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mother’s day

Sweet Tea Bourbon Cocktails

May 6, 2011

I’d smile at rum.  Coy… but not really coy. I’d say hello to vodka.  I’d wave, and smile with teeth. I’d totally make out with gin… tonic and lime everywhere. But bourbon.  I’d marry bourbon… as long as bourbon understands that I often stay up until 3 am writing silly blog posts, with a scarf [...]

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Green Goddess Tea Sandwiches

May 5, 2011

What do mothers want for Mother’s Day? Breakfast in bed?  Flowers?  Jars of honey?  Hand sewn pot holders? Crown of daisies?  Wads of cash?  A high five? Gum?  Altoids?  Pet goldfish? I’m hoping the answer is lunch with tea sandwiches and cocktails…. cause that’s what’s going to happen for my mom. I’m making lunch.  I’m [...]

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Mama’s Day Brunch Menu

May 6, 2010

  I love my Mama.   The older I get… the more I love my mama.   The farther away I get from being a bratty, insufferable and ungrateful teenager… the more I appreciate my mama. Phew… I didn’t make it easy on her.  Can I make up for those obnoxious years with brunch?  I’m [...]

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Summer Sweet Raspberry Lemonade

May 8, 2009

When it comes time for a little human to call me Mom, there are several things I hope for.  Here are a few of those hopes: I hope that I’ll no longer run screaming from the room at the sight of a spider.  Mom has to take care of the spider… that’s sort of part [...]

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Mother’s Day Lavender Honey Giveaway!

May 6, 2009

I’ll be the first to admit that I had some pretty ugly teenage years. Sure. I had awkward limbs, a face full of acne, and was otherwise unfortunate looking, but I’m talking about what an utter brat I was for a solid two (plus) years. Did you go through some seriously bratty years?  Just say [...]

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Milk Chocolate Pudding with Cream and Raspberry Sauce

May 4, 2009

I was notorious in my family for being the child that could only be comforted by my mother. Most playful family weekends, the scene went something like this:  I’d be in the backyard playing with my little sister, my dad and Scamper, the family dog on our creaky, rusted and awesomely fun swing set.  My [...]

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