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Slow Cooker Turkey Pumpkin Chili Mexicana

Posted on 3 November 2012 | 20 responses

Perhaps I was foolish to visit my parents when a superstorm was predicted to make landfall on the Maryland coast.

I prefer to think of myself as foolishly optimistic.

I may have been foolish too when I elected not to change my ticket from Tuesday to Wednesday, even though it was clear that Maryland Emergency Management officials were not going to open the airport. By the time my flight was officially canceled on Monday, Wednesday’s flights were fully booked so I had to fly on Thursday.

I came home 2 days late and was unintentionally away 7 days during this critical period for packing and moving.

Hmmm…I may need to face the fact that I was an idiot.

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Pins of the week: Comfort Food (for Hurricane Sandy)

Posted on 2 November 2012 | Comments Off on Pins of the week: Comfort Food (for Hurricane Sandy)

I visited my parents in the Baltimore area this weekend, just in time for Hurricane Sandy. Impeccable timing.

Thankfully, central Maryland was spared the brunt of the storm; coastal areas of the state were pounded and the mountains received over 1.5 feet of snow. Personally, I was even luckier because my mother’s house didn’t even lose power. Only a few big branches broke in the backyard — with no permanent damage.

I had some serious comfort food cravings and, judging from Twitter, so did a lot of other folks. One downside was that my mother’s kitchen isn’t well-equipped for me to cook so I was able only to fantasize about what I would make. Pinterest only fueled these daydreams.

• Pasta is always at the top of my comfort food list. I love that this creamy sweet potato pasta has kale thrown in for good measure. Less sinful?
• Potato leek soup is a classic for a reason. ‘Nuff said.
• Matt’s favorite comfort food is beef stew, hands down. In my opinion, it’s only made better with the addition of beer.
• Chana masala is always comforting with its creamy chickpeas. Yum.
• Caramel butter bars? Say what now?

Can It Up: November

Posted on 1 November 2012 | 11 responses

 

It’s that time again…time to Can It Up! I had such a good time reading everyone’s contributions to October’s event with apples.

You all inspire me with your creativity; you totally rock! November, here we come!
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Can It Up: Apples Roundup

Posted on 1 November 2012 | Comments Off on Can It Up: Apples Roundup

I had a blast this month seeing what you all came up with for October Can It Up: Apples! After encouraging you to be super creative, I was horribly straightforward — albeit thorough — with my contribution. Regardless, my friends will be its happy recipients at the holidays.

With that…let’s see what folks contributed!

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Muted Monday: In Silence

Posted on 29 October 2012 | 2 responses

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