Author: Tina

Home Bar Decor

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Do you remember when I used to post about home decor?  I haven’t done that in ages so I understand if you don’t.  I’ve been so focused with food lately (because hello, food is awesome) that I’ve completely ignored my love of styling my home.  I was inspired by my Gin And Tonic post from the other day to show you how I’ve designed a bar area in my dining room. Here are a few general thoughts that I had in mind when I styled this bar area: Keep it simple and uncluttered. Show the favorite liquors that have pretty bottles (it’s styling …

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Gin And Tonic With Raspberries

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My go-to alcoholic beverage is a gin and tonic, but it didn’t always used to be that way.  In fact, I used to hate the stuff.  A lot.  Like, it was just nasty to me.  Anytime my husband ordered the drink I’d take a sip.  After all, it’s his favorite and there had to be some reason for that.  After the first few times, I discovered I hated it just a little less each time I’d try it until miraculously one day I fell in love with it.  Now it’s my favorite drink. Let’s talk gin.  I used to think it didn’t …

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Pappardelle With Tomatoes and Herbed Goat Cheese

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I’ve been on a comfort food kick lately. Maybe it’s the anticipation of a new season upon us that constantly calls for warm and cozy comfort food.  Perhaps it’s because comfort food is awesome anytime of the year.  Whatever the reason, pasta is one of my favorite go-to comfort foods.  I think this pasta dish is the ideal summertime comfort food because it’s light and fresh. This pasta is coated with a no-cook herbed goat cheese “sauce” and accompanied with miniature tomatoes. Pappardelle With Tomatoes And Herbed Goat Cheese Recipe (2 servings) Ingredients: 6 ounces of Pappardelle pasta (You can really use any kind …

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Fruit Smoothie In A Bowl

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Have you ever heard of a smoothie in a bowl?  According to my youngest sister who works in NYC, it’s a recent trend.  What is it?  It’s a smoothie…wait for it, served in a bowl (instead of a cup).  Intrigued, I thought I’d give it a go so I created this easy and quick fruit smoothie. Fruit Smoothie In a Bowl Recipe (1 serving) Ingredients: 1 cup of frozen chopped strawberries, peaches and bananas (I used Dole Ready-Cut Fruit) 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt (optional) 2 to 4 tablespoons of skim milk (The amount depends on how strong your blender …

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Meatballs Baked In Tomato Sauce

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Meatballs, meatballs, meatballs.  Can you say that three times fast?     😉  My grandmother’s Italian meatballs were the best.   I’ve not been able to recreate them since she’s passed away and I’m pretty sure I won’t find her exact recipe so I’ve been on a quest to find the “perfect” recipe. I saw this tasty looking recipe on good old Pinterest.  These meatballs are not the typical Italian ones, but I thought I’d give it a try.  After all, there are lots of a fantastic meatball recipes out there and they aren’t all Italian.  These meatballs are seasoned with warm spices of …

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