st. augustine, florida: salt water cowboys

August 18, 2010
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After spending three nights at Disney World, we packed up our overtired children and headed to the beaches of the eastern coast of Florida. We stayed in a beautiful condo in Palm Coast, just south of St. Augustine. My parents drove over and spent a couple of nights with us, and the first night they were there, we ate at a long-time favorite restaurant of ours, Salt Water Cowboys.

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beach vacation sangria

August 16, 2010
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Guess what? I’m home! We’ve spent the last week at Disney World for a few nights and then at the beach at Palm Coast, over on the eastern coast of Florida. I have lots and lots of photos to share with you, but first things first. I have a sangria recipe that I simply must share. Right now.

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guest post: whole wheat buttermilk scones

August 12, 2010
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Right about now, I’m probably slathering sunscreen on the kids as we get ready to head out to the beach for the day, buckets and shovels and beach towels in tow. I’ve asked the talented Jen Schall of my kitchen addiction if she would please fill in for me for a day. And she agreed!

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the merry gourmet shop is open!

August 10, 2010
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The clock ticked away and the time has finally arrived. The shop is open for business! The shop is going to be starting out small. It’s important to me that I can vouch for anything that I’m selling, so in order to do that, I’m taking it slow. I do want to share one item, though, that’s made a difference in my kitchen — my electric scale.

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in celebration of vacations: mango mint margarita & a reading list

August 6, 2010
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Did you hear that? I’m breathing a sigh of relief. A BIG sigh of relief, actually, because I’m finally getting some much needed rest and relaxation after a busy several weeks at work. This vacation seems to have been a long time coming. So, in celebration of vacations and because it’s Friday, let’s have a cocktail, shall we?

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