Peanut Steak Noodles

I liked the base of this recipe but next time I will be adding more red pepper flakes and maybe ginger for more of a punch. Overall it is a solid recipe though. I would say that some might like it saltier as well, probably with double the soy sauce. And yes, you really need [...]

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New Dining Room Set

We have been remodeling our house over the years and finally our hardwood flooring is done – just the trim remains to be done on the walls. One thing we haven’t had for a couple months is a dining room table. Kirk and I spent some time looking over styles and getting frustrated. We wanted [...]

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Divine Spa Day

Kirk and our friend Dani conspired to get me out of the house this morning for a girl’s day out. I had no idea what he was up to but figured he was hatching something And it was truly appreciated, fabulous would be a better description! I came out so relaxed I don’t [...]

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Necco Wafers Going Natural

I was very happy when I read the news this morning about Necco Wafers having changed over to natural dyes and flavorings! Necco Wafers are one of those weird candies you either love or hate. I love them. I haven’t had one in well over 3 years. If I want to torture myself I go [...]

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Herb Site To Check Out

I have read The Herb Companion magazine over the years but never had checked out their website until recently.

If you grow herbs in your yard/garden like I do, you will enjoy the resources they have. Lots of hints and things to do with your herbs!
I needed something to entertain me on a cold rainy day….and [...]

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New Marketplace To Use?

I came across 1000 Markets a couple weeks ago. They use Amazon Payments – think of it as a version of Etsy, but no need to use Paypal for payment. It has no upfront fees, only charging if you sell (done the same way Amazon runs their used sales of books, CD’s, etc). Overall from [...]

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Local Dining: Tutta Bella

Ford and I were running errands this morning and decided to grab a small bite for lunch. I had noticed that the new branch of Tutta Bella had opened in Issaquah, Wa so we walked over.
Tutta Bella is a local set of Neapolitan pizzeria restaurants in the Seattle area. The one in Issaquah was a [...]

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Neat Blog To Check Out

One of the ladies I talk to via the hiking forums sent me a link to Family Style Food. Nice blog, gorgeous food shots and tasty looking recipes.
~Sarah

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