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Halloween Eve

Posted by Cate under Narrative

If you’re a regular reader of Sweetnicks, you know that Halloween is one of our favorite holidays.  Heck, who am I kidding?  I like ‘em all.
Tonight, I spent way too much time playing with rubber gloves and popcorn, making these monster hands for Nicholas‘ classmates.  The kids aren’t having a traditional party, but they were […]

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The Tale of the Chocolate Mint Brownies

Posted by Cate under Narrative

I tried.  I really did.  I really, really tried.
I tried to get you a picture of these brownies.  These Chocolate Mint Brownies.  A fudgy brownie.  And a layer of Creme de Menthe frosting.  Topped off with a chocolate ganache.
Really I did.
But I failed.
Miserably.
All I have to show you is this empty pan.
Where the Chocolate Mint […]

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High School Musical 3

Posted by Cate under Narrative

“Mom, is this the right movie?”
Nicholas leaned in close to me and whispered.  And you know how those six-year-old whispers go … the kind that people ten rows back can hear and my ear is no longer dry.
“Yes, honey.  It’s probably just a preview.”
I gotta say, I thought it was a little strange that the […]

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The $7 Dinner Challenge #3

Posted by Cate under $7 Dinner Challenge, Narrative

Just got back from what I thought was going to be a one hour meeting … three hours later.  You know how that goes … so no lengthy post from me tonight.  But!  It’s our $7 Dinner Challenge night, so I do have to share details…
Dinner?
Bread with Dipping Sauce (appetizer)
Blasted Chicken
Crispy Potatoes
Now the details.  Chicken […]

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Pan-Seared Tilapia with Almond Browned Butter

Posted by Cate under Narrative

If it wasn’t for an office party back in January, I might never have discovered my love for tilapia, a fish that a friend calls a “poor man’s flounder.”  No matter what you call it, just buy it.  It’s that simple.  So far, my favorite tilapia recipe is this one with a lemon caper sauce.  […]

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