#flowertherapy might be right up there with #water #flowertherapy might be right up there with #watertherapy.  Love passing the time in secret wildflower patches. As you do. 🌸
I remarked how pretty that tiny sliver of the moon I remarked how pretty that tiny sliver of the moon was on the way home tonight, and my friend pulled over right away so I could grab a photo. That’s when someone really knows you! It was just too beautiful to resist. 🌙
Weekend photos in review, old school style. ✨ C Weekend photos in review, old school style. ✨ 
Context: 1/ picture perfect weekend, 2/ threw together a quick meal w udon noodles, steak and broccoli, so good, 3/ the sun reflections on this painting struck me today, looked like a cross 4/ it takes all afternoon but nothing like Sunday Gravy, 5/ six months old, 6/ when he wants some serious zzzz’s, he covers his eye with his ears, the cutest, 7/ breakfast pastries at @coniglios
I have plenty of reusable shopping bags since New I have plenty of reusable shopping bags since New Jersey banned the plastic ones last year. But when I spied this beauty for a buck, how could I resist? It just is so darn happy, which makes me happy. The little things aren’t so little. 💛
Cheers to the weekend! This may look like a staged Cheers to the weekend! This may look like a staged photo, but Lola just has ZERO boundaries and Clifford is exceptionally patient. 😂
I’ve been on a smoked salmon kick lately (it’s I’ve been on a smoked salmon kick lately (it’s so good for you), so when I saw that a local patisserie has a smoked salmon croissant available (weekends only), I added it to my list of things to seek out. I popped into @chocolatinenj early on Mother’s Day and was rewarded with this deliciousness. Layers of soft flaky croissant dough, tender smoked salmon, light whipped cream, thinly sliced red and green onion slivers and dotted with capers… it was every bit as amazing as you’d imagine it would be. If you’re local, don’t sleep on this one. 😋
Weekend photos in review, the belated edition. 1/ Weekend photos in review, the belated edition.

1/ hit up a few yard sales and snagged this beautiful pasta dish from Italy with my favorite color for a buck, 2/ and one of these printer trays came home with me too, 3/ pre Mother’s Day celebrations with 30 local moms, 4/ finished the weekend supervising furniture assembly
Today would have been my friend Cathy’s 53rd bir Today would have been my friend Cathy’s 53rd birthday. Unfortunately she’s not here to celebrate because she died suddenly at age 49. I think of her often … every Mother’s Day because we spent most of them together since her husband worked weekends … when I discover a new food adventure (we once did a day long donut crawl) … when I’m sharing a special time with my kids knowing that her then-11 year old is growing up without her. Before she passed, I always appreciated every day, but since then, even more so. You never know what the next day can bring, so relish in the sunshine, surprise rainstorms, making wishes over railroad tracks and all the wonderful randomness life can throw your way. Don’t waste a single second, say yes, live on the outskirts of your comfort zone, laugh often, tell people you love them, give eight second hugs, and squeeze every ounce of joy you can out of life. Do it for the people who can’t. ✨
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TasteBook Giveaway

July 30, 2008 · Narrative

One of these days, I swear I’m going to organize my tried-and-true recipes once and for all.  I will.  I really will.  My vague goal is to go through and make whatever ones I haven’t talked about on here yet, that way I can get them online and actually just get rid of the tried-and-true file altogether.  But that’s going to take awhile.  Until then, the mishmash of clippings and printouts sits in the corner of my office and mocks me.

But for you guys, there is actually another way, and it’s pretty cool and a great testament to technology these days.  With TasteBook, you can create your own cookbook, full color and personalized to the hilt and everything.  You can add in favorite recipes from the ‘net, and even personal family ones.  Certainly is a far cry from those little index card files that our mothers had, isn’t it?

To help inspire you, the team at 3-A-Daygave me 20% off coupon codes to give away to Sweetnicks readers for the Nourish Your Morning book.  If you’re one of the first six readers who leave your favorite dairy recipe as a comment here, it’s yours!

The cookbooks are actually pretty spiffy … colorful, tabbed and hardback covers.  You can even pop them open to add or remove recipes.  You can check out the demo right here on how it works.

Have at it!

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  1. Tatiana says

    July 30, 2008 at 8:51 pm

    Sleepin’ in Omelette

    6 onion rolls
    1 cup grated cheddar cheese
    1 1/2 sticks butter
    1 8 ounce package cream cheese
    10 eggs
    2 cups milk
    1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
    dash of cayenne pepper
    1/2 teaspoon salt
    1 teaspoon chopped chives
    Generously butter 9 x 13 baking dish. Tear onion rolls into chunks. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese, then tear cream cheese into small piece and place over the top. Cut 1 1/2 sticks butter into pats and place over the top. Mix remaining ingredients and pour over the top of the dish. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
    The next morning, bake at 325 degrees, covered, for 45 minutes. Then remove foil and continue baking at 350 for 10-15 minutes.

    Reply
  2. Darius T. Williams says

    July 30, 2008 at 10:37 pm

    Oh – I think I’ll need to try this out. I’m just creating some tried and true recipes – my problem is though that I don’t write ANYTHING down…I just cook…and it comes out good. I’m gonna start recording things though…I really am.

    -DTW
    http://www.everydaycookin.blogspot.com

    Reply
  3. Joel says

    July 30, 2008 at 11:10 pm

    Blueberry Pancakes to start your 3-a-day off right:

    http://foodmonkeys.blogspot.com/2007/09/blueberry-pancakes.html

    Reply
  4. Mary says

    July 31, 2008 at 8:37 am

    We love these buttermilk biscuits with all meals of the day!

    http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/BUTTERMILK-BISCUITS-232187

    Reply
  5. Ali says

    July 31, 2008 at 8:48 am

    Secret Banana Smoothies
    Makes 1 large serving, shown

    In a blender, add 1 cup milk, 1 cup ice cubes, 1 banana, 1 tsp. almond extract and 1 tsp sugar (optional). Blend until smooth. Recipe courtesy of Penzeys One magazine.

    Reply
  6. Ali says

    July 31, 2008 at 8:49 am

    btw, that is ali from divine domesticity :)

    Reply
  7. The Neighbor (Wife) says

    July 31, 2008 at 9:00 am

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY CATE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Reply
  8. Nerissa says

    July 31, 2008 at 2:11 pm

    Ahhh well, I didn’t arrive in time to give any milk recipes. NOt that I had one on the ready mind you. I did drop by to see if you’d like to participate in a meme. I have tagged you if you’d like to join in.
    Oh.. and it seems Happy Birthday is in order too, I see? Felicitations!

    Reply
  9. Nancy Mihalich says

    July 31, 2008 at 2:16 pm

    THIS IS SOOOOOOO GOOD FOR BREAKFAST! YUMM!
    LEMON BROWN SUGAR BREAD PUDDING (8 serv.)
    1 loaf challah bread, cut into 2″ dice, 6 eggs, beaten, 2 c. heavy cream, 1 c. light brown sugar, loosely packed, 2 lemons, zested, 1 tsp. vanilla extract, whipped cream, blueberries, powdered sugar for garnish – Put bread cubes in large bowl. Mix eggs, cream, brown sugar, zest & vanilla together; pour over bread. Mix well & let sit for a minimum of 15 min. Butter a casserole dish & pour the mixture into the dish. Put into the top half of the oven until the center is slightly firm to the touch, about 30 min. Serve warm garnished with whipped cream, blueberries and powdered sugar.

    Reply
  10. Robyn says

    July 31, 2008 at 11:51 pm

    Happy birthday Cate!

    Reply
  11. Reeni says

    August 1, 2008 at 10:00 am

    One of my favorite refreshing summer dairy recipes is a
    Blueberry Milk Shake:
    3/4 cup milk
    1/2 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
    1 and 1/2 cups vanilla ice cream

    In blender blend the milk and blueberries first, add ice cream and blend until smooth.
    I’ve had this for breakfast on those days when you just wake up and it is already hot and sticky!

    Reply
  12. Cate says

    August 5, 2008 at 12:50 am

    Mary, Nancy and Tatiana – please let me know your e-mail addresses so I can send you the code (you can email me at sweetnicksplace AT aol DOT com.

    Robyn – thank you!

    Nancy, Reeni and everyone else – all the recipes sound delicious … printing now. :)

    Reply

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#flowertherapy might be right up there with #water #flowertherapy might be right up there with #watertherapy.  Love passing the time in secret wildflower patches. As you do. 🌸
I remarked how pretty that tiny sliver of the moon I remarked how pretty that tiny sliver of the moon was on the way home tonight, and my friend pulled over right away so I could grab a photo. That’s when someone really knows you! It was just too beautiful to resist. 🌙
Weekend photos in review, old school style. ✨ C Weekend photos in review, old school style. ✨ 
Context: 1/ picture perfect weekend, 2/ threw together a quick meal w udon noodles, steak and broccoli, so good, 3/ the sun reflections on this painting struck me today, looked like a cross 4/ it takes all afternoon but nothing like Sunday Gravy, 5/ six months old, 6/ when he wants some serious zzzz’s, he covers his eye with his ears, the cutest, 7/ breakfast pastries at @coniglios
I have plenty of reusable shopping bags since New I have plenty of reusable shopping bags since New Jersey banned the plastic ones last year. But when I spied this beauty for a buck, how could I resist? It just is so darn happy, which makes me happy. The little things aren’t so little. 💛

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#flowertherapy might be right up there with #water #flowertherapy might be right up there with #watertherapy.  Love passing the time in secret wildflower patches. As you do. 🌸
I remarked how pretty that tiny sliver of the moon I remarked how pretty that tiny sliver of the moon was on the way home tonight, and my friend pulled over right away so I could grab a photo. That’s when someone really knows you! It was just too beautiful to resist. 🌙
Weekend photos in review, old school style. ✨ C Weekend photos in review, old school style. ✨ 
Context: 1/ picture perfect weekend, 2/ threw together a quick meal w udon noodles, steak and broccoli, so good, 3/ the sun reflections on this painting struck me today, looked like a cross 4/ it takes all afternoon but nothing like Sunday Gravy, 5/ six months old, 6/ when he wants some serious zzzz’s, he covers his eye with his ears, the cutest, 7/ breakfast pastries at @coniglios
I have plenty of reusable shopping bags since New I have plenty of reusable shopping bags since New Jersey banned the plastic ones last year. But when I spied this beauty for a buck, how could I resist? It just is so darn happy, which makes me happy. The little things aren’t so little. 💛
Cheers to the weekend! This may look like a staged Cheers to the weekend! This may look like a staged photo, but Lola just has ZERO boundaries and Clifford is exceptionally patient. 😂
I’ve been on a smoked salmon kick lately (it’s I’ve been on a smoked salmon kick lately (it’s so good for you), so when I saw that a local patisserie has a smoked salmon croissant available (weekends only), I added it to my list of things to seek out. I popped into @chocolatinenj early on Mother’s Day and was rewarded with this deliciousness. Layers of soft flaky croissant dough, tender smoked salmon, light whipped cream, thinly sliced red and green onion slivers and dotted with capers… it was every bit as amazing as you’d imagine it would be. If you’re local, don’t sleep on this one. 😋
Weekend photos in review, the belated edition. 1/ Weekend photos in review, the belated edition.

1/ hit up a few yard sales and snagged this beautiful pasta dish from Italy with my favorite color for a buck, 2/ and one of these printer trays came home with me too, 3/ pre Mother’s Day celebrations with 30 local moms, 4/ finished the weekend supervising furniture assembly
Today would have been my friend Cathy’s 53rd bir Today would have been my friend Cathy’s 53rd birthday. Unfortunately she’s not here to celebrate because she died suddenly at age 49. I think of her often … every Mother’s Day because we spent most of them together since her husband worked weekends … when I discover a new food adventure (we once did a day long donut crawl) … when I’m sharing a special time with my kids knowing that her then-11 year old is growing up without her. Before she passed, I always appreciated every day, but since then, even more so. You never know what the next day can bring, so relish in the sunshine, surprise rainstorms, making wishes over railroad tracks and all the wonderful randomness life can throw your way. Don’t waste a single second, say yes, live on the outskirts of your comfort zone, laugh often, tell people you love them, give eight second hugs, and squeeze every ounce of joy you can out of life. Do it for the people who can’t. ✨

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