Monthly Archives: January 2011

“7″ Layer Dip

By Rachel | Published: January 31, 2011
Oh the 7 Layer Dip… every family has a recipe (at least where I come from they do) and some involved any multitude of layers and flavors. I personally want mine to be delicious, but we’re not reinventing the wheel here people! Meaning, I’m not doing everything from scratch (let’s save “scratch” for special occasions).  Read More...
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Inexpensive Superbowl Decor

By Rachel | Published: January 31, 2011
I recently had some friends (well Dave’s friends) over to watch football and I thought to myself “this is the perfect opportunity to teach my readers how to decorate for football last-minute on the cheap!” So I threw on this tablecloth (literally, I didn’t even iron it) and I used white masking tape (about $4  Read More...
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Restaurant Review – Pizzeria Bianco

By Rachel | Published: January 29, 2011
Many of you have been asking me about my experience at Pizza Bianco since you saw me digitally hyperventilating via Twitter and Facebook. Here’s the scoop: I read about Pizzeria Bianco (a local pizza joint in Phoenix) years ago. It’s been voted Best Pizza by everyone from Food and Wine Magazine to Food Network. It’s  Read More...
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The Little Match Jar

By Mandy | Published: January 28, 2011
I’m a huge sucker for cool packaging, especially when it comes to glass jars–you could literally put anything in a wee mason jar with a metal screw cap and I would buy it.  For everyone like me, I created this: the tiny match jar.  No more shoving a box of matches in the drawer because  Read More...
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Cheesecake Lollipops

By Rachel | Published: January 27, 2011
Once again watching TV pays off!! I was enjoying a recent episode of Best Thing I Ever Ate on Food Network when someone talked about their favorite dessert… cheesecake lollipops. What a nifty idea, Cake on a stick! Wouldn’t that be an adorable dessert at a cocktail party? I think so too, here’s how I  Read More...
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Coffee Creations

By Rachel | Published: January 25, 2011
Every year my team heads to the Sundance Film Festival to cater the EW Lounge for a week long run. During this time I strap on my apron and sling espresso and homemade soups to some of Hollywood’s biggest stars. It’s long days of running up and down stairs and standing on your feet and  Read More...
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Apple Jalapeno Pork Tenderloin

By Rachel | Published: January 24, 2011
It’s fitting to post this blog today as I’m at the Sundance Film Festival in Park City UT and it was here that I first heard about this concoction. Every year the family we rent a house from here invites us up for dinner (which is so lovely and neighborly of them and not something  Read More...
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It’s Stencil Time, Baby

By Mandy | Published: January 21, 2011
Babies! They’re so picky and particular about what they wear, am I right?  The good news for you is that with just a few inexpensive supplies and a little bit of patience, you can be the hit of the next baby shower you attend, OR your own baby’s favorite parent!  These stencils and techniques can  Read More...
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Bell Pepper Salad

By Rachel | Published: January 20, 2011
In an effort to lose some of the poundage we put on during the holidays Dave and I are sticking with a high-protein diet of our own devising. This means I have to find new and clever ways to make vegetables as a side dish since we’re not having starches or carbs. So along side  Read More...
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Asian Beef Kabobs

By Rachel | Published: January 20, 2011
Earlier in the week I shared my recipe for turkey meatloaf and while it’s delicious and a sure crowd pleaser more than one of you whined something about wanting a “Beef Recipe” for those of you who aren’t as excited about turkey meat. I love beef as much as the next girl so I happily  Read More...
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