Taco Shrimp Salad, a light snack made with steamed shrimp, avocado and hearts of palm. by Gemma on Thursday, April 18, 2013
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Monthly Archives: April 2013
Flourless Double-Chocolate Pecan Cookies
Merry Widow Cake
Chocolate, strawberry spice and vanilla layered cake sandwiched with vanilla buttercream and finished with a dark chocolate glaze. by MyFamilyKitchen on Thursday, April 18, 2013
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Cass & Carla’s Easy, Elegant Kitchen — Kitchen Spotlight
When Cass and Carla renovated their 1952 home in Austin, Texas, they knew that comfort was a top priority. “We wanted to have a welcoming, well-crafted, simple house that suited our family and friends,” they told Apartment Therapy in this recent House Tour. The result is a sort of easy minimalism: lots of space, light, and personality — particularly in the kitchen! — for this vibrant family of four.
How Many Meat and Veggie Burgers Should I Prep for 36 Guests? — Good Questions
Entertaining Tips: 5 Ways To Make a Few Simple Things a Little Extra Special
For the longest time I thought entertaining meant an all-out war with my family, my kitchen, and my senses. It was something I felt I had to conquer in order to become an amazing wife and friend. But I now realize that had I taken a step back and just made a few simple things a little extra special, I could have saved myself the stress and had more time to enjoy those around me. Here are 5 things you can do so you don’t make the same mistakes I did!
Drinking in Lebanon: Don’t Forget the Nuts!
I just returned from my first trip to Lebanon, where I spent a week eating and drinking all over the country. Whether in a restaurant or someone’s home, no matter where I stopped for a drink, I was always offered a bowl or two of mixed nuts. This, I learned, was no coincidence.
Decorated Cakes at Dolç Maremagnum, Barcelona
Last weekend it was one of those perfect weekends… Sunny day, spring scents in the air, bright…
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Low-Fat Recipes: Texas Tornado Cake
4.08 / 5 Stars | 12 Reviews
by Ann Hammock
“This recipe is quick and easy, and can be made with ingredients at hand. Serve it to those guests who strike unexpectedly.”
2011 Chêne Bleu Rosé — Wine of the Week
Wine of the Week: 2011 Chêne Bleu Rosé
Region: Provence, France
Price: $28
Much like red or white wine, all rosé wines are not created equally. Unfortunately too often they are lumped together as ‘not serious’ and best enjoyed within a year of being bottled. Not so with the rosé wines from Chêne Bleu, a wine producer in the south of France.








