July 2010

Say Cheese!

July 31, 2010

It’s happened to even the best of us.  After a long day of work, you come home exhausted and don’t feel like cooking. What you do feel like doing is putting your feet up and relaxing with a glass of wine. And maybe a little cheese and crackers. And another glass of wine. That’s where […]

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Vanilla Bing Cherry Pie

July 25, 2010

I love cherry season!  Every summer I buy enough cherries to feed a small army – this summer perhaps more than most as I’m currently between jobs and spending lots of time at home relaxing and trying to keep the snacks as healthy as possible!  Though I can certainly munch fresh cherries all day long, there […]

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Lemon Mustard Chicken

July 24, 2010

I love summer cooking.  Marinate some meat, slice up some farm-fresh vegetables, throw them on the grill and dinner is ready.  My husband received The Grilling Bible from his sister for his recent birthday, and we’ve enjoying paging through this book marking recipes for future use.  It’s going to be a fun summer with lots […]

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Mojitos

July 21, 2010

A refreshing combination of mint, lime and light rum, you really can’t go wrong with a mojito on a hot summer day.    Sweetened by sugar or simple syrup and topped off with club soda, the flavors meld beautifully in this smooth, subtly sweet drink. With a potted mint plant that’s growing like crazy, making […]

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30 Things to Make While I’m 30

July 20, 2010

At 12:13 this morning, I started the third decade of my life.  Yes, today I turned the big 3-0. A handful of bloggers that I follow have compiled lists of cooking tasks that they want to complete during or before their 30th year.  With my birthday fast approaching, I assembled a list 30 things that I […]

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Vanilla Sugar

July 19, 2010

This post is dedicated to one of the easiest recipes I’ve ever made – not sure it even should count as cooking – but yet adds a fabulous extra vanilla dimension to my baking.  I love it for many reasons – first, it cuts down on waste.  When you use a vanilla bean, most recipes (such […]

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National Ice Cream Day

July 18, 2010

Happy National Ice Cream day! In 1984, Congress designated July as national ice cream month and President Ronald Reagan followed up with a Presidential Proclamation urging “the people of the United States to to observe these events with appropriate ceremonies and activities.” While it appears that the Senate Joint Resolution and Presidential Proclamation only technically […]

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Gelato al Basilico – Basil Gelato

July 18, 2010

In celebration of National Ice Cream Month, I have been making a concerted effort to make more frozen treats this summer!  Recently, my husband and I went to this adventurous little dessert cafe in the Queen Village area of Philadelphia – not only do they sell fantastic adventurous chocolates (such as the Balsamic Vinegar and […]

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Conquering Ugly, One Wallpaper at a Time

July 17, 2010

And now for something completely different……another Domestic Pursuit – besides cooking! My husband and I are big DIY’ers.  We bought our house three years ago and have slowly fought back the ugly inside of our 1920′s townhouse previously decorated in 1970′s finest: Yep, that’s right – Kermit the Frog green carpeting and pink striped wallpaper, complete […]

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A Perennial Challenge

July 10, 2010

Greetings from the Midwest, Domestic Pursuits readers! First and foremost, many thanks to Beth and Lisa for letting me join the DP team. I am an enthusiast of cooking, crafting, and gardening and firmly believe that you don’t have to spend a lot of money to enjoy The Good Life.  As Beth mentioned earlier, I […]

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