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The Fruits of My Son’s Impulse Buy – Wordless Wednesday

Ilinap · June 12, 2013 ·

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Tags: Bird, cook, food, wordless Wednesday

They Only Look Like the Worst Cupcakes Ever

Ilinap · April 22, 2013 ·

Note: The title of this post is not about the cupcakes in that photo above. My friend Jennie (whom I refer to as a sister from another mother and father) was just in town to launch her fantastic new cookbook, Homemade with Love. My 9 year old son, Bird, has been fascinated … [Read more...] about They Only Look Like the Worst Cupcakes Ever

Tags: Bird, children, cook, kids

Dinner Homemade with Love aka Flexing My Mussels In Jennie’s Kitchen

Ilinap · April 8, 2013 ·

My friend Jennie's first book has hit the shelves. Run to your local purveyor of books and buy Homemade With Love. Now. DO it. I promise you won't regret it. I have seen Jennie's book on the shelves of Barnes & Noble, listed on Amazon, and perched among the upcoming visiting … [Read more...] about Dinner Homemade with Love aka Flexing My Mussels In Jennie’s Kitchen

Tags: books, cook, food, friendship

Never Too Many Cooks in This Kitchen – Wordless Wednesday

Ilinap · March 6, 2013 ·

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Tags: Bird, brothers, children, cook, Deal, wordless Wednesday

Don’t Cupcake and Drive – 5:00 Fridays TM

Ilinap · February 8, 2013 ·

My colleague's daughter made cupcakes for a fellow colleague's birthday. Being a sweet tooth kind of girl, I had to of course have one, even if that meant inviting myself into his office and asking him to open up the cupcake tray for me to taste one. Luckily, this colleague is a … [Read more...] about Don’t Cupcake and Drive – 5:00 Fridays TM

Tags: 5:00 Fridays, cocktail, cook, fun, happy hour, party

$50 Giveaway and a Tasty Flatout Recipe

Ilinap · December 27, 2012 ·

Attention Walmart Shoppers! Remember when I posted about Flatout flatbread that made for a delicious weeknight pizza and easy entertaining chow? Well, you too can have a flatout great time cooking for your family and friends. Just leave a comment to win a $50 gift card to … [Read more...] about $50 Giveaway and a Tasty Flatout Recipe

Tags: cook, food, giveaway

Flatout Good & Easy

Ilinap · December 13, 2012 ·

I love a party. Our house somehow always turns into party central, whether it's a planned dinner party affair or an impromptu fireside gathering. My mom's house has always been the same way so I suppose I come by it naturally. The holidays leave us all dazed, but it's nice to … [Read more...] about Flatout Good & Easy

Tags: cook, food, friendship, fun, holidays, kids, party

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