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Christmas Eve Menu 2009

Written by RhodeyGirlTests on December 14, 2009 - 13 Comments
Categories: Menu

Christmas Eve is my favorite holiday to share with my family. I don’t think I will ever be able to miss Christmas Eve at my dad’s house. It is just too special. The house is filled with family, friends, love, Christmas cheer, and of course… food. Throughout the years the menu has remained somewhat the [...]

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Pumpkin Pie Cake

Written by RhodeyGirlTests on November 30, 2009 - 23 Comments
Categories: Desserts, Menu

I am not a baker. I am the one you see covered in flour after 4 hours of baking with not a single edible item in sight. That may be an exaggeration, but I have rarely had someone ask me for the recipe of one of my baked goods.
I am a cook, so following a [...]

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I am thankful for…

Written by RhodeyGirlTests on November 28, 2009 - 0 Comments
Categories: Lunch/Dinner, Menu

“I just like to smile. Smiling’s my favorite!” -Elf
Life is good.
My dad came to visit us for Thanksgiving. Great memories were made.
My husband and I hosted our first holiday. It was a success.
My mother in law and her husband are amazing. So is the pumpkin bread she made.
My sister in law is so cool. We [...]

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Happy Thanksgiving!

Written by RhodeyGirlTests on November 25, 2009 - 0 Comments
Categories: Meal tips, Menu

Thanksgiving is already here.
In past years that would mean a morning with high school friends watching the football game, followed by an afternoon of family and visits from friends while eating a great feast. This year, the celebration has moved to Philadelphia, my new home, and PhillyBoy and I have been married for exactly 4 [...]

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Butternut Squash Mashed Potatoes

Written by RhodeyGirlTests on November 24, 2009 - 0 Comments
Categories: Lunch/Dinner, Menu

After PhillyBoy’s great half marathon run Sunday (and mine too, of course) I wanted to make him a special dinner. I knew he would love a steak and I knew he would love a salad, but I wasn’t sure what to do about the sides. I forgot about that dilemma while at the market and [...]

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