Monthly Archives: July 2011

Gruyere Grilled Cheese with Caramelized Onions

To anyone that is curious about some things I said in my last post, the family member in the hospital is one of my sisters and she is doing much better now. I therefore have now returned to breathing normally … Continue reading

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Long Week

It has been a long week. A long, uneven, eventful week. A close friend got her dream job – she is going to be a full time employee at Disney Studios, which is what she has wanted for as long … Continue reading

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I don’t think Mickey would approve

This is my cousin Emily. Don’t let that innocent watermelon eating face fool you, she is not to be trusted. When we were about 10 years old my parents took us on a trip to Disney World and one afternoon … Continue reading

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Caprese Pasta Salad

True story – I used to be scared of making pesto. It seemed fancy, which often equates to being difficult. Then I found out the truth: pesto is herbs, garlic, cheese and some toasted nuts all ground together with oil, … Continue reading

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From China to Taiwan

Here’s a little weekend fun for you: Go to Google Maps, and click on “directions”. Then enter “China” as your starting point and “Taiwan” as your ending point. Scroll down to instruction #48: Yes indeed. After turning left it recommends … Continue reading

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Coon Dog Day, 2011

Last weekend told my cousin Polly I was going to the Coon Dog Day parade and asked if she wanted to join. I explained it by saying, “The parade is completely open to whoever wants to be in it, no … Continue reading

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Best Potato Salad

When I first started writing for A Cozy Kitchen I wrote a post about how I hated mayonnaise. So much so, in fact, that I came up with a potato salad recipe that was mustard based instead of mayo. Although … Continue reading

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I’m not from the North, I’m a Texas Man.

WARNING – THIS VIDEO HAS PROFANITY IN IT. Like, way more than the girl talking about mimosas. Cause Jimmy Dean sausage is no laughing matter, especially for Texas men, and their slightly plump women. Consider yourself warned.

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Family Photos

For some reason whenever you put a camera in front of my cousin Emily and her dad, Steve, instead of smiling for the camera they try and figure out what kind of funny face they can make. Which is how … Continue reading

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4th of July Suggestions

The 4th of July is in two days. TWO DAYS people. This is the Olympics of grill-outs, the World Cup of picnic food. I have big plans, mostly involving food. Here’s how it goes: First, I am going to whip … Continue reading

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