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Classics … Spaghetti and Meatballs

On cold winter days I crave comfort – a warm fire, a cozy blanket, a cup of coffee, and simple comfort foods. In my house one of those comfort foods is spaghetti and meatballs. When I make my spaghetti and … Continue reading

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What My Daughter May Never Know…

With the new year, many people are reflecting on things of the past. It is interesting to see what is no longer around. It is also fun to see the things that came into existence and have become obsolete in … Continue reading

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What Was That, God?

* Note – If you have followed my other blog Living Beyond, this post will look familiar. I stole it from there. I thought it was relevant for the New Year. I hope you can relate.* Okay, answer honestly. How … Continue reading

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Lovin’ Me Some Cilantro

I absolutely love the green leafy herb called cilantro! If my husband had his way, he would put it in everything. It is definitely one of those items that is a staple in my refrigerator. It would be even better … Continue reading

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What’s Up 2011

So … I really thought I would not do a New Year’s Resolution list, but then I thought better of it. After all how in the world am I supposed to remember what my resolutions are if I don’t list … Continue reading

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So It Begins…

Every year after Christmas, I think to myself – “Self, it is time to lose the baby weight. After all the baby is 1 1/2 years old, and those extra pounds over Christmas are not from the baby. Well … … Continue reading

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2011 Blogging Challenge –

I think we all have New Year’s Resolutions, I do. I have too many to list, so I am going to list the only one that is relevant at this exact moment. I am going to take part in a … Continue reading

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Why Kitchen and Kids?

I really hope you guys had a wonderful Christmas! When I started Kitchen and Kids, I thought long and hard about the name of my blog, and I really planned on letting you guys in on the secret to it … Continue reading

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Twas The Night Before Christmas … Texas Style

A family tradition! When my son was very little we started taking him every Christmas to a neighborhood near us that a unique holiday tradition, that we absolutely love. The week before Christmas we hop in our car, drive by … Continue reading

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On the Twelfth Day of Christmas … Baklava

What in the world is Baklava, you ask? That is easy it is an absolutely heavenly dessert made of phyllo dough, nuts and a honey syrup. My husband and I fell in love with Baklava when we visited a Greek … Continue reading

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