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Maternal-Newborn: DONE! Girls’ Dinner to Celebrate!

Wow, second to last rotation down, one to go!  I really can’t believe that I’m almost done with my “GEPN” year, which is basically our “RN” year.  I didn’t learn until recently that our program to become an RN is … Continue reading

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New Recipes @ Dreamy Dish!

I’ve added several new recipes to Dreamy Dish over the last week – enjoy! Glazed Salmon with Broccoli Rice: Cowboy Cookies: Picnic Sandwich: With love and tasty wishes! xoxo, Jenn

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*Dreamy Dish*

Dreamy Dish is here!  I just couldn’t help myself . . . I started an official food blog.  It’s still in early stages, as I’m struggling to learn HTML and CSS coding, but it’s a fun challenge (although sometimes maddening).  … Continue reading

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Rain, Rain Go Away!

I don’t really mean it.  I’m warm and cozy inside, so the rain is kind of nice.  You know what’s also nice when it’s raining?  Soup! I *love* soup, and today is the perfect day for making a big pot … Continue reading

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Penny Dam’s Gingerbread Men

Kurt has been in love with “Penny Dam’s Gingerbread Cookies” ever since Christina first made them for him one Christmas a couple years ago.  Since Christina and I now live on separate coasts (boo-hoo), we had to undertake the cookie-making … Continue reading

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Thanksgiving 2008

Success!  We had a great night at Meg and Tony’s, filled with new friends and great food.  Meg’s turkey turned out beautifully — ready for a magazine cover in fact! The ingredients for my gratin . . . Fennel and … Continue reading

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All-Clad Goes French

I believe every cook needs an all-clad stainless pan, and a Le Creuset dutch oven.  However, neither of these are cheap kitchen staples.  Not too long ago, Williams Sonoma, and now Sur La Table, started carrying an All-Clad pan called … Continue reading

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Thanksgiving Menu Planning

I love cooking big meals with multiple courses for a crowd.  My mom cringes every year at Christmas because she knows the food bill will be double what she would have spent if I’m doing the cooking, and she always … Continue reading

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Orientation, Party, and a Top Ten!

Phew, I’m exhausted already and class hasn’t even begun!  Wish me luck for tomorrow! Orientation started last Monday and I felt very positive about my first day (even getting a full night’s sleep the night before, with no butterflies or … Continue reading

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