My “Rochester Post Bulletin” interview will be printed in their newspaper on January 16th! Here’s my picture! My talented hubby, Jeff Placzek, took it. I will post the interview after the 16th.
January 16th
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Good Enough to Eat…Almost
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I am intrigued by knitted and crocheted food. I have no idea why. It serves no purpose, I just love it. Sushi, cupcakes, breakfast food, animal crackers…I love it all. This year my resolution is to knit or crochet at least 10 food items. So, if you read my last post (which I retracted because…
Ninja Haiku #2
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Todd the Ninja has done it again… 🙂 A new year begins Mem’ries still fresh from the last No more promises
Spa Cuisine: Summer Strawberry Chicken Salad
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Strawberries, peaches and pineapple are the stars of the show in this refreshing, good for you, summer salad! Strawberry Dressing: 12 oz Yoplait Original Strawberry Yogurt 1 Cup fresh strawberries 2 Tablespoons white or red wine vinegar Salad: 6 cups torn romaine lettuce or mixed salad greens 2 large, boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cooked completely…
Musings Newsletter: Stockholm Pie Company
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There is a beautiful string of little villages just across the bridge from Red Wing that are some of the most quaint destinations on Wisconsin’s Great River Road. We usually make room on our calendars for a few happy excursions across the bridge every summer. On Saturday, July 19th we decided to go over to…
Two Gorgeous Summer Wines
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If you’re always looking for new wines to try (like I am) than you’ve come to the right place. 🙂 Beaucanon Estate Trifecta 2001– This is an especially great wine to serve with grilled red meat and kabobs. A perfect combination of currant, Fuji apples, mint, licorice, and rose petals. La Crema Russian River Valley…
Giant Thermos Cocktails for the Beach
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These are fantastic little libations for the beach, boat parties or picnics. Combining all of your cocktail ingredients before a beach party or boat outing makes enjoying cocktails more convenient. This recipe makes enough for 1 gallon of cocktails, but can be doubled or tripled, depending on how many people will be joining you. 🙂…
Sandbar Footsie Treatment
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Here’s one of my favorite summertime spa treatments. This one was published in my first book, “Chin Deep in Bubbles” on page 58. An exfoliating, smoothing treatment for your feet: Combine 1/2 cup beach sand (or play sand), 1 Tablespoon sea salt, and 1/2 cup olive oil in a big basin. Put your feet in…
Appropriate woods for grilling
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Adding wood to your coals before grilling can add depth and flavor to the meats you grill. We have been experimenting with grapevines and fresh herbs. Have fun with this and let me know what you find out 🙂 Here is a list of woods suitable for grilling and smoking: * ACACIA – these trees…
Trendy Little Lettuce Wraps
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These little lettuce wraps are every bit as wonderful as the ones you can get at upscale Chinese restaurants. They make a perfect lunch, appetizer, or light dinner. 16 butter lettuce leaves 1 pound lean ground bison 1 tablespoon canola oil 1 large, sweet Maui onion or Vidalia onion, chopped fine 2 cloves fresh garlic,…