Nutella & Go!

Oh, what a sweet, sweet treat! This reminds me of a similar product called Yan-Yan that I used to enjoy as a kid. I remember that bringing a Yan-Yan to school elevates your status because all your friends would be crowding around you in...

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Lime-Cilantro Rice

This rice dish was an attempt to copy a similar fare that we had from a Mexican restaurant several months ago. It didn't turn out exactly the same, but I always love to experiment and make adjustments to recipes, trying to find that perfect...

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Review: Philadelphia Indulgence (Milk Chocolate)

My neighbor gave me two small crates of strawberries a few weeks ago (yes, this is a long delayed post) and I enjoyed them tremendously. Mostly, I cut the strawberries and made fruit shakes, but the rest I ate with my Philadelphia Indulgence. ...

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Oatmeal Butterscotch Cookies

I have to admit - these delightful cookies are not my work. They were baked by my mother-in-law. She followed the recipe from a Quaker Oats box to create these delicious treats. They were so good that I checked my pantry to see if I had...

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Chilled Avocado Treat

I know some of my American readers would probably gag at this drink, especially since avocados are considered more of a veggie here than a fruit. Sure, it goes great with salads, hamburgers, nachos, etc. But really, an avocado is a fruit....

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Dark Chocolate Bird's Nest Cupcakes

This recipe came about because my mother-in-law gave me half a gallon of buttermilk, and some yummy Jordan almonds. I thought it would be a cute Easter cupcake, but it was gone in 2 days. Didn't even make it to Easter eve. I got the recipe...

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Sweet Potato Fries

These were actually the fries that I made along with the Buttermilk Fried Fish to complete the "Fish and Chips" combo. Not very traditional, but definitely healthier than just regular potatoes. Don't get me wrong - I love me some good ole'...

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