tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13715599798917160362024-02-06T18:16:41.254-08:00A Bit Of This, A Dash Of ThatA Little Bit of Every Spice of Life!Kendallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11822742398421343574noreply@blogger.comBlogger667125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1371559979891716036.post-36201945746551630862014-08-17T11:16:00.004-07:002014-08-17T11:16:48.930-07:00Its Book TimeCould I be any more of a slacker when it comes to my blog? I am still trying to work out a regular schedule for blogging, but like I said before I am not going to stress over it...I want to make sure this is fun for me again and I am starting to formulate ideas on blog topics, books to review, and tons of recipes to share!! So without further ado here are a bunch of books I've read lately that I've loved!!<br />
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Since the list is long I'll keep the reviews brief but all the ones I'm listing I absolutely loved and could not put down!! I've definitely been on a reading kick the last few weeks :)<br />
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1. Fifty Shades of Grey by E.L. James<br />
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I resisted reading this book for sooooooo long. I had talked to my Sister about it to see if she thought I'd like it and she said probably not. With that said I wrote the book off....that is until I saw the preview for the movie and I just had to read it! I didn't go in with high hopes of enjoying but let me tell you I read it over a weekend. I was hooked! It helps that the book is an easy read and you can just enjoy it. I know everyone knows about this book so I won't even bother with a summary BUT all I can say is that the minute I finished the first one I put in a request for the second at the library and waited on pins and needles to pick it up!<br />
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2. The Silent Wife by A.S.A Harrison<br />
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I picked this one up because it sounded similar to Gone Girl (which I LOVED) and I had read some good reviews about. This book was such an easy read and not very long. It revolves around a couple, Jodi and Todd, who have been together for many years but never legally were married. When Todd makes a choice to completely disrupt their lives Jodi takes matters into her own hands. The one thing I disliked about this book was that I didn't like any of the characters. I found Jodi to be pathetic, Todd to be a disgusting man, and the supporting characters to be just background noises. Despite that I really liked the book. It was another one of those books that take you into the minds of people who need some serious help with their own personal issues. I'd recommend it for anyone who liked Gone Girl, just don't expect it to be anywhere close to that level of amazingness.<br />
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3. Chocolate, Chocolate by Frances Park and Ginger Park<br />
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I was browsing my local library looking for something new and random to read when I came across this one. It was in the cooking/baking section and the minute I read the back cover I knew I had to read it! This book is a true story and it was soooooo much fun to read. I fell in love with the two sisters! It's about Ginger and Francis Park who decide to open a chocolate shop in D.C. Anyone who loves success stories and ones about anything chocolate related should definitely pick this one up!<br />
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4. The Selection by Kiera Cass<br />
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I had been craving some young adult fiction lately and while I had started to read the Matched trilogy I was having a hard time getting into the second book. I remembered hearing about The Selection a long time ago and decided to check it out! Its another dystopian novel where the society is divided into castes ranging from 1-8. When its determined the Prince needs to find a wife they invite all girls in a certain age range to apply to be placed in the competition. The book follows America Singer, a 5 in the caste system (one of the lower levels), and how the Selection process changes her entire life. This book is full of decadence when it comes to palace life and you can't help but fall in love with the characters. Any one who is interested in young adult fiction should read this one. I have already put in a request for the second novel at the library and I really hope it comes in this week!!<br />
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I have read a few others recently too but these were my most favorite!! You should also check out <span style="color: blue;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/The-Cats-Table-Vintage-International/dp/0307744418/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1408298863&sr=8-1&keywords=The+Cat%27s+Table" target="_blank">The Cat's Table</a></span> by Michael Ondaatje, <span style="color: blue;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/The-Goldfinch-Pulitzer-National-Finalists/dp/0316055433/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1408298948&sr=8-1&keywords=The+Goldfinch" target="_blank">The Goldfinch</a></span> by Donna Tartlett, <span style="color: blue;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/The-Secret-Magic-Deborah-Johnson/dp/0399157727/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1408298972&sr=8-1&keywords=The+Secret+of+Magic" target="_blank">The Secret of Magic</a></span> by Deborah Johnson, and <span style="color: blue;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/The-Chaperone-Laura-Moriarty/dp/1594631433/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1408299004&sr=8-1&keywords=the+chaperone" target="_blank">The Chaperone</a></span> by Laura Moriarty.<br />
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Happy Reading! Kendallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11822742398421343574noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1371559979891716036.post-7352091294434058572014-07-05T08:00:00.000-07:002014-07-05T08:00:01.973-07:00Weekly FavoritesAnother round of weekly favorites coming your way!<br />
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1. Books in the mail. I love getting any mail but one of my favorite things to get are books! I recently placed a large order on Amazon.com for used books and impatiently checked my mail every day for a sign of them. Normally I check my mail once a week but I parked my car close to mail boxes every day in order to check for books! I finally received the last of the 9 books that I ordered and I am soooo happy!! On top of that I also received my Old Navy order of a couple new dresses and some capri's!!<br />
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I've started Frances & Bernard (2nd book from the bottom) but I'll be honest I am soooo anxious to start The Secret of Magic!! Watch for a bunch of book reviews coming up!<br />
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2. Peanut Butter M&M's!! These have always been a weakness of mine but recently I bought a 1lb bag on sale at Target! Was it a bad idea? More than likely but I poured them into a tupperware bowl and only allow myself one handful each night. And since I only get one handful I spread them out over the evening so I don't feel too guilty :)<br />
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3. Keeping a journal. I have always loved to write and bought this amazing journal late last year. Do I journal every night? No, but I am getting into the habit of journaling every night now. It's an amazing relief to get out my thoughts and feelings on paper. And since no one is ever going to read it, heck I probably won't even go back and read it, I can say whatever is on my mind. If I want to bitch and complain I can without raining on anyone's day. I can also cry into my journal over frustrations and I can share happy times without sounding like I'm bragging. I can say stupid things, feel sorry for myself, and pump myself up. If you haven't journaled I highly recommend giving it a try. In fact I recently had to purchase another journal as this one is filling up! I find the cutest and most inspiring journals at TJ Maxx and Home Goods!!<br />
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4. Boysenberry syrup! I love this syrup more than any other syrup I have ever had in my life. And because it's a little on the pricey side and never seems to be on sale I use it sparingly! I like to treat myself every once in awhile and there are just certain foods I only indulge in once in awhile...I hate when things lose their luxury. Does anyone have a food or beverage they feel is a special treat? I grew up with this syrup thanks to my Dad, well more so my Mom cause she did the grocery shopping but my Dad is the reason we got to have this syrup! I recently indulged in this syrup when I made Buttermilk Blueberry Pancakes (recipe coming soon) and man oh man was it heaven!! Amazing...that's all I can say! Pick some up if you haven't tried it before...it's worth it!<br />
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5. My Cuisinart Electric Grill! This has been one of the best purchases I've made! I am very lucky to have a large patio and I spend as much time as possible out there!! And one of my favorite things to do is BBQ dinner! I love BBQing during the summer and the winter! It's easy and the food tastes so much better than when I cook it off in the oven! I have been trying to BBQ as much as possible and this little baby makes it easy! No propane, no charcoal, no mess!! It just plugs into the wall and cooks like an electric stove! I actually purchased this off BeyondtheRack.com and got a steal of a deal! It's perfect for an apartment balcony!!<br />
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And there you have it folks...this weeks favorites!! I hope it's been a great week for everyone! And that you all are recovering from all the 4th of July fun! I personally am not a fan of 4th of July Festivities! I love the meaning of the holiday but I am not a fan of the actual fireworks so I can assure you I am up bright and early today! Going to try out Yoga for the first time and get in some good reading. And hopefully if my toe isn't bothering me too much I'd like to take Roxy for a good walk, she's been so good and deserves a nice walk!<br />
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Have a wonderful day!Kendallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11822742398421343574noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1371559979891716036.post-50785782234673610742014-07-04T21:12:00.002-07:002014-07-04T21:12:51.408-07:00Buttermilk Blueberry Breakfast Cake<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I have been pretty obsessed lately with trying out new recipes...so much that I haven't had much time to blog! I will admit that I have spent most of my evenings at home watching Grey's Anatomy and baking up a storm! I made this one recently and brought it into work...it was devoured pretty quickly :)</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I found this recipe for <span style="color: blue;"><a href="http://www.alexandracooks.com/2011/06/29/buttermilk-blueberry-breakfast-cake/" target="_blank">Buttermilk Blueberry Breakfast Cake</a></span> on Pinterest...yes I still get most of my new recipes from there. I have been dying to get my hands on some blueberries and bake up something amazing but I wasn't sure exactly what it was I wanted to bake. I scrolled through my Pinterest boards in an attempt to bake something that I pinned awhile back...still trying to be more diligent about actually making the things I pinned. This one just happens to be one that I pinned when I first got hooked on Pinterest.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Wouldn't you love to wake up to this for breakfast?</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">This recipe was so easy but you do need to have a few things on hand in order to make it. I had to go to the store to pick up the Buttermilk, Blueberries, and Lemon...I just don't keep those stocked!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">This recipe was amazing! There was just a slight lemon flavor to it but the blueberries overpowered everything...in a great way! I am a huge fan of anything blueberry flavored so this was a hit for me. And it was wonderful when warmed up in the oven and the microwave!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Just check out those blueberries...YUM!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">This amazingly easy and delicious recipe is courtesy of the blog <a href="http://www.alexandracooks.com/" target="_blank">Alexandra Kitchen</a> and you can bet I'll be trying more of her recipes! Make sure to go check out her blog and be sure to try this one if you are a lover of breakfast dishes and blueberries!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I hope everyone has a Safe and Happy Fourth of July!</span></span>Kendallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11822742398421343574noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1371559979891716036.post-30465141752975093912014-06-30T12:00:00.000-07:002014-06-30T12:00:02.563-07:00Thirty by Thirty<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I have been on a roll with reading lately and it's been amazing! Yes I know I promised recipes and I can assure you those are coming...I've been baking, reading, and binge watching Grey's Anatomy!! Since I broke my toe my social life has kind of taken a dive but I am enjoying every minute of being at home and engaging in my favorite hobbies!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This past weekend I sat down and read a wonderful book in a day! It was easy to read in a day because it wasn't a fictional novel, it was short, and it was applicable to where I am at in my life!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I first heard about this book from one of those random book lists on Pinterest...yes I am still hopelessly addicted to Pinterest and I don't foresee that changing any time soon. I am all about self improvement books and while this isn't necessarily a self improvement book it is a practical checklist of what you should have and know by 30. Does it all apply to every individual? Absolutely not. But this book does give you hope that entering your thirties isn't as bad as some people make it seem.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">While I'm perfectly content at staying 28 for the moment I am feeling less anxious about entering my thirties in a couple years and I am determined to achieve everything in this book. I can already check off a few things...For example:</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21px;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">And I am so looking forward to discovering these things:</span></span><br />
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<li style="line-height: 21px;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The realization that you are actually going to have an old age -- and some money set aside to help fund it.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 21px;">Something ridiculously expensive that you bought for yourself, just because you deserve it.</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 21px;">When to try harder and when to walk away.</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 21px;">How to live alone, even if you don’t like to.</span></span></span></li>
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<span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21px;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">For those of you on the cusp of turning 30 I highly recommend you check out this book. My copy now resides on my entertainment stand for future reading and referencing when I start one of my million freak outs about turning 30.</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21px;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">And don't tell anyone but I think I'm almost to the point of being perfectly happy to kiss my twenties good bye! I'll enjoy the last two years of being in my twenties but I think I'm ready to be in my thirties and just moving forward in my life!</span></span><br />
<br />Kendallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11822742398421343574noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1371559979891716036.post-20428840586448881312014-06-27T07:00:00.000-07:002014-06-27T07:00:05.329-07:00Weekly Favorites!Another week full of favorites coming at you!! I think it's amazing how easy it is to come up with favorites but soooo hard to narrow it down to 5...but I promised only 5 so here you go :)<br />
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1. Clif Crunch bars in Chocolate Chip!! This granola bar is amazing!! I first discovered these at work and I am officially hooked!! I'm not usually a fan of granola bars because lets be honest....they really aren't that healthy for you. Don't get wrong I used to devour Chewy bars, Kudos bars, and Fiber One bars but once I realized that they aren't low in Weight Watcher points I stopped enjoying them.<br />
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But one bite of these and I was officially hooked!! I do however limit myself to only have them when I haven't had time for breakfast before I leave the house and I keep my stash at work! If these babies lived in my pantry I'd devour them every single day!! I highly recommend you check them out if you're a fan of granola bars!<br />
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2. Snuggling with Belle! This cat literally sleeps with me every single night and cuddles me more than Roxy at night. But she rarely cuddles me like this when I'm laying on the couch. I let her sleep like this for about 20 minutes....only because I know she misses her sister Jasmine (who now resides with my ex) and this is exactly how they would sleep together. I will gladly let her snuggle me like this any time she wants!<br />
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3. Grey's Anatomy. Netflix has done it again! I took a small break from Scandal and ended up getting hooked on a show that I really didn't think I would. But nope this show has now taken over my TV! I baked all day this past Sunday (recipes coming soon) and I had it on the whole day! I don't know if it's a good thing or bad thing but from my kitchen I can slightly move the TV and have a perfect angle while I whisk away! If you haven't checked out Grey's Anatomy and you are looking for a new show to get sucked into I highly recommend this one...and yes I still think everyone should check out Scandal!!<br />
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4. A few weeks ago I ended up in the hospital because I was having some deficiencies in nutrients...Iron being a major one! I used to be really good about cooking dinners that included all the basics but since living on my own I got really lazy. Dinners didn't happen or they consisted of cereal or popcorn! But since my doctor recommended that I start taking a bunch of supplements and that I needed to increase my Iron levels I went out and bought myself london broil! And thanks to my awesome new grill I have been enjoying delicious steak dinners with spinach salads!! I must say I could not be happier that I am back to cooking dinner for myself..and the leftovers are wonderful for lunch the next day!!<br />
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5. Bath & Body Works Velvet Sugar body spray! This is my new scent!! I am obsessed with this from Bath and Body! I have the body spray, the lotion and the body wash...in fact I should stock up soon on the body wash before they take it away....unless they already have...note to self check on that! I use this spray on the daily and I have received quite a few compliments on how lovely it smells!! <br />
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There you have it folks!! My Weekly Favorites!! I hope everyone has had a wonderful week and here's to a beautiful weekend!!<br />
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P.S. Stay tuned for quite a few new recipes...Brown Butter Snickerdoodles, Peanut Butter Chocolate Bars, Flourless Peanut Butter Chocolate Butterscotch cookies, and Thai Peanut Chicken Wraps :)Kendallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11822742398421343574noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1371559979891716036.post-46813233473785639352014-06-24T07:00:00.000-07:002014-06-24T07:00:00.696-07:00City Girl, Country VetLast weekend I was able to finish City Girl, Country Vet by Cathy Woodman. This book was a gift from my friend Alycia and I'm sure she selected it for me because A. It's all about animals and B. It's a British Chick Lit!!<br />
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The book revolves around Maz who ventures out to the country to fill in as a relief Vet. Her friend Emma owns a vet practice and is taking some time off to travel and decompress with her husband. Maz, who hails from London agrees, but soon discovers that she may not be cut out for small town country life! Between a deep rooted vet rivalry, your typical town odd balls, and a romantic interest it's a fun read! I never got to a point where I was bored and I was always rooting for the best for a <i>majority</i> of the characters. <br />
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And a huge shout out to Alycia because this book was already a winner before I was even 20 pages in...<br />
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I had to do a double take as soon as I saw my name in the book!! I was like oh yes I'm already sold on this book!! It was amazing so of course I took a picture right away :)<br />
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For those who love British Lit this is another must read! And it was a quick read for me! I read this over two days and enjoyed every minute! It's a little predictable and of course it's a chick lit so there's a bit of unrealistic romance in there but who doesn't love that??<br />
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Overall I give this book an A+!! Thank you to Miss Alycia for providing me with yet another great novel!Kendallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11822742398421343574noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1371559979891716036.post-89853059757817665822014-06-20T07:00:00.000-07:002014-06-20T07:00:07.508-07:00Weekly Favorites!One post that I absolutely love to read from other bloggers are the Friday Favorites! I'm not even going to kid myself on this one...last time I tried to do a Friday Favorites I think I may have gotten one done. I have found that by committing myself to doing a post on a specific day I just don't end up doing it. I usually get busy or have nothing to report so instead of committing to listing out my favorites on a Friday...I'm just going to do a weekly favorites. It will probably always be posted on a weekend because no matter what I can find time on a Saturday or Sunday to blog!<br />
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So without further ado here is the first of many weekly favorites.<br />
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1. I discovered these the other day when I picked up a sandwich from Subway! I've been going out on a limb lately and trying all sorts of new foods! These are hands down a winner!! And bonus less fat!! I am all about lots of flavor and these do not disappoint. If you are a fan of jalapenos at all....which I am a HUGE fan of them....make sure to check these out next time you stop at a sandwich shop or the grocery store!!<br />
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2. The local newspaper...hard copy. Whenever my coworkers landlords go on vacation she brings in their daily paper and I always snatch it up! I wait until the end of the day before taking it and then devour it the minute I get home! Don't get me wrong I love that there are so many news sources online and available for free but there is nothing like reading the hard copy of a newspaper. There are so many little articles that I wouldn't find online unless I knew exactly where to look! It also brings me back to when I was younger and I'd get up with Paps in the morning. I would only read the funnies but he'd read the paper and we'd have breakfast together! One of my favorite memories with my Paps!<br />
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3. Another perk of work! We have Safeway deliver all of our food items for our new hire Academy as well as our creamers and milk...yes we are very spoiled by our company and they provide us with coffee, half & half, milk, and creamer. It's definitely a major perk...and I do all of the ordering so when we get samples in I get first pick!! I was super excited to get these samples of Quaker Warm & Crunchy Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal! You warm up some milk with this and it is delightful! I will definitely be purchasing these as a regular breakfast moving forward!<br />
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4. Netflix has been an evil thing for me but I do enjoy it so much! I finally finished watching all of the Sons of Anarchy and I cannot wait until the final season this fall...Until then I knew I needed another new show to start. I'd heard great things about the tv show Scandal and I can officially say that I am obsessed! I cannot stop watching this show! I am already onto season 3 and it takes everything in me to force myself to go to bed at a decent hour. If you haven't checked it out and you enjoy political drama make sure to start from season 1...however be prepared to be hooked from the start!!<br />
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5. Country Concerts!! I have forgotten how much I enjoy going to country concerts!! My friend Jules and I scored some free tickets for the Friday night concert where we saw Joe Nichols and Hunter Hayes!! Not only that but our coworker and friend Nicole snuck us into the VIP area and then got us seats up in the front!! We had a blast and it was the perfect way to end the work week!! I cannot wait to go to more country concerts!!<br />
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There you have it folks! These are just a few of my favorites from the past week but if I didn't limit myself to 5!!<br />
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I hope everyone has a fantastic weekend! I am planning on some new recipes coming up and will be starting up another book soon! Kendallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11822742398421343574noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1371559979891716036.post-13389764872749058132014-06-19T07:00:00.000-07:002014-06-19T07:00:01.225-07:00The End of Bridget JonesAny one who knows me well knows that I LOVE LOVE LOVE British Chick Lit! I am obsessed with the Brits and all their quirkiness!! In fact if I could sell my soul to become British I would!! I love everything about them....well everything that I know about them anyways :)<br />
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One of my all time favorite British Chick Lits is of course Bridget Jones! I love the books and adore the movies! Renee Zellweger is the perfect Bridget Jones...don't even try and fight me on it!<br />
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One of my Christmas gifts from my parents was the third and I'm guessing final novel for Bridget Jones. I have waited 6 months to read it because I wasn't sure I was ready for it to end. I am one of those readers who will have less than 100 pages in a book and set it down for a few days because I am just not ready for the book to be over. Unlike movies which I can watch over and over again until I can quote the entire thing....I can't seem to reread books. The magic isn't there once I know how it's going to end.<br />
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There are few books that I can reread....for example Harry Potter...I will always read the Harry Potter novels over and over again! And yes I am still waiting on my Hogwarts Letter even though I am well past the age! I can reread all the Hunger Games, The Treachery of Beautiful Things, anything by Gillian Flynn, The Help, and almost all of Sophie Kinsella's books. Okay so I guess that's quite a few but I know people who will reread a million books over and over again!<br />
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Unfortunately the Bridget Jones' books are not included in that last...the movies yes absolutely. I put them on all the time when I'm falling asleep at night but the books not so much! Do I keep them?? Absolutely!<br />
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Once I finally started Bridget Jones Mad About the Boy I couldn't put it down....at least not until I had a little over 30 pages to go and then I set it aside for three days before I finally finished it. I was just not ready for it to end!!<br />
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The book picks up with Bridget years later...2 children and the unfortunate death of her beloved Mark Darcy...not spoiling anything that is clearly in the synopsis of the novel. It follows Bridget through the trials of moving on in the only way Bridget Jones could do it....awkwardly! This woman could make anyone look like a picture of perfection! She is so quirky and such a hilarious mess! What can I say I absolutely adore her!<br />
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The book is set again in diary format...could it be any other way? She details her feelings on being a single mother, the joys and pitfalls of having a young toy boy (referred to here in the States as a boy toy), helping her still single friends through their relationships, and trying to start her career up again following the loss of Mark.<br />
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Now if I had it my way and could create a happily ever after I'd leave the third book out of the publishing world. I rather liked imagining her and Mark Darcy living happily ever after...just the way they are. But of course life isn't about happily ever after and I will say Helen Fielding did an amazing job of disposing of a beloved character and still leaving you happy with the way life goes on for Bridget. You will find that you like all characters in this novel and that you really are rooting for them all to find happiness.<br />
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If you are a fan of Bridget Jones be sure to read this one. She is....as can only be described...the Bridget Jones we all love!<br />
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Overall grade - A+++...Now Helen Fielding needs to leave it alone and be good with how she finished Bridget's story. I can't take another heartbreak for Bridget!!Kendallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11822742398421343574noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1371559979891716036.post-82576707298622673782014-06-10T08:00:00.000-07:002014-06-10T08:00:04.916-07:00Welcome Back to Life<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Is anybody still out there??</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">I have resurfaced my blogging friends! And let's just cut to the chase and start with life updates...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">1. I am currently going through a divorce. It's not messy, we remain friends and now we both are moving on with our lives!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">2. Because of going through a divorce that entailed a lot of stress and a lot of figuring things out.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">3. I am now living happily in my one bedroom (gorgeous) apartment with little Miss Roxy and Miss Belle! Just us girls!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">4. I am extremely lucky to be supported by my amazing family and friends!</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: small;">My awesome brother in law Steve with his amazing photo bomb skills! And my adorable nephew Quigley!</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: small;"> The bestie Alycia! She has been nothing but supportive and made sure I got all the fun of the Holiday Season!! :)</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: small;">My friend soul mate Jules! We also met through REACH and instantly bonded!</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">There are so many other amazing people in my life but all of these have helped me through everything I've been going through! They've all been the shining lights at the end of my tunnel and I am forever grateful for all their love and support!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">5. I absolutely love going to work every day and feel so lucky to have an amazing work family! And I recently got to take my first helicopter ride!! YAY!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">6. I modeled in a bridal fashion last year which was such a fun experience and I look forward to doing it again!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">And the experience that will be hard to top....SKY DIVING!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"> Sky Diving is by the far the coolest thing I've ever done! It was the perfect way to spend my actual birthday and is an experience I will never forget!! And it's one I will definitely be doing again!! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">8. Happiness! After months of feeling like my whole world was crashing in I have found my happiness again! I am starting to feel like I am living life again and I am so excited to continue on my new journey.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">And what does this new journey entail? Lots of fun, lots of sun, lots of family time, lots of adventures, back to blogging, getting back to a healthy life style, and enjoying every single minute of life!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">I hope all you faithful readers are still out there and still interested in what this girl has to share! I know that I am excited to be back to the blogging community!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Stay tuned for a new cookie recipe and a few book reviews! I've read quite a few good ones in the past few months!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Thanks for sticking through this very long post and for those you joining me on this new chapter of life...thank you for supporting me!</span><br />
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But what better a time to check in and a share a new recipe on the a Monday evening? I've got my Seahawks on in the background and a cute little Roxy cuddled up next to me! <br />
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I just have to share this awesome recipe that I found from Pinterest! It's such an easy but extremely tasty pasta dish that I recommend every one try this recipe! <br />
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Without further ado here is the newest dinner recipe to have found a permanent home in our house ----- <a href="http://www.amusingfoodie.com/2013/08/farfalle-with-garlic-parmesan-cream-sauce-and-pan-seared-chicken-sausage.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">Farfalle with Garlic Parmesan Cream Sauce & Pan Seared Chicken Sausage</span></a>.<br />
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I loved this recipe! Added a slice of garlic toast on the side and it was a perfect fall dinner!! And perfect as leftovers! The only small alterations I made to the original recipe was that I used a basil and cheese sausage! I can't remember the brand but I would say pick your favorite and go with that! And the last alteration I made...I left out the spinach!! I really have tried to like spinach but I really think it's never going to happen! :)<br />
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Enjoy this recipe and a big thanks to <a href="http://www.amusingfoodie.com/2013/08/farfalle-with-garlic-parmesan-cream-sauce-and-pan-seared-chicken-sausage.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">(a)Musing Foodie</span></a> for sharing the recipe!Kendallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11822742398421343574noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1371559979891716036.post-50194009059814996772013-10-04T00:30:00.000-07:002013-10-04T00:30:00.331-07:00Friday Favorites - October 4th, 2013Good Morning and Happy Friday to You!!<br />
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I absolutely love reading other blogs who do a Friday Favorites so I figured why not jump on the bandwagon myself!! <br />
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Here are my first Friday Favorites!<br />
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1. This adorable little note pad! I found this at Bed Bath and Beyond the other week and thought it was super cute!! I've been on the lookout for something small that I could keep in my purse for when I need to jot something down and this was right on the money! Plus the proceeds from the sale went towards Breast Cancer Awareness...Win-Win!<br />
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2. Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte! Of course this is probably a favorite on a lot of people's list but I had to share! I waited until 10/3 to have my first PSL of the year!! It was delightful and made my morning start off with a smile!<br />
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3. Sleepytime Tea! I have been having trouble sleeping lately, for a few weeks actually so I've started a new regime this week and it's been working. I am in love with this sleepy time tea! This and some melatonin seem to help me fall asleep.<br />
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4. <a href="http://www.gopicnic.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">GoPicnic</span></a> Lunches - I found out about this awesome site from Groupon. They had a deal one day and I figured hey why not try it, keep a few stashed at work for those days I'm running late or I forget my lunch! So far I've tried this Peanut Butter & Crackers one and loved it!! <br />
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It was pretty filling too because check out how much food you get (pear was not included in the box):<br />
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And on the inside of the box was a Suduko puzzle! I am pretty horrible at those so I didn't even try but I thought it was so clever of them...it was like an extra treat!! The Groupon deal I purchased was a sweet deal and I ended up with 9 different packs of these in all different varieties...don't be surprised if these pop up again on the blog :)<br />
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5. Last but definitely not least this little guy....It's from a Pin on Pinterest and every single time I look at it I cannot help by smile! This week has been a pretty stressful week so I like having this little guy to cheer me up! I mean how can you not smile when you look at this adorable face?<br />
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There you have it folks my first Friday Favorites!! I hope that everyone has a wonderful Friday and very fun weekend!!<br />
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Kendallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11822742398421343574noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1371559979891716036.post-49107296808540554732013-10-01T12:46:00.000-07:002013-10-01T12:46:33.703-07:00Books and Cooks...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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I am pretty excited for tomorrow as we are having a company party!! For 6 years the company I am working for has been voted Best in the Business and we are celebrating tomorrow!! It should be a blast!!<br />
*Side Note - I was actually laid off from my position last year (12/31/12 to be exact) but I started at my new company this past April and I love it!! :)<br />
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I thought today I'd share with you a couple new books and some new foods I've tried recently!<br />
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I always hit up the clearance section at Target because you never know what kind of little items you might find to try out! I usually find small things of flavored coffee to try or flavorings to add to your meals! My other favorite place to browse the food racks is TJ Maxx. Yup TJ Maxx! I always find good flavored coffees there, scone & muffin mixes, and now I've found a Quinoa mix! I have never had Quinoa but figured I'd jump on the band wagon before another health food takes over. Last night I decided to combine my two finds - Lemon & Herb Quinoa with steak marinated in Campbell's Skillet Sauces Fire Roasted Tomato!<br />
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I will be honest I have no idea how people can rave about Quinoa the way they do! Perhaps it's because I'm a texture person when it comes to my food and there is just something wrong to me about the texture of this stuff but you can put me down as not a fan of it! I even waited the full 20 minutes for it to absorb the water, then 5 minutes to sit, then fluffed....but nope I took two bites and couldn't do it! For those of you who do like Quinoa make sure to hit up your local TJ Maxx to see what they have to offer in flavors!<br />
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Onto the skillet sauce....DELISH! I was pleasantly surprised how good this sauce was! Whenever I see Fire Roasted on anything I usually find it to not be quite as "firey" as I like but this one was right on the money! And so easy...brown up your meat, toss in your sauce, and let simmer til your meat is cooked! If you can find this one make sure to try it...I know I'll be on the look out for different flavors!<br />
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Onto the books...I recently put out a post on Facebook requesting suggestions for a book I could devour! I was looking for something that would suck me in and make it hard for me to accomplish anything over the weekend! One of my super sweet coworkers left two books sitting on my desk waiting for me the next morning! One of those was The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky.<br />
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A good friend of mine Laura had recommended this one to me awhile back but I completely forgot about it, especially since I watched the movie (very sweet movie for all you cinema lovers). I was lucky enough to sit down Sunday and read this entire book! It was a 4 star story and such an easy read! It's written in letter format which I love! I definitely recommend this book! <br />
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And one more book that I recently purchased is a 5 Year Q&A Book!! <br />
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I heard about this book recently from a vlogger on YouTube and it sounded right up my alley. I really like to keep a journal but some nights I just want to read or I am so tired that the minute my head hits the pillow I am out...this books allows me to still record a thought each day! Basically for 5 years you record your answer to each question and every day has a different question! I really love this and think it will be so fun to see what changes and what doesn't change in my answers! Another "book" I would recommend to everyone! <br />
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Well folks I should probably wrap this post up as my lunch break is nearing its end! I will leave you with a few fun upcoming things I've got going on though...<br />
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I am currently rereading all the Harry Potter books! I have not read these since the first time I read them and think it's so fun going back through book 1 now! I just love everything about Harry Potter!! I am also reading a few other books on the side but the next one I am starting is called The Fault in Our Stars...the second book my coworker lent me!<br />
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This week, aside from the work party tomorrow, I've got happy hour with my best friend Alycia, Coffee and a walk with a friend on Saturday, Decorating for Halloween!! and Sunday morning Chuckles and I have a date to watch the first episode of the new season of Once Upon a Time! He is working nights now so we will be DVRing it and watching it together a WEEK LATE!! It's killing us both to have it sitting on the DVR but it's our show so no sneak watching it!!<br />
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I hope everyone has a great rest of your week and I'll be back on Friday with my Weekly Favorites!!Kendallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11822742398421343574noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1371559979891716036.post-62445212839670396832013-09-29T14:15:00.000-07:002013-09-29T14:15:55.362-07:00Blog Hiatus is Over!Hello Readers!!<br />
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I hope you are all still out there and interested in what I have to share! After a few months of contemplation I have realized how much I've been missing this little ol' blog of mine and I have decided to bring it back to life!! I have spent the last 3 months (approx) thinking about how much I have wanted to get back into blogging but then remembering how time consuming and stressful it started to be. But in these 3 months I also have determined a way to blog and keep my sanity which will be to limit myself to only 3 posts a week. I have already set aside time on my calendar and I am so extremely excited to be coming back to the wonderful blogging community.<br />
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This time around I will still be focusing on book reviews, new recipes, crafts, etc but I will also be tossing in some randomized posts...such as Friday Favorites, new product finds, weekend recaps, holiday festivities and more! I actually love that a lot of bloggers do a Friday Favorites post and I think it's a fun way to focus on the positive stuff that has gone on throughout your week.<br />
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I can't express how excited I am to be diving back into blogging. And I hope I didn't lose my fabulous readers during this hiatus!!<br />
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So without further ado lets kick this off with a new recipe! :)<br />
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This past weekend I was lucky enough to spend my entire weekend at HOME!! It was lovely!! I was able to relax, bake, read, and do some things around the house!<br />
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I ended up trying a new recipe that I've held onto since last Fall.....Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies...<br />
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These were super easy to make and included two fun ingredients:</div>
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<strong><u><span style="font-size: large;">Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies</span></u></strong></div>
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3 cups uncooked oats</div>
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2 cups flour</div>
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1 tsp baking soda</div>
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1 tsp cinnamon</div>
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1/2 tsp ground cloves</div>
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1/2 tsp salt</div>
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1 cup butter, softened</div>
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1 cup light brown sugar</div>
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1/2 cup white sugar</div>
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1 egg</div>
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1 tsp vanilla extract</div>
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1 cup pumpkin puree</div>
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1 cup dried cranberries</div>
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees.</div>
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Combine oats, flour, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, and salt. Set aside.</div>
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Combine butter and sugar until light and fluffy.</div>
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Add in eggs.</div>
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Add in vanilla and pumpkin puree.</div>
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Add in the flour mixture.</div>
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Stir in cranberries.</div>
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Drop by spoonfuls onto baking sheets</div>
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Bake for 10 - 12 minutes.</div>
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I ended up doing a split on these cookies. I divided the batter in half and only put cranberries in one half. </div>
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I got this recipe from the blog <a href="http://www.motherthyme.com/2011/10/pumpkin-oatmeal-cookies.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">Mother Thyme</span></a>.</div>
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This past week was quite the week of baking and I ended up sending these to Chuckles work today! I just couldn't have any more baked goods in the house! This week alone I made chocolate chip cookies and muffins for Chuckles and Monday night I will be baking cookies for work because....Tuesday is <a href="http://www.mahalo.com/national-homemade-cookies-day/" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">National Homemade Cookie Day</span></a>!!</div>
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Alright my lovely readers I am off to finish up Laundry and enjoy what is left of my wonderful weekend at home!! I hope everyone has had an enjoyable weekend!!</div>
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Kendallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11822742398421343574noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1371559979891716036.post-65326086615903562312012-11-20T13:00:00.000-08:002012-11-20T13:00:11.467-08:00A Bittersweet GoodbyeHello Family, Friends, Readers, and Fellow Bloggers,<br />
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I have a pretty big announcement to make!! I have decided to stop blogging!! I have always said that I would blog until it was no longer fun and unfortunately I have reached that point.<br />
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I have been blogging since March of 2009 and have enjoyed every minute of it until recently.<br />
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Honestly, it started to take up too much of my time. I realized I wasn't scrapbooking as much as I want to, I wasn't reading as much as I want to, and I had started to get frustrated with how much time it took when making a new recipe! A lot of people don't realize how much time blogging takes and kudos to all you bloggers out there that have been doing it way longer and post all the time!!<br />
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It actually took me a couple weeks to make this decision and I kept thinking that I'd change my mind, but unfortunately the thought of giving up my blogging makes me feel more relief than anything else! I get to start cooking and baking new recipes just for fun! I can trade in the time I'd be editing photos and writing posts for reading and scrapbooking!<br />
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I want to thank everyone for all their support and interest in my little ol' blog! It really has been a fun experience and even though I won't be writing any longer I will still be an avid reader of blogs!! If I follow you don't you worry I'm not dropping off from the blogger world completely!! I will still be checking in often and reading all my favorites!!<br />
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I feel the need to recommend a couple recipes and one book to you before I sign off -<br />
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<a href="http://www.amazon.com/The-Violets-March-A-Novel/dp/0452297036/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1353444528&sr=8-1&keywords=the+violets+of+march+by+sarah+jio" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">The Violets of March</span></a> by Sarah Jio - Go out and get this book immediatly! It's one of the best books I've read in such a long time! It's an amazing story that keeps you guessing and keeps you completely involved from the beginning!! I highly recommend this book and give it an A++++!!<br />
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And here's a couple recipes that I've tried recently that are a must make :)<br />
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<a href="http://www.macheesmo.com/2010/03/breakfast-sandwiches/" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">Breakfast Sandwiches</span></a> - making the eggs in the oven was genius!<br />
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<a href="http://www.laurenslatest.com/pumpkin-macaroni-cheese-with-bacon/" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">Pumpkin Mac N' Cheese</span></a> - this recipe was pretty involved but so delish! It was a little rich so you won't each much and I highly recommend a salad on the side, but if you love Pumpkin (as you all know I do) then you must try this recipe!! Did I mention you include bacon?<br />
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Well folks I have enjoyed sharing wonderful books and delicious recipes with you all but it's time to wrap this post up!! I've been putting off writing it for a few days cause once it's done it's done!<br />
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I hope you all have an amazing Thanksgiving, where you eat lots of yummy food and spend time with family!!<br />
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Enjoy the Christmas season, you all know we definitely will!!<br />
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And a Happy New Year to You Too!! 2013 is going to be a year of relaxation and free time for the Chuckles and I!! I hope it's an amazing year for everyone!!<br />
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Love,<br />
Kendall <br />
<br />Kendallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11822742398421343574noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1371559979891716036.post-33782252708457251892012-11-07T08:58:00.002-08:002012-11-07T08:58:30.166-08:00Insurgent - Book 2<div style="text-align: center;">
I just finished up Insurgent by Veronica Roth. This is the follow up book to <a href="http://abitofthisadashofthat.blogspot.com/2012/07/divergent.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #e06666;">Divergent</span></a> which I loved!! </div>
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<span style="color: blue;"><span style="color: black;">This book picks up right where <a href="http://abitofthisadashofthat.blogspot.com/2012/07/divergent.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #e06666;">Divergent</span></a> left off, but it's action from the start! In <a href="http://abitofthisadashofthat.blogspot.com/2012/07/divergent.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #e06666;">Divergent</span></a> it seems to start out relatively slow and then all the action happens the last half of the book. Insurgent is action-packed from start to finish!!</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: blue;"><span style="color: black;">The book follows Tris (and all the usual characters) as she tries to figure out why the Erudite have chosen to attack the factions. It's such an interesting storyline and the whole time they speak of this sacred information that only a select few are aware of. Obviously that makes it almost impossible to put this book down because curiosity kicks in and you <i>must</i> know what the secret is. </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: blue;"><span style="color: black;">I was into this book from the start, it had my full attention the whole time! Some moments might drag a little but not much and if you forge ahead a few pages you are dropped into more action. </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: blue;"><span style="color: black;">I don't want to say too much more about the storyline because I'm hoping some of you will pick up <a href="http://abitofthisadashofthat.blogspot.com/2012/07/divergent.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #e06666;">Divergent</span></a> and Insurgent to read. They really are quite interesting and very easy reads! </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: blue;"><span style="color: black;">Overall grade - A+! </span> </span></div>
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Kendallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11822742398421343574noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1371559979891716036.post-70580808847677490282012-11-02T07:00:00.000-07:002012-11-02T07:00:10.778-07:00Pumpkin French Toast<div style="text-align: center;">
Despite the temperatures still being in the high 70s, low 80s outside we have been acting like it's fall inside!! I just cannot seem to get enough Pumpkin flavored food!!</div>
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I absolutely love getting into the kitchen on weekend mornings and cooking up a flavorful breakfast! All week long it's overnight oats or Cheerios so when I have the time to whip up something else I am excited!! Most recently I whipped up some Pumpkin French Toast!</div>
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This recipe is super easy and you probably will have everything you need on hand!</div>
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For obvious reasons I cut the recipe down. I knew I'd be the only one eating as Chuck's not a huge breakfast person. </div>
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Combine your egg(s), pumpkin, milk, and pumpkin pie spice in a small bowl (or whatever you normally use when making french toast.)</div>
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After mixing up your "batter" get to dipping those bread slices...</div>
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Toss onto a warmed up pan. I sprayed it with a little olive oil spray before putting the slice of french toast on there.</div>
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I really enjoyed this recipe. I sprinkled mine with pumpkin pie spice and dipped into syrup! It is another perfect fall breakfast...especially paired with a hot cup of coffee!! Make sure to check out the Pumpkin Pancakes if you are a fan of these!!</div>
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Of course the recipe was found on <a href="http://pinterest.com/KendallGarcia/" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">Pinterest</span></a>! You may view the original recipe <a href="http://www.emilybites.com/2012/10/pumpkin-french-toast.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">here</span></a>!</div>
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Kendallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11822742398421343574noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1371559979891716036.post-70078665987265561792012-10-31T07:00:00.000-07:002012-10-31T07:00:09.078-07:00Pumpkin Pie Croissants!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I think it's safe to say now that unless I tell you otherwise all new recipes come from the magical <a href="http://pinterest.com/KendallGarcia/" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">Pinterest</span></a>! I am thoroughly hooked, which is why I held out so long before joining. I'm not even joking, both my Mom and Sister were on it long before me and I just fought it and fought it...for this reason exactly...I have become consumed with the recipes and craft projects! But...it's amazing and I love it!</div>
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My colleague and I at work are in charge of a wonderful Halloween Dessert Potluck and we thought a great way to get people to sign up was to lure them in with baked goods! Of course I volunteered, in fact remember I made <a href="http://abitofthisadashofthat.blogspot.com/2012/10/cinnamon-cupcakes-with-pumpkin.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #e06666;">Cinnamon Cupcakes with Pumpkin Buttercream Frosting</span></a>...well this time I made Pumpkin Pie Croissants!</div>
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<li>2 tubes of crescent rolls</li>
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The first thing you want to do is combine the cream cheese (softened), pumpkin, 1 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice, and 3 tbsp sugar.</div>
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Mix it all together really well. Make sure your cream cheese is softened, mine didn't get as smooth as I would like, but I'm also super impatient and didn't want to wait any longer!</div>
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In a small bowl combine the remaining sugar and pumpkin spice. You will use this to "roll" the crescent rolls in. I was a little skeptical about this step but trust me if you have the same concerns I did, being that the filling would come plopping out when I rolled it, it won't happen!!</div>
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Next up lay out your crescent rolls. Cut each roll into two rolls. Plop some of your filling on there and then roll up just like you would normally.</div>
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Next up, roll that in your above mixture. I just did two quick rolls, enough to thoroughly cover the roll....seriously what other word could I use beside roll!!!</div>
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Already looking delish and they aren't even baked yet!!</div>
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Once you have made and rolled all your crescent rolls pop those babies in the oven at 375 for 15 - 18 minutes. These actually don't have as strong of baking scent that I thought they would, but they will make your home smell slightly like pumpkin pie! I was definitely hovering around the oven dying to try one!</div>
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I'd recommend letting them cool down before popping one in your mouth because the filling gets hot hot hot!! These are delish! They literally taste like a bite sized pumpkin pie!! I was in love!! It took everything I had to not eat all of them...but I knew they needed to go to work the next day!!</div>
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I quickly transferred them to two little bowls we had and covered with wrap! They survived the day and were enjoyed by everyone at work! When I went into a meeting at 10 there were at least 6 in the bowl, at 11:30 all but one was gone!! </div>
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If you'd like to check out the original recipe for these delish Pumpkin Pie Croissants you may do so <a href="http://www.justapinch.com/recipe/lucille-hoerle/pumpkin-pie-croissant/quick-easy-vegetarian-healthy-other-dessert-for-kids" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">here</span></a>.</div>
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Run to your local grocery store!! Run as fast as you can, get yourself a can of refrigerated Cinnamon Rolls and get your butt back home to your waffle maker!!</div>
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I present you with the best, fastest, and easiest way to make those cinnamon rolls!!</div>
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We will never got back to the traditional way of making these!! Not only were these perfect because they don't fall apart at all! They cook up like a waffle but taste exactly like a cinnamon roll!! But they also only took 2 1/2 minutes to make four of them!! </div>
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I have been doing a lot of baking and dinner entrees but I have not come up with something new for lunch in a long time!! While browsing <a href="http://pinterest.com/KendallGarcia/" style="color: blue;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a> (of course) I came across a recipe for an Avocado Chicken Salad!! I am always on board with Chicken Salad and adding avocado = Sign me up!</div>
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This is a very simple twist on chicken salad but it is so tasty!! It will definitely be a regular in my lunch routine.</div>
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I am so excited that I tried this recipe. It is so flavorful and extremely filling! While I had it on a sandwich roll today I will definitely put this on a salad next time because that would be a pretty healthy lunch option!! This whole mix together is 4 servings and it's only 5 points!! That's pretty darn good for how great this is!!</div>
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The original recipe came from <a href="http://becomingbetty.blogspot.com/2011/09/avocado-chicken-salad.html" style="color: blue;" target="_blank">Becoming Betty</a>! Thanks for sharing such an awesome new chicken salad recipe!! I love it!</div>
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Kendallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11822742398421343574noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1371559979891716036.post-77091851512173825802012-10-27T07:00:00.000-07:002012-10-27T07:00:00.583-07:00The Paris Wife!<div style="text-align: center;">
For October our book club read The Paris Wife by Paula McLain! The novel focuses on Ernest Hemingway's first wife Hadley and their relationship.</div>
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pick our next 12 books this book happened to be one that 4 out 5 had put
on the recommended list. It also had a lot of hype surrounding it the
months before we selected books, got rave reviews...thus why I had
suggested we read it!! I was super excited for this book and thrilled
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<span style="color: blue;"><span style="color: black;">Well folks the book just wasn't that thrilling. I had imagined a book that kept you wrapped up in the story, one that made it hard to put the book....this was just not.</span></span><br />
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Kendallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11822742398421343574noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1371559979891716036.post-70213316898218022372012-10-26T07:00:00.000-07:002012-10-26T11:21:03.668-07:00Cinnamon Cupcakes with Pumpkin Buttercream Frosting!<div style="text-align: center;">
I have been on a cooking kick lately and I LOVE IT!! I am enjoying every Sunday even more than I usually do because while Chuckles watches football I spend my morning baking up a storm!! And it's perfect because we can still chat while being in separate parts of our home!!</div>
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A couple Sunday's ago I wanted to bake up some yummy treats for work so I made the <a href="http://abitofthisadashofthat.blogspot.com/2009/08/chocolate-bundt-cake-recipecause-you.html" style="color: blue;" target="_blank">Moistest Cake Ever</a> (Holy throw back post!! Can you believe that was from 2009!!!) and a new <a href="http://pinterest.com/KendallGarcia/" style="color: blue;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a> recipe for Cinnamon Cupcakes with Pumpkin Pie Frosting (a.k.a Pumpkin Butter Cream Frosting).</div>
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This dinner had to be one of the <u><i>easiest</i></u> dinners I've ever made in my life! You dirty 4 dishes!! That's it just 4 for a meal with an entree, side of veggies, and a starch!! 4 dishes people!! To say I'm excited about this recipe is an understatement! As of now it's the 2nd best thing I've learned from <a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/253468285249171396/" style="color: blue;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a>. The first being how to <a href="http://abitofthisadashofthat.blogspot.com/2012/08/new-couch.html" style="color: blue;" target="_blank">clean our coach</a> of stains I thought I'd never remove!!</div>
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Check out the amazing-ness of green beans, chicken, and potatoes! Simple but oh so <i>delicious</i>!!</div>
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After sending a quick prayer to the food gods that this amazingly easy meal is going to be a keeper I took my first bite!</div>
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It truly is a very flavorful meal! The green beans were cooked perfectly, the potatoes just soft enough, and the chicken - not too moist, not too dry!! This is such a great meal and one that can definitely be prepped the night before!! Just layer away and right before you pop it in the oven add the seasoning and butter!!</div>
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For all you out there with busy lives or trying to feed your family more with spending less than this is the meal for you! It is a keeper in our house for sure!! In fact I'm making it for the next book club meeting held at my house!!</div>
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Kendallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11822742398421343574noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1371559979891716036.post-33251565773652854822012-10-22T07:00:00.000-07:002012-10-26T11:21:21.184-07:00Cheesy Vegetable Chowder<div style="text-align: center;">
Hold onto your hats folks because this recipe is about the blow your mind!! I stumbled upon this recipe via the lovely <a href="http://pinterest.com/KendallGarcia/" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">Pinterest</span></a> and knew immediately I had to make it!!</div>
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I'm not even gonna keep babbling on here I'm going to get straight to the recipe, it is that good!!!</div>
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Next up prep work!! This time around I did not enlist the help of my in house chef (A.K.A Chuckles) but spent the extra 20 minutes chopping up my carrot, celery, cauliflower, and potato myself. I should put a disclaimer out there now, this recipe takes some time so start early. Or do all your prep work the night before!</div>
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This chowder was absolutely amazing!! It's full of veggies and has a creamy cheese sauce!! It's so delicious and it most definitely will be a regular in our house this winter!</div>
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Chuckles feels that it could use some meat, he's such a carnivore, so you could definitely add in some chicken or maybe even some Italian sausage (spicy or not). I think it's wonderful without meat!!</div>
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And a huge bonus - this recipe is awesome as leftovers! I had it two days in a row for lunch at work and it was just as good, kind of like how spaghetti is so amazing the next day...yup this chowder is in that rank too!!</div>
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I plan on making a big batch of this chowder and freezing servings of it for an easy grab for lunch. I cut the recipe in half and I did alter it slightly! Thanks to <a href="http://luluthebaker.blogspot.com/" style="color: blue;" target="_blank">Lulu the Baker</a> for sharing her family <a href="http://luluthebaker.blogspot.com/2011/09/cheesy-vegetable-chowder.html" style="color: blue;" target="_blank">recipe</a> with the wonderful world of <a href="http://pinterest.com/KendallGarcia/" style="color: blue;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a>!</div>
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P.S. For 1 Cup of this Chowder (made my way) it's 7 WW Points.</div>
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I'm not sure if I ever mentioned this before (I probably have) but Chuckles and I are huge lovers of appetizers! Most Sundays in our house consist of sports and appetizers, maybe some Yahtzee thrown in for fun :)</div>
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We have a good amount of go to recipes (and some frozen items) for our appetizer Sundays but when I came across a new recipe for Garlic Chicken Puffs I knew I had to try it! So we did....on a Sunday :o)</div>
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I am going to apologize now because we were so anxious to try these little babies I completely forgot to take a photo of them when they were finished!! I know it's horrible and I almost thought of making them again just to take a picture but I haven't had time and I definitely want to share these with you all!!</div>
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Luckily that was the only photo I missed so we'll go ahead and get started with the infamous ingredients shot :o)</div>
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I cut the recipe in half since it was just the Chuckles and I, on top of the fact that we already had more than we needed in other apps! </div>
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Mix all ingredients (except the crescent rolls) together in a small bowl. I used the bowl my shredded chicken was in. BTW - I just cooked off a chicken breast and shredded it myself, no need to seek out pre-shredded chicken unless you want to!</div>
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This recipe is a keeper for sure! We might alter it a bit and add some Parmesan cheese to the tops before baking off but even without these are delish!! We are definitely adding them to our normal appetizer menu!!</div>
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If you would like to see a wonderful picture of the finished product check out the original recipe <a href="http://tidymom.net/2009/garlic-chicken-puffs-christmas-party/" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">here</span></a>!</div>
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Kendallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11822742398421343574noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1371559979891716036.post-80953327445543677772012-10-18T10:42:00.004-07:002012-10-26T11:21:38.906-07:00Individual Cookies!?! Yes Please!<div style="text-align: center;">
I can't believe I've forgotten to post this super easy and super awesome individual dessert!! One night while Chuckles and I were playing a round of Yahtzee we both got a hankering for something sweet but there was absolutely nothing in our house to eat....and then I remembered I had found a recipe for individual chocolate chip cookies...talk about a great idea!!</div>
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They were actually very easy to put together as well and you microwave them!! Yup no waiting on an oven to preheat!!</div>
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<li>1 Tbsp Sugar</li>
<li>1 Tbsp Brown Sugar</li>
<li>3 Drops of Vanilla Extract</li>
<li>Pinch of Salt</li>
<li>1 Egg Yolk</li>
<li>1/4 Cup Flour</li>
<li>2 Tbsp Chocolate Chips </li>
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Since it's such a small amount of dough I kept everything in our measuring glass to eliminate dishes to be washed!!! Toss in the rest of your ingredients and mix!</div>
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Pour into a small ramekin dish! We got these two cuties from my bestie JBug!! They are super fun!!</div>
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Microwave for 40 - 60 seconds on high! And Ta Da!! You have yourself individual cookie desserts!! I told you it was easy peasy!</div>
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Chuckles and I ended up splitting one of those ramekins because he wasn't really feeling like dessert that night...shocker I know! I, on the other hand, enjoyed it <i>very very</i> much and will definitely be whipping these up again! Next time I'll make sure to have a scoop of vanilla ice cream handy cause that would make it the perfect dessert!!</div>
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Enjoy!</div>
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