Slow Cooker Sesame Chicken

October 10, 2012 by Tanya
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I’ve had this recipe ready to go for some time, but I’ve held it back—not because it tastes bad. It’s very yummy. But because I made it when Emeril was still alive. It hurt too much to write a post extolling the virtues of this dish when my heart was broken.

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Hi Ya Max

October 4, 2012 by Tanya
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Every day I say, “Hi Ya Max” about a million times. Max is just a Hi Ya kind of cat. He’s spunky. Playful (too playful at 3:00 am when he pushes my alarm clock off the dresser). Mischievous. In other words, he is your typical feline.

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Caramel Rice Krispie Bars

October 2, 2012 by Tanya
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Imagine the ooey gooey deliciousness of a rice krispie bar with an ooey gooey caramel layer. Yup. Pure ooey gooeyness. These bars are not for the faint-hearted.

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Thank Goodness for Max

September 26, 2012 by Tanya
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It’s been a couple of crazy days, so thank goodness for Max. Sure, he’s gone through more toys in a few days that Emeril went through in ten years. And maybe he wakes me up every morning by jumping onto the dresser and playing with the lamp. But he makes me laugh.

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Introducing Max

September 24, 2012 by Tanya
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I’m proud to introduce you to Maximillan Emeril. This big ginger tabby stole my heart when I tentatively perused the kitties at my local humane society. My grief over the loss of my beloved Emeril is still strong, but my home felt so empty and my heart so raw that I decided only another big-hearted [...]

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Blueberry Zucchini Bread

September 21, 2012 by Tanya
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My mom had a ton of zucchini in her garden, so I found some new recipes for us to try when I went home. But alas, we never got a chance to make this lovely blueberry zucchini bread. I had a carb craving the other day (shocking, I know) so I gave it a whirl.

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