pork with a delicious BBQ rub, whole grain rice (from Near East, best rice ever), spinach with garlic, and acorn squash. The squash? Baked acorn squash with mustard and honey. Um, amazing. You already know about my orange vegetable obsession, and this squash was incredibly EASY. And so so so good. Cut the squash in half vertically and scoop out the seeds and such. Place the halves ...
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Lazy Sundays...
2008-01-27 23:07:00
Today consisted of laying in bed watching the Patriots "send off rally" on TV, watching a little of the Celtics/Orlando game, and some usual Sunday grocery shopping. I was planning on making salmon for dinner tonight... but I really couldn't wait. So I made a salmon BLT for lunch instead. (grilled salmon sprinkled with pepper and garlic salt- done on the George Foreman, baby spinach, tomatoes, and a little mayo). Yum yum!I love Sundays :)[Chels]
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One More Reason to Love Target...
2008-01-25 03:26:00
There are about ten thousand reasons why I love Target . (And about ten million reasons why I hate it... one being because I go in specifically to buy toothpaste and leave with a carriage full of household goods I never knew I "needed"... and obviously forget to buy the toothpaste...) So, with that said, this is my favorite time of year because it's the time for Target's Global Bazaar. A time for me to buy things I really don't need... but hello... I want them, which then translates into my life not being complete until I have them... which basically means, "yes... I need them". It's basically tons of exotic looking furnishings for your house... pillows, throws, mirrors, baskets, sculptures, clocks, furniture... okay, basically everything. Some favorites:(image: target.com)(image: target.com) (image: target.com)(image: target.com)(image: target.com)I mean obviously one day I plan to travel the world and collect my own unique sculptures and artwork... but this will have to hold...
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Lighter Chicken Potpie
2008-01-24 20:02:00
One of my favorite foods in the world is chicken potpie. When I was a kid, I used to love when my parents went out for the night and put a Mrs. Budd's chicken potpie in the oven for me and my sister (I was a classy kid, OK?). My tastes have since grown up from Mrs. Budd's, but I still crave chix potpie, especially when it's cold and miserable outside. Martha has a recipe for a lighter version of CPP, that honest to God, tastes as good as any "non-healthy" version.The recipe says to use bone-in, skin-on chicken breast halves, but I usually just buy regular chicken breasts or tenderloins and cook them in a frying pan. Then I cook the carrots and onions, mix in some flour and milk and add the defrosted peas. I also make 2 smaller pies since I don't have a dish big enough for one.The phyllo dough crust is delish, but kind of difficult to work with. You're supposed to cut the dough into circles, but if you've ever worked with phyllo before, you know it's really delicate and crumbl...
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Surprise Cookies!
2008-01-23 19:22:00
I don't make cookies often enough (probably because I'm obsessed with making cupcakes), but I decided to make some for when my friend comes over for dinner tonight. Um, have you ever stopped to think about how many different types of cookies there are? After much searching, I found a recipe that involved chocolate and marshmallows. Yes, please.Surprise cookies come from a Martha Stewart Kids recipe. But what differentiates a kid's cookie from an adult's cookie, I ask you? A simple marshmallow? Well, if that's the case, I think I'd prefer to be a kid forever, thank you very much.The batter for the cookies is simple to make with flour, cocoa powder, eggs, milk, vanilla, butter, sugar, and baking soda. The cookies are baked for 10 minutes, before you take them out of the oven and push half a marshmallow into the center of each. Then back in the oven for another 2 minutes. Whisk up a quick frosting consisting of cocoa powder, confectioner sugar, vanilla, and milk and put a teaspoo...
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Whole Grain Pancakes with Wild Blueberry-Maple Syrup
2008-01-23 05:13:00
So lately I've been really into having breakfast for dinner. I'm guessing this is because I get ready for work in about one minute flat in the morning and never have time to eat a real breakfast at home... other than on the weekend. I saw this recipe for Whole Grain Pancakes with Wild Blueberry-Maple Syrup in February's Bon Appetit. I drooled. And obviously had to make it:The recipe actually called for frozen wild blueberries (for the maple syrup) but it was about .2 degrees out and the idea of going outside made me want to cry... so all I had in the freezer were frozen wild mixed berries from Trader Joe's... which if I must say, tasted perfectly lovely!Ummm and yeah... of course I had to have bacon and eggs (with green onions and Gruyere cheese) too. Because really... why wouldn't I?Ooooh, what a way to end the day :)[Chels]

Pretty Pink Comforter
2008-01-22 03:44:00
The good thing about Chels and I working on this site together is that we have completely different tastes. We both appreciate each other's styles (at least I think she appreciates my pink, girly EVERYTHING...maybe not), we just enjoy completely different color combinations. I got a new Nautica comforter last weekend and am excited by how the pink brightens up my room. Of course, I would much rather my room look like this: But when you're a poor 20-something renting an expensive apartment in Boston, you don't have the luxury of painting the walls (and floor) of your bedroom. Not to mention, affording the $40 throw pillows they expect you to buy.I also got all new pillows because I heard somewhere that you're supposed to replace them every few years. I also saw a disturbing segment on the Today Show in which Matt Lauer told me I was sleeping in a mini-ecosystem. And that the monster may not be under my bed, but in it. I'll never forget that. It had been way too long since I got ...
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