Monthly Archives: June 2011

Wordless Wednesday – June 22

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Buttermilk Pudding Cakes with Sugared Raspberries are Better than Eastern European Facelifts

Last week I celebrated a birthday.  I suppose I could be coy and not name the actual birthday but screw it, I’m 38 and all the secret Eastern European face lifts and Botox in the world isn’t going to make that change.  But … Continue reading

Posted in baking, desserts, easy, frugal, fruit, recipes | 5 Comments

Wordless Wednesday – June 15

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How to Make an Olla or Why Having to Use Southwestern Drought Techniques in the Southeast Is All Kinds of Wrong

We are into week two of the crazy late spring heat wave that struck us last week.  It’s been over 90 (and often as high as 96) every day this past week and there’s no sign of it cooling down … Continue reading

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Sweet Tea-Brined Chicken & Melting Our Way into Summer

Today, I’m considering turning my food blog into the only non-cooking food blog out there.  I never want to cook again. I plan on living the rest of my life on cucumbers, sandwiches, sweet tea and frosty glasses of booze. … Continue reading

Posted in chicken, easy, frugal, grilling, main dishes, recipes | 14 Comments