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things I love to cook & eat

May 9, 2013

Three Fun Ways to Serve Ice Cream

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by Rebecca E. Parsons

Summer is a time for lazy days, picnics and ice cream. We start looking early for ways to cool down here in Florida! I imagine you do too. I love to entertain and make beautiful tables and food for my guests. I found these wonderful and beautiful ways to serve a summer favorite at Shop [...]

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I close my eyes and trace the chilled liquid as it slowly cools my parched throat. I can taste each of the exotic flavors one by one – mango, pineapple, lime, mint and rum. The frozen Chunks O’ Fruti #FreshNFruti ice cubes tickle my lips and make me smile. Ahhhhhhh…relax and chill!

Florida gets hot, hot, [...]

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Reflections. Connections. Millions of tiny threads that run throughout the everyday moments which become the tapestry called your life. Most are not extraordinary by any means…however; they create a lifetime…and that is extraordinary!

Capturing Tea Moment Memories
I find that so many of these everyday moments revolve around a cup of tea. By now you know how [...]

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February 21, 2013

Melted Snowman (White Hot Chocolate) Printable Gift

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by Rebecca E. Parsons

I love to give things away….especially printables (absolutely FREE Mason jar tags, zipper bag toppers or recipe cards you can print on your computer and attach to the gift) with the recipes. These make great gifts for friends and family as cold winter’s day pick me up for someone who is feeling down. Come back [...]

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Shhhhhh. Don’t tell, but I am creating a romantic tablescape inspired by Moll Anderson’s new book, Seductive Tables For Two: Tablescapes, Picnics, and Recipes That Inspire Romance. The minute I saw this beautifully crafted book, I knew the way I thought about laying a table would be forever changed. {I even interviewed Moll here.} The [...]

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Lifestyle and romance expert, Moll Anderson, chats with me about her newest book, Seductive Tables For Two: Tablescapes, Picnics, and Recipes That Inspire Romance. The minute I saw this beautifully crafted book, I knew the way I thought about laying a table would be forever changed.

Moll leads the reader through a wonderland of breathtaking ideas [...]

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February 4, 2013

Puppy Bowl Party-Gumbo and More #rethinkwhatyoudrink

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by Rebecca E. Parsons

Big game Sunday means Puppy Bowl for me!!! TEE HEE!!
It is Big Game Sunday in NOLA! Loads of excitement and loads of delicious food. However, in this house we watch The Puppy Bowl. In honor of the Louisiana setting of that other game, I am cooking up some very special treats with Better Tasting Silk® [...]

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YUMMMM Rustic Crust and American Flatbread #BigGameParty

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Next weekend is the Big Game for many Americans. Since the game is in New Orleans, there will be parties and festivities galore. My theme this year is Mardi Gras and I will be sharing ideas, recipes and more all week. Of course pizza will be a part of the feast as always…HIMself must have [...]

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How To Surprise Her with Valentine’s Dinner: A Guide for Guys

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by Perry P. Perkins
Executive Chef & Menu Designer at Haute Mealz
He Had Me at Beignets!
Editor’s Note: I met Perry last August in Portland at the IFBC (International Food Bloggers Conference). Two hundred foodies shared good food, good drinks and good learning times…and talked a lot about cooking. He is graciously allowing me to share his [...]

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New Year, New Me Healthy Recipe w/Classico Tomatoes #CookClassico

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New Year, New He/Me/Us Plan
HIMself and I have declared 2013 as a year to become more able-bodied, active, bright-eyed, bushy-tailed, full of life, hale, hardy, healthful, physically fit, restored, rosy-cheeked, safe and sound, trim…bottom line: in fine fettle, in good shape, fit, healthy and whole. We are committed to doing all things that favorably affect [...]

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Cheesy Biscuits from the December 2011 Issue of Better Homes and Gardens Magazine

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Last year I was challenged to recreate a holiday recipe from the issue of Better Homes and Gardens Magazine pictured below. The issue was loaded with wonderful holiday crafting, DIY and recipe ideas. So I saved it to browse during the holiday and inspire me to make something…

I could hardly decide what to make. I [...]

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Starting a New HolidayTradition ~ St. Nicholas Tea #AmericasTea

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Cozy & Warm Holiday Entertaining
One of my favorite things to do is welcome friends and neighbors into my home over the holidays. This holiday season I transformed my great room into a sparkling tea house. It is a cozy and casual space that beckons my guests to relax and unwind with their favorite beverage ~ [...]

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Give the Gift of Wine from California Wine Club

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It’s almost time to have all your gifts wrapped and under the tree this year. I love to surprise those I love with a good bottle of wine. It is even better to give them a gift that will bring bottles of wine to their doorstep each month. California Wine Club has created an easy, [...]

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The Holidays with California Wine Club

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California Wine Club
I received my new wine shipment from the California Wine Club recently. Last year I won a three month membership and enjoyed every bottle. This year the wines are just as good, if not better. I received two bottles from the Robledo Family Winery in the Lake Country of California – 2008 [...]

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