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I remember the years according to their birthday cakes. It goes without saying that the years without three tiers and buttercream icing are completely forgotten, twelve months that didn’t merit a leather-bound planner.
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Grilled Swordfish with citrus salsa will delight your taste buds this Spring.
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Two things this Mississippi girl loves - Christmas time and the Blues. While most probably wouldn't put the two together, I think they go hand in hand, given that both remind me of home. The sultry sounds are reminiscent of days gone by. Think of it as the ghost of Christmases past.
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They say a picture is worth a thousand words. Well, here in the South, we're taught that a handwritten note is far more valuable, especially when it's written in a fashion that's pleasing to the eye. The word "calligraphy" literally means "beautiful writing." And we won't argue with that.
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Naughty or Nice? We all do our best to be nice all year round, but when it is time for holiday libations, the naughtier the better! When serving the traditional eggnog this year, spice it up with this sinful recipe.
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Crazy relatives aside, who could possibly shun a big bowl of tangy, warm cabbage--cooked with a little love and common sense-- sauteed down with bacon and garlic and enjoyed with goat cheese crostini?
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In search of a quick and healthy dinner for this week? Aren't we all? Try this recipe for this scrumptious Mexican street food.... Chicken tacos!
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While your thoughts this time of year might turn to spiced pies and cinnamon rolls, we begin to fantasize about autumn breakfast bread--a luscious, buttery oat studded loaf perfumed with cinnamon, ginger, allspice and everything nice.
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Entertaining this weekend? Show some versatility and expose your guests to some international fare. This new twist on a traditional Indian dish is a savory treat that your friends will love!
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Just because summer's almost over doesn't mean burgers are out of style. Anytime people are outdoors, there's room for a piece of grilled meat. Next time you flame up the grill (or the griddle) add a little international edge.
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At summer camp, sometime in the early 1990s, I met my first s’more—and my future husband. I remember he was a long-legged, shy boy who let his best friend take me to the dance. I also remember that my first bite of s’more felt a bit naughty.
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When internationally renowned photographer, Colleen Duffley, asked us to cook up a July barbecue feast at her creative venue, Studio B, in Alys Beach, Florida, we knew we had to put on something a little different. Burgers and beers were out and anything fussy involving lobsters just wouldn’t do.
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Several weeks ago a friend of mine told me about her new love -- Tomato Jam. It's a must try. So, if you are wondering what to do with the 30,000 ready-to-eat tomatoes that you bought at the farmers' market last weekend, here's the answer....
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With so many wine glass styles on the market today, how does one know what’s what and when to use which one over the others, or if a wine glass is even necessary? We’ve got some answers to hopefully make this all, er...crystal clear to you.
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Memorial Day is upon us, what better way to kick off summer than with a crawfish boil with friends. This one pot meal is easy, delicious, and also an activity. So bring out the big pot, ice down some Coronas, and cover your table with brown paper bags, for an evening of spicy fun.
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What sends us over the moon? Sure Christian Louboutin... but everyone knows that the way to a girl's heart is through her stomach!
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Strawberry shortcake--that spring indulgence of little cakes smothered in bright, sweet strawberries and thick, whipped cream-- can come simple, gussied up, homemade or right from the grocery store produce section.
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Starting at $17 a slice, Sylvia Weinstock is cake mistress to the rich and famous. Starting her career as a school teacher, she climbed to her current position as the Leonardo da Vinci of cakes by mastering the task of making them both delicious and beautiful.
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Impress your friends by shaking-up a traditional Crawfish or Shrimp Boil by exchanging a few ingredients and making a Low Country Boil instead. We loved this recipe from Private Islands of Georgia so much that we couldn't help sharing it with My Scoop readers.
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Forget the store-bought chocolate bunnies. Brooke thinks you can even put away the Peeps. This Sunday, stock your family and your friends’ Easter baskets with the ooey gooey goodness of homemade chocolate truffles.
