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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. 😋
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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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Recipe: Cranberry Conserve Brie En Croute {Pillsbury}

December 2, 2013 · Narrative

Looking for the perfect appetizer for your holiday entertaining? Look no further. Warm, gooey cheese. A slight tang from cranberries. Soft, flaky crescent roll dough. Cranberry Conserve Brie En Croute. ‘Nuff said.

Warm Brie - hero

Full disclosure.

I love cheese.

All kinds.

I don’t think I’ve ever met a cheese I didn’t like. Although some I obviously like more than others.

Cheese is definitely one of my happy places.

And if it’s warm, melty, and gooey? All.the.better.

So when my friends at Pillsbury wanted me to create a recipe with their crescent dough, my mind immediately went to the warm melted brie that is covered with the soft, flaky dough.

But here’s the thing.

That recipe has been around forever and a day.

Although for good reason.

I needed to do something different.

Natch. Because, after all, that’s why they pay me. ;)

I needed to turn it on its ear.

And that I did.

Because I was in “Thanksgiving mode” last week, my mind immediately went to cranberries.

On top of brie.

With a speck of brown sugar.

Wrapped up in flaky crescent dough.

And baked until all warm and melty … until it reaches sinfully good status.

Oh yes. I went there.

And you totally should too.

Warm Brie - side shot-001

Because this recipe could make you a rock star as you begin your holiday entertaining.

Not hosting this year?

Don’t let that stop you. I made mine on a ho-hum Wednesday afternoon and foisted it into the hands of some lucky neighbors.

Holiday be darned, this is perfect for anytime you want a little something special.

Even on just an ordinary day.

Tomorrow? A new broccoli recipe that has the kids begging for more.


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Recipe: Cranberry Conserve Brie En Croute {Pillsbury}

Yield: 2 brie en croute

Ingredients

  • 2 cups fresh cranberries
  • 1 orange, peeled, sliced and quartered, and then cut into bite size pieces
  • 1/4 cup raisins
  • 1/2 cup water, plus two tablespoons
  • 1-1/4 cups sugar
  • 1 package Pillsbury crescent roll dough
  • Two 6.5 oz wheels of brie
  • 2 tablespoons of brown sugar

Instructions

  1. In large saucepan, combine cranberries, oranges, raisins, and water. Simmer until cranberries are soft (until they split) – this should take about 20-30 minutes.
  2. Add sugar, stir well and simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring often. Cool.
  3. Preheat oven, following crescent roll dough instructions. Spray a baking sheet with non-stick spray. Open the crescent dough and unroll. Press the perforations together to form two small rectangles.
  4. Trim the top rind off the brie and dig a small well in the top. Place one brie in the center of each crescent roll rectangle. Top each wheel with a 1/4 cup of the cranberry conserve. Sprinkle one tablespoon of brown sugar over each brie wheel. Fold up the dough around the brie, to seal it up.
  5. Put in the oven and bake for approximately 15-20 minutes or until dough is golden brown.
  6. Serve with light, buttery crackers. Use the extra conserve as a side dish. In the refrigerator, the conserve will stay good for approximately two weeks.
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*I was compensated to develop this recipe as part of my ongoing relationship with Pillsbury.

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  1. patsy says

    December 2, 2013 at 11:22 pm

    This is my kind of appetizer! Perfect to brighten an ordinary day!
    patsy recently posted..Chocolate Earthquake Cookies AKA: Chocolate Crackles {recipe}

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  2. Joanne says

    December 3, 2013 at 7:20 am

    Brie makes my heart happy. Probably not literally…but you know what I mean. LOVE THIS.
    Joanne recently posted..Let’s Drink To That: Budweiser Project 12 #BrewForYou

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  3. Meg says

    December 3, 2013 at 9:44 am

    I absolutely love this idea . . . and, well, brie. And really all cheese. I have a feeling we’ll be hosting a few holiday get-togethers when my in-laws arrive in a few weeks, and I’ll be running around like a crazy person trying to figure out something to impress our guests! This may very well fit the bill. :)
    Meg recently posted..Beginning to look a lot like Christmas

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  4. Steph says

    November 26, 2014 at 1:37 am

    How big is one package of crescent rolls?

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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. 🌙
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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. 😋
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