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Hello, all. I've tried and I've tried, but I can't seem to get this blog and motherhood balance quite right. It's not that I don't have the time anymore, I've lost all motivation and interest as well. As a post-college... Continue reading

Posted Aug 10, 2010 at Deelish Dish

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sweet, sweet victory

So guess what, peeps? I have some brag-worthy news for you. Two things: A) I made some muy delicioso strawberry-peach jam. And B) My child now sleeps through the night. Did you read that? Through the night. As in, eight... Continue reading

Posted Jul 23, 2010 at Deelish Dish

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at the warfront

Hello, friends. How are you? I've missed you. I'm writing this while sitting on my couch, sporting red plaid pajama pants and three-day dirty hair, inhaling my second cup of coffee and cold leftover bread pudding. I don't have the... Continue reading

Posted Jul 16, 2010 at Deelish Dish

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happy 4th of july!

This is actually a photo from Bass Lake (near Yosemite), where I used to go every summer for the Fourth of July. Today, I'm in Bend, Oregon and lurrrrvvvinnng the time with my big, crazy family. Babe's doing well (minus... Continue reading

Posted Jul 4, 2010 at Deelish Dish

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cranberry oat scones

Scone virgin no more! I can officially cross them off my list of baking accomplishments. Well, maybe accomplishment is not the right word. They were deliciously tasty but a bit amorphous and, if you want full disclosure, boring. And I... Continue reading

Posted Jun 30, 2010 at Deelish Dish

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seven up

In 1964, a British filmmaker chose a group of 14 children and followed their lives, documenting them every seven years. The effects of social class, education, money, divorce, etc. were examined as determinants for each child's future. It's so interesting—and... Continue reading

Posted Jun 22, 2010 at Deelish Dish

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happy father's day!

Happy Father's Day to all the dads out there! Here's a great new book I've just started about the pleasures and perils of a father's first year. It's quick and fun, and a great gift for a new dad. We... Continue reading

Posted Jun 20, 2010 at Deelish Dish

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his & hers bread pudding

I hate wasting food. A big beef roast on Sunday night means I'll be eating steak sandwiches for a week. Too many bananas turning brown means we'll be having banana bread with our afternoon tea. And bread gone stale means... Continue reading

Posted Jun 14, 2010 at Deelish Dish

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happy friday!

This is what my weekend looks like...hot DAMN! Or should I just say, HOT. I melt in this kind of weather but at the same time...summer is here! I plan on hikes, BBQs, and cold bubbly drinks. How about you?... Continue reading

Posted Jun 11, 2010 at Deelish Dish

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yellow cake + chocolate frosting = my kryptonite

Do you have a food vice? A really serious one? One so bad that it could single-handedly bring you down if you let it? I'm talking the kind of thing you won't even think of buying because if you did,... Continue reading

Posted Jun 1, 2010 at Deelish Dish

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let's dish: what are your workout must-haves?

After my sister forced me to down some Propel powdered-water and then go for a 3-mile sprint yesterday, I've been thinking about pre-workout preparation. I was never one for it but lately I've noticed I've become a bit more Jennifer-Lopez-diva... Continue reading

Posted May 27, 2010 at Deelish Dish

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how to make a vision board

Ever heard of vision boards? Inspiration collages? Mind maps? You know, the law of attraction meets the power of visualization? Well, today's guest post from the lovely Saskatch is about to go all Oprah on ya! Thanks again, Katch! Hello... Continue reading

Posted May 25, 2010 at Deelish Dish

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the everything-in-your-fridge salad

I love salad. My general dinner rule is there must be something green on the plate and, nine times out of ten, it's salad. The key to loving salad is knowing how to make a good one. I hate when... Continue reading

Posted May 19, 2010 at Deelish Dish

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little miss strawberry shortcake

So remember when I told you I have a favorite go-to, non-chocolate dessert? Well, I must have been on something at the time because, duh, I have three. And I don't want any of them to think I have favorites;... Continue reading

Posted May 17, 2010 at Deelish Dish

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let's dish: what's your secret to dinner party hosting success?

With all these mom group events and days of summer BBQs around the corner, hosting season is on my mind. My mother is the Martha Stewart of entertaining (see personalized place setting above) so I have huge shoes to fill... Continue reading

Posted May 14, 2010 at Deelish Dish

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where the babymommas at?

Dear Abby (Internet, that's you), If someone had told me that at the ripe old age of 26 I'd be married, with a baby, and friendless, I would have laughed and then cried, and then punched them in the face.... Continue reading

Posted May 13, 2010 at Deelish Dish

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DD & a Movie: The Ghost & Mrs. Muir

Herein begins another new feature that I am excited to finally start. Dinner and a movie, Deelish Dish style! Do you guys remember TBS' Dinner & a Movie that played on Friday nights back in the day? You know..."Beans and... Continue reading

Posted May 10, 2010 at Deelish Dish

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let's dish: what do you consider a relationship deal breaker?

(a balding Jude courtesy of Polls Boutique) A friend of mine recently went out on a date and told me afterwards, "He's great, except might have two potential deal breakers: he's balding and has back hair." I'm pretty sure most... Continue reading

Posted May 6, 2010 at Deelish Dish

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tell me everything!

(photo courtesy of Getty Images) Heya sister girlfriend! It's time to take off the aprons, pour some strong tinis, and shoot the shit. I realized as of late, that the longer I blog, the more I get to know you,... Continue reading

Posted May 6, 2010 at Deelish Dish

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mother's day giveaway winner!

What wonderful Mother's Days you all have planned! And thank you for the sweet wishes for mine :) And the lucky winner is...........comment #6! Congrats Ginny! Enjoy your goodies! Hope you all have a great weekend and upcoming holiday as... Continue reading

Posted May 1, 2010 at Deelish Dish

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Apr 28, 2010

thank you + mother's day giveaway!

Hey y'all! Let's all take a timeout and celebrate some mushy stuff. 1) You! I want to say a big THANK YOU! for following this here blog thingy and coming back every day to talk about absolutely nothing while eating... Continue reading

Posted Apr 28, 2010 at Deelish Dish

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don't talk to me before i've had my coffee

Do you have a morning routine? One that is so detailed and necessary, that were you to diverge from it, your day would spiral into a frazzled, harebrained, did-i-even-remember-to-put-on-pants Bridget Jones episode? I have major routines and ceremonies that I... Continue reading

Posted Apr 26, 2010 at Deelish Dish

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i want my body back

I've waited, I've been patient, but now, after almost 3 1/2 months since giving birth, I want my body back. People, not only do I have a 12K race in August and two weddings to attend in October, bikini season... Continue reading

Posted Apr 20, 2010 at Deelish Dish

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maybe i was a little rough on that jamie oliver

You gotta hand it to that goofy bastard, he knows how to serve up some classic British cuisine. I can hardly stand to watch him talk (I googled the SNL spoof of him to no avail but trust me on... Continue reading

Posted Apr 8, 2010 at Deelish Dish

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