Sweden Part 1: Sigtuna

Despite the small detail that our bags went to Copenhagen and we had to wear the same clothes for 2 days straight while we awaited their return, Sweden has been great so far! We enjoyed the view of the lake in Sigtuna and watching families picnicking on the grass, flying kites, walking their dogs, sunbathing, [...]

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How does our garden grow?

At this time tomorrow we’ll be on a plane headed to Sweden! In the meantime, I want to leave you with some pictures of our veggies that are growing up quite well in the backyard! I’m especially proud of my little sugar snap peas, which have grown several feet in the past few weeks, winding [...]

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Chili-Lime Peanuts

Put a spicy, salty snack in front of me, and a pint of cold beer in my hand and I’m pretty much a happy camper. Unfortunately, I won’t stop eating the snack and might spoil my dinner. Despite my own personal weakness, my intention for making these zesty peanuts was to have something to offer [...]

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Rosé Sangria with Guava & Pineapple

We were tickled pink by the rosy hue and tropical taste of this sangria. It was refreshing and not too sweet; the perfect thing to sip in the backyard at our Mexican themed BBQ. Adding some light rum may kick the party up a notch or two, but goes nicely with the pineapple and guava [...]

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Lamb Tikka Masala

Our lamb traveled from Greece to India this week, appearing first in gryos and then in a spicy masala sauce. We used Jamie Oliver’s recipe for this one. It just so happens to be in his top 10 favorite meals. You can use any kind of meat you like, since it’s cooked separately from the [...]

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Grilled Lamb Gyros with Tzatziki & Summer Chickpea Salad

We’ve been thinking about gyros ever since we went to a Greek Food Festival with our friends last month. I think my favorite part of a gyro is the tzatziki. The cucumber, lemon and yogurt make for a refreshing sauce that goes perfectly with grilled meat, tomatoes and onions. Last night we made our own [...]

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Banana-Blueberry-Oat Muffins

These muffins pretty much sum up everything I like in a muffin: The taste of banana bread, the tangy burst of seasonal blueberries in every bite, and the hearty texture (and health-benefits) of oatmeal. I came across this recipe on one of my favorite blogs – Vintage Victuals. I made only a few changes to [...]

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Asian Meatloaf with a Sweet & Spicy Glaze

I have to admit I was more the souf chef for this one. Dustin comes up with the greatest recipes. I’m proud to have a husband who enjoys being in the kitchen! I had an idea a few weeks ago about making some sort of Asian flavored burger. He was thinking along the lines of [...]

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Spice-Rubbed Pork Tenderloin with Ancho Chile-Mustard Sauce

We took pork tenderloin to a whole new level last night. I had confessed over dinner with our friends that I often get bored with pork tenderloin. Well, when I took the first bite of the meal that we had made together, I took it back. Wow. The pork was tender, moist, and spicy! The [...]

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