Monthly Archives: March 2012

Asian Chicken Pasta


On a recent visit to North Carolina to visit my sister I was treated to a new dish that is simple to make but a bit different from what I usually create. Love me some new flavors! So, here ya … Continue reading

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Project Runway? Hunger Games?


Was it a dream? Was I chosen to participate on Project Runway? Oh, wait, no, that was my 13 year-old daughter who designed, sketched and requested a Hunger Games costume for the midnight premier showing. I hadn’t read the books … Continue reading

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Necessary Roughness


Necessary Roughness is a television show that promotes “tough love” by a counselor to professional athletes. In this case, art does not seem to imitate life. I am amazed at how many people (parents, coaches, teachers, etc) are afraid of … Continue reading

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Put on Your Big Girl Panties


Growing old is a pain (pun intended), growing up is sometimes harder, and not growing up is the worst. When do you know that you are all grown up? Do we ever really make it to maturity? One of the … Continue reading

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For all those moms still in those early years!!! (or those who miss those years)

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Originally posted on theketchupchronicles:
So to celebrate the ketchup chronicles 10th post, what better than a KAKE.. yes cake with a K! why? Because its made with ketchup of course! Now before anyone is sick, or thinks I’ve gone mad…

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Originally posted on A Dollop and A Pinch:
In response to my question, “What’s your favorite soup?,” I got one answer. After I got over the fact that it wasn’t one of mine!!!! I decided to share Regina’s favorite soup…

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Pantry Raid #20: Pita Pepperoni Sandwich


A precious, dear friend came over to help organize my garage which is stuffed to the brim with “left-overs” (equipment, not food) from moving out of the cafe. We took a lunch break and I needed to create something tasty … Continue reading

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Don’t Assume It’s a Telemarketer


During my years at The Baron York Tea Room, because it was housed in the historic building where the Standard Telephone first brought the modern invention to the North Georgia mountains, I used a replica of an old dial phone. … Continue reading

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If The Shoe Fits…..Run!!!!


Every time I drive home from Atlanta I see this giant high heel on the side of the road! Do you see it? Right, it isn’t a shoe, but it looks like a lost high heel left on the side … Continue reading

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