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Summer 2010

While I am completely ready for fall, I will still be a bit sad to see summer go. This was such a memorable summer filled with our fabulous trip to Jordan, a few weddings, and lots of fabulous food. Relive it with me!

Recipes
Last Minute Brunch Menu
Summer Salmon Salad
Cobb Salad
Caprese Barley Salad
Healthy Chicken Salad Sandwich
Rustic Lentil Salad
Red Lentils for 1
Mushroom Lentil Burgers
Eggplant Parmesan
Deconstructed Healthy Spanakopita
Healthy Zucchini Pasta
Greek (Italian) Salad
Pesto Pasta Salad
Bean Salad
Caprese Panino
Rolls with Jam

Haunted Hotels
The Hotel DuPont
Congress Plaza Hotel

Events
Rittenhouse Row Spring Festival
Amy & Joseph’s Wedding
Tory & Anita’s Wedding
Taste of the Nation Philadelphia
Citymeals-on-Wheels Silver Spoon Event
BlogHer 2010

Stories
PB & J
If I really did what I wanted…
1st Wedding Anniversary (Photos from our wedding!!!)
His & Her Choice
Sometimes…
I must admit…
Welcome to my Blog.

Jordan
Planes, Cars & Family
Jerash  & Figs
I miss the Dead Sea
Karak Photo Shoot
Petra, Jordan
Sunset in the Desert
A Second Wedding Celebration

And now that I’ve gotten all of that off my chest, bring on fall! Bring on pumpkin and apple cider and apple picking and leaves falling and soup and… what else?

I must admit…

I must admit…

*I am a cook, but I am by no means a photographer. I only take between 2 to 4 photos of each dish I feature. My husband likes his food really hot, and I don’t like to wait to eat when dinner is ready.

*I can’t wait for oatmeal. I miss the flavors of banana mixed with coconut, peanut butter, and oats. Fall is coming!

*I am not self taught. My mom taught me a lot about cooking from a young age. I remember running in the house after dance or whatever activity I was into at the time and heading up the stairs to shower, asking my mom what was for dinner on the way. After I showered fast fast I would jet down the stairs 2 steps at a time to help my mom with dinner. I loved the simple tasks of peeling cucumbers, even though it took me twice the time as my mom, and setting the table. I loved helping bread chicken breasts or check on the pasta. I loved helping my mom (and my nonna) because it was girls’ bonding time, and I was part of the special club.

*I can’t wait for Foodbuzz Festival, Year 2. I had the time of my life last year. I especially can’t wait to eat and buy some Frog Hollow Farm pears. They were the juiciest pears I’ve ever tasted.

*I don’t think about my recipes too much. I don’t plan too much. I am probably inspired for about 3 recipes a week using the techniques mentioned here, and the rest come from throwing items together from the pantry and fridge. I only share the ones I really want you to know about, even if it means I skip a day or two of blogging here and there.

*I give the appearance of being a super planner and organizing my life really well. In reality, I am lazy. I like simple, quick recipes because they are perfect for a lazy girl.

*In the same regard, I like healthy recipes because I like to eat a lot. I am definitely a volume eater (like many of you!) and would rather have a huge salad than just a little bowl of risotto.

*I am watching The Simpsons right now. And I’m laughing hysterically.

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*I still have my Rancho Gordo Borlotti beans from last November. They are so valuable I’ve been afraid to use them. Ideas?

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