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Wiener Wednesday: National Pigs in a Blanket Day

Posted on April 24, 2013 by

I love these food holidays. I really do. Especially when they commemorate something as tasty as the Pig in a Blanket. And on a Wiener Wednesday of all days! It’s kismet. I am no stranger to the pig in a … Continue reading →

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Mad Men Canadian Clubhouse Punch

Posted on April 4, 2013 by

Greetings, friends! We are on the cusp of another season of Mad Men. I believe that it has been clearly documented in this blog how much I enjoy what might be one of the greatest television series of all time. … Continue reading →

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Leftover Corned Beef Casserole (Reuben Loaf)

Posted on April 1, 2013 by

I already made Haluski to use up all of the leftover cabbage from St. Patrick’s Day, but I still had a lot of corned beef left, too. I wanted to do a casserole, but I also wanted to make a … Continue reading →

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BH&G Fish and Seafood Cook Book: Crab-Deviled Eggs and Smoked Oyster Puffs

Posted on March 18, 2013 by

The ladies’ holiday cocktail party continues! I’ve already shared with you the wiener part of the evening and the sparkling punch, but here are the remaining delicious dishes, Crab-Deviled Eggs and Smoked Oyster Puffs. Both recipes come from the Better Homes and … Continue reading →

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117.Othello Cake (Happy 2nd Birthday, Dinner is Served!)

Posted on March 4, 2013 by

Something amazing happened last week–Dinner is Served turned TWO! I can’t believe it. My mind is completely blown. I am gobsmacked that I’m still doing this, let alone that there are people other than my parents reading it. Well, to … Continue reading →

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Wiener Wednesday: Swiss-Frank Roll-Ups

Posted on February 20, 2013 by

Well, earlier this week I shared with you the New Year’s Eve Bubbly that my mum and I served up at our girls’ party; now I present to you the weenie portion of the party (of course there was a … Continue reading →

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Leftovers! Pittsburgh-Style Prime Rib Salad

Posted on January 3, 2013 by

Post-Christmas we all have a lot of leftovers–my family always ends up with lots of cookies, pies, ham and PRIME RIB. This year was no exception. So I drove back from Pittsburgh with a giant hunk of delicious beef in … Continue reading →

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BH&G Snacks and Refreshments: Hearty Clam Delight

Posted on December 27, 2012 by

Hello, darlings! Did everyone have a happy Christmas? I hope that you were able to have a day off and spend some time with your families–or doing whatever you fancy. Brian and I are visiting Pittsburgh for a bit and … Continue reading →

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Wiener Wednesday: Weenie Wreath

Posted on December 5, 2012 by

On Sunday I visited my friends Iris and Matt for the Steelers/Ravens game. The Steelers, in the face of adversity, and in spite of Charlie Batch’s old, achy joints, emerged victorious. Yay. But the real highlight of my Sunday was … Continue reading →

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Wiener Wednesday: Dried Beef Log

Posted on November 28, 2012 by

Okay. I am well-aware that this isn’t a wiener dish. But the Thanksgiving holiday has totally messed with my blogging schedule since I was out of town for a week. You should be happy that there is a Wiener Wednesday … Continue reading →

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