Yearly Archives: 2012

Awesome technique for Microwaving Corn on the Cob

May 19, 2012 | Topic: Featured Recipes, food, my food

I don’t normally cross post between here and Foodwhirl, but since I’ve been such a slacker at posting either place lately (I know, I know, I’ll do better this summer, I promise!) I figured you wouldn’t mind too much. Plus this technique is soooo cool. It’s super… Read on...

Make Mint Julep Gelato for the Derby!

May 4, 2012 | Topic: featured, food, my food

For the Kentucky Derby, you need Mint Juleps, right? Well for the Derby, or any time, this is a fabulous ice cream recipe for those Summer (or almost summer) days… This gelato was inspired by our neighbors, Sara & Paul, and their wonderful mint juleps that they… Read on...

Mother’s Day brunch ideas

May 1, 2012 | Topic: food, Seasonal/Holiday

Some Mother’s Day indulgent brunch ideas from the always fab Just Jenn:

For some reason Mother’s Day is always about a *light* brunch, yeesh -what if your mom likes super-heavy fried chicken+mashed potatoes+biscuits like me?? Hm. Whatever – tradition says dainty, light ‘brunch, brunch, brunch’ so here are

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Filled “Carrot” for Easter Bunny brunch

April 2, 2012 | Topic: food, Seasonal/Holiday

This is a fabulous idea! Check out this adorable ‘carrot’ filled with egg salad from Hungry Happenings- a fun addition to an easter brunch, maybe?

From the site: There is only one spring day that starts off with your family running around the yard in search of

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Jello Easter Eggs

March 25, 2012 | Topic: food, inspirations, Seasonal/Holiday

Love this idea from Duhlicious! Jello Easter Eggs made in the shell… and plus the idea of making them into Jello shots? Awesomeness. Will have to try these! Go read the whole thing and get the instructions: Jello Easter Eggs

Peeps in Formal Wear!

March 15, 2012 | Topic: food, Seasonal/Holiday

Check out these jazzed up Peep bunnies in tuxedos! These would be perfect for Easter, or maybe even a fun treat for a spring wedding! Love this idea… Should definitely come up with some variations using other types of Peeps :) From Babble:

Until this Sunday, when

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St Patrick’s Day cooking…

March 9, 2012 | Topic: Featured Recipes, food, Seasonal/Holiday

St. Patrick’s day is coming up… got any cooking plans? Here are some of the recipes shared previously on Foodwhirl.com. Guiness Corned Beef

Irish Car Bomb Bread Pudding

Niki’s Homemade Corned Beef and Cabbage

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Winners in the Moo Cards giveaway

March 6, 2012 | Topic: Reviews / Giveaways

Congratulations to TheWoodenKing, Sarah Kimball, and Khyansaria! The three winners in the Moo Cards giveaway.. There were some awesome ideas in the comments for neat things to do with the cards… Thanks to all who entered! I’ll be emailing the winners.

Leprechaun Traps for St. Pats

March 1, 2012 | Topic: craft, food, inspirations, Seasonal/Holiday

You do try to trap a leprechaun on St. Patrick’s day, right? To get his pot of gold? Every year someone asks me about leprechan traps, and every year I have to go through my old stuff and see what I can remember… So here are some resources!… Read on...

Review & Giveaway: MOO cards!

February 27, 2012 | Topic: Reviews / Giveaways

As a blogger, I get offers all the time to do a giveaways or sample a product. Most of them I don’t deal with, but this one was one I had to pass along. I’ve been a fan of moo.com for ages, and when Moo offered… Read on...