Monthly Archives: April 2012

Creamy Tomato Basil Parmesan Soup

Posted on April 16, 2012 by Megan

Long ago and far away, my friend Kristy shared a fabulous recipe for Cream of Tomato Soup with me.  She’d learned it from a local while stationed in Italy.  When my friends and I are making this for dinner, we … Continue reading →

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Lemony Libations and One Last Treat

Posted on April 13, 2012 by Megan

Pinterest says their users waste spend an average of 95 minutes per session.  I for one believe that! It’s replaced Google as my go-to source for recipes and how-to ideas.  Really.  Of course, I still use Google…but after I’ve checked … Continue reading →

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A “Wow” Worthy Dessert

Posted on April 12, 2012 by Megan

As my husband spooned this dessert into his mouth, he seemed torn about whether to eat it as quickly as possible or to savor every bite.  Now, after watching my soldier inhale his food for over twenty years, I know … Continue reading →

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Multitasking Citrus Sugar Scrub

Posted on April 11, 2012 by Megan

In my never-ending search for lemon in my life, I’ve seen several different scrubs (yes, on Pinterest. Why do you ask?) involving sugar and lemon.  And I was intrigued, having always purchased scrubs.  I would much rather know exactly what’s … Continue reading →

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Pass the Pasta, Please!

Posted on April 10, 2012 by Megan

Chicken, pasta, and green beans in a velvety lemon wine sauce…who can resist those flavors?  Certainly no one in our home! Chicken PiccataChicken: 4 boneless chicken breasts, or 8 thin sliced filets 1/2 cup egg substitute 2 Tbsp dry white … Continue reading →

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Not Your Grandma’s Lemon Squares

Posted on April 9, 2012 by Megan

My friend Danielle is one of the best cooks I’ve ever known.  She doesn’t think so, but I’ve never had anything she made that didn’t absolutely rock.  She made this Raspberry Lemon Shortbread Tart for our second son’s baby shower, … Continue reading →

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Egg-Cellent Salad

Posted on April 6, 2012 by Megan

Why do I only remember to make egg salad during Lent?  My GI Joe and I love it, and the kids tolerate it.  Of course, my kindergartener made egg salad at school yesterday and told me it was the most … Continue reading →

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Summer Smooches for Easter

Posted on April 5, 2012 by Megan

I’m sure the UPS man thinks I’m a total freak.  Every time I get a box from Stampin’ Up!, I watch for him to come up the driveway, then send a kid out for the box.  I can’t even wait … Continue reading →

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It’s a Marshmallow World

Posted on April 4, 2012 by Megan

Have you ever made (or, more importantly, eaten) homemade marshmallows?  You cannot even compare them to store-bought, they’re so much more…everything.  More delicious, more tender, more fun, more, more, more!I’m not a big fan of store-bought marshmallows for snacking.  Of … Continue reading →

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Bake Sale Creations

Posted on April 3, 2012 by Megan

Can you believe that in eighteen years of being an Army wife I have never baked for a bake sale? Unbelievable, isn’t it?  I was so excited when I read in the school newsletter that they were in need of … Continue reading →

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