Monthly Archives: December 2011
2011
2011 was an amazing year, filled with some pretty big changes. I quit my job, left New York, and moved to Chicago. I’m so excited about all of the possibilities that 2012 holds. Happy New Year.
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This Christmas
Christmas this year was slightly hectic. Instead of cooking a big dinner for Christmas day like we did last year, we focused on Christmas Eve. We hosted a dinner party for some family friends are our house and divided up … Continue reading
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Citrus Salad with Feta and Mint
If you’re anything like me, today is the perfect day for meals on the lighter side – a holiday detox, if you will. After days of eating things made with cream, butter, and carbs, I’m in the mood for some … Continue reading
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Merry Christmas
To those of you who celebrate Christmas, merry merry! To everyone – I hope you’re having a wonderful day filled with lots of family, food, and love. We’ll open a few presents this morning, have a big family breakfast, and … Continue reading
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Home for the Holidays
I’ve been home less than twenty-four hours and I’m already basking in the glow of being back. The next few days are full of Christmas activities – shopping with my sister, putting the finishing touches on the tree, our annual … Continue reading
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Honey Spice Cake
This is originally a Smitten Kitchen recipe – Deb’s majestic and moist honey cake. But I have a serious problem with the word “moist” – so I renamed it a honey spice cake. And it’s amazing. It has all the … Continue reading
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Last Minute Gift Guide
If you are one of the people who waits until the very last minute to buy holiday gifts (like all of my friends), then this post is for you. Here are some last minute gift guides, all of which can … Continue reading
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Deck the Halls
via Each year, my sister and I divide up the dinner on Christmas Eve. Since I’m coming home late on the 21st and won’t have much time to prepare, this year I took the appetizers, desserts, and decorating the table. … Continue reading
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Good Things
I know it’s totally cliche, but I really don’t know where the month has gone. I swear I was just at home for Thanksgiving and somehow I find myself going home again on Wednesday for Christmas. I’m so excited to … Continue reading
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We Need a Little Christmas
In case you can’t tell from the lack of holiday-themed posts around here (excluding this and these gift guides), I’m having a bit of a difficult time getting into the holiday spirit this year. I’m not sure what brought it … Continue reading
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