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Zucchini Fritters with Dill Dipping Sauce

July 27, 2012
shellywest

Happy Friday! Does anyone have any big plans for the weekend? Wyatt's band is playing tonight and my Ma is s[...]

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Corn and Feta Empanadas

July 26, 2012
shellywest

I have been having some serious wonderlust lately. It's a serious problem. I feel like it mine as well be 20[...]

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Blueberry Limeade Cocktail

July 24, 2012
shellywest

And it's time for another cocktail recipe! I have really been spitting them out lately, huh? After posting r[...]

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Moody Monday: Summer Banner

July 23, 2012
shellywest

Good afternoon. I am going to keep this short because I have been feeling under the weather the past few day[...]

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Summer Squash Gratin

July 19, 2012
shellywest

Here is a spectacular example of why the weekly CSA box is perfect for me. I never buy yellow squash- I am a[...]

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Lake Dinner Picnic

July 18, 2012
shellywest

; As I mentioned in a post a few days ago, we went on a lovely dinner picnic last Thursday. It was nice[...]

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Italian-Style Stuffed Tomatoes

July 17, 2012
shellywest

So I can't believe I haven't told you guys yet but we decided to buy a CSA share! Last week we picked up our[...]

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Moody Monday: Sunburns and Live Music

July 16, 2012
shellywest

While everyone was at Pitchfork this weekend, I managed to get my own dose of music and sun: we saw King Tuf[...]

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Vanilla Peach Champagne Punch

July 13, 2012
shellywest

  Here are two preview pictures of a dinner picnic that Wyatt, Taco (/Tuko), and I went on last ni[...]

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Berry and Pecan Summer Salad

July 12, 2012
shellywest

If any benefit that has come from the previous heat wave, it is that it was too hot for me to crave anything[...]

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Strawberry and Mint Wine Cooler

July 11, 2012
shellywest

Now that the heat wave is officially over (fingers crossed), it's time to pull out your favorite recliner in[...]

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Blog Nerd

July 10, 2012
shellywest

My apologies for two posts in a row without a recipe but since my internet is still in limbo at our new ho[...]

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Moody Monday: Extra Extra Long Weekend

July 9, 2012
shellywest

Well, I hope everyone had a fantastic previous week and a great 4th of July. After five wonderful days of sl[...]

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Vegan Blueberry and Peach Cobbler Cake

July 6, 2012
shellywest

I am feeling a bit off because I am writing you from my favorite coffee shop, Soma, instead of my usual spot[...]

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June Wrap Up

July 2, 2012
shellywest

Well Mondays are when I usually post about being moody ...but let's be real: I have a TWO day week since my[...]

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Summer Vegetable Calzones

June 28, 2012
shellywest

Oh! Do you remember those delicious pizzas I made here? Well, I froze the rest of the dough and made calzone[...]

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Quinoa Primavera

June 26, 2012
shellywest

As an attempt to cure my pizza hangover (symptoms included but were not limited to lethargy, lack of desire[...]

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Moody Monday: Move In Time

June 25, 2012
shellywest

Why hellooooooooooooo, Monday....not gonna lie, I was not prepared for you! We spent all weekend moving (dro[...]

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Breakfast Pizza Part 2: Blueberry Lime Pizza

June 21, 2012
shellywest

And here we are...onto Part 2 of Breakfast Pizza! This one is a sweet pizza with layers of sweet crust, lime[...]

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Tuko Loves the Internet (and the Internet Loves Him)

June 20, 2012
shellywest

There are a few things I wanted to talk about today so I will be forgoing a recipe for this post (Sorry ever[...]

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Breakfast Pizza Part 1: Savory Breakfast Pizza

June 19, 2012
shellywest

I made a breakfast pizza "buffet" last night for dinner. I use this term "buffet" lightly because really...i[...]

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Moody Monday: Paint Party

June 18, 2012
shellywest

Well, I hope everyone had a fantastic weekend filled with a surplus of delicious food and play time in the s[...]

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Black Bean and Goat Cheese Quesadilla

June 14, 2012
shellywest

So I wanted to talk to you guys about this 'Food is the New Rock' podcast. I'm not sure if you are into po[...]

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Berry Mango Yogurt Popsicles

June 12, 2012
shellywest

Okay, I did it. I'm sorry but I totally jumped on the popsicle bandwagon. I realize there are currently 10 b[...]

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Moody Monday: Pool Party Weekend

June 11, 2012
shellywest

Monday, I cannot believe you are here again already! I feel as though I am starting off the week on an off n[...]

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