Monthly Archives: March 2011

Regency spot-the-difference

Can you spot the difference? Which one is real? Photoshop and I will never tell. And Carrie’s hairdo–which is truth and which is illusion? Yes, I may have spent 5 hours diligently shaping those little braids. Or I may not … Continue reading

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Easy Asian Beef & Noodle Soup

One more recipe before I unleash the first of the Regency ball pictures–and it’s a good one. Drawing from my usual resource, this recipe is a fantastic little find. Inspired by Vietnamese Pho, this brothy soup is chock full of tasty … Continue reading

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Erica’s Bacon Potato Leek Soup

So I’m assembling and editing pictures from Saturday’s Regency Ball in order to put together a post for you guys. A few things you should know: I did not turn into a pumpkin. Our dresses were beautiful. Our husbands get … Continue reading

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Roasted Red Pepper Couscous with Avocado and Mozzarella

I am so pleased with this simple little recipe, a variation on this original (once again identified in my TastyKitchen perusings). It’s full of flavor. It’s simple and quick. I know I’ll be coming back to it for weeknight meals. … Continue reading

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