Monthly Archives: June 2012

Fiddlehead Pasta

Posted on June 29, 2012 by amy

The first time I had Fiddleheads I fell in love immediately. What a delicate flavor and a fun, different vegetable. I had them for the first time a couple of years ago. But because of their incredibly narrow season I … Continue reading →

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Wicked Wednesdays: Summertime

Posted on June 27, 2012 by amy

Summer is upon us! I just had to pay homage once more to one of my all-time favorite places in the world: Santa Cruz. Coming up in July  have some great summer recipes, restaurant reviews, and other really exciting stuff! … Continue reading →

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Spicy Sriracha Shrimp with a Corn and Tomato Salad

Posted on June 25, 2012 by amy

This is literally the perfect dish for summer. It’s so easy to throw together and can be done equally so with fresh ingredients or frozen. I’ll tell it to you straight. This is not a dish for the faint-hearted. It … Continue reading →

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Cucumber Salad

Posted on June 22, 2012 by amy

This dish is absolutely perfect for this hot, humid weather we’re having. It’s good for you, and it’s cool and refreshing. I made this a day ahead of time and allowed the flavors to all marry well before we had … Continue reading →

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California in Pictures

Posted on June 20, 2012 by amy

I spent nearly three awesome weeks in my home state of California back in May. I had the opportunity to see friends, family and do so many awesome things such as go to the beach, have wonderful meals, visit the … Continue reading →

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Velvety Banana Pear Smoothie

Posted on June 18, 2012 by amy

Today I decided to go with a more traditional smoothie, of fruits only. I got the idea for this one from Gillian McKeith’s, You Are What You Eat book, which you saw a few times with March’s Soup & Salad … Continue reading →

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Girls Trip to Scottsdale, AZ: A Photo Recap

Posted on June 15, 2012 by amy

Back in April, I had so much fun when myself and a few girlfriends set off for a 4 night/5 day vacation to FireSky Resort in Scottsdale, AZ! Check out the photos and descriptions below. If you’re looking for a … Continue reading →

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Kitchen Mishaps

Posted on June 14, 2012 by amy

I realized recently, one thing I don’t do very often here on the blog is write about those crazy kitchen mishaps. I mean, let’s be honest, I am a natural-born klutz. So, to even try and pretend like I sail … Continue reading →

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BzzAgent Campaign for Filippo Berio Olive Oil

Posted on June 13, 2012 by amy

I was excited when I got my second BzzAgent kit in the mail. If you’re wondering what the heck I’m talking about, I blogged about it not that long ago. The basics are that I receive complimentary products to try … Continue reading →

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Homemade Salt & Vinegar Potato Chips

Posted on June 11, 2012 by amy

On a whim one Saturday afternoon not long ago, I decided to make some potato chips. I went with some Salt Vinegar chips. Decided to share the recipe with you- mind you I didn’t measure anything too intensely, I just … Continue reading →

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