Tag Archives: Of Pots and Pens

Of Pots and Pens: Black bean and sweet potato enchiladas

I know what you’re thinking. I have a crazy obsession with beans. OK. So what if I do? What are you going to do about it? I’m not making YOU eat beans every day of the week. Just Will…. But … Continue reading

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Of Pots and Pens: Make your own herb-infused olive oil

Next time you want something tasty, don’t buy the fancy stuff at the store. Just make your own.

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Of Pots and Pens: Homemade lo mein from spaghetti

I had such a craving for take out Chinese food Monday night. Such a craving. Will and I had been in our PJs all day after celebrating St. Patrick’s Day the afternoon before. It was one of those lazy, let’s … Continue reading

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Of Pots and Pens: Potato, onion and Gruyere tart

I’ve been trying to get back into some sort of fitness routine. Maybe it’s all the Bridal Fridays I’ve been watching on TLC. Those nights are filled with an obnoxious amount of Say Yes to the Dress and Something Borrowed, … Continue reading

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Of Pots and Pens: Thyme and bacon cannelloni beans

I had the apartment to myself last Saturday morning while Will went to a fantasy baseball event at Martin Library in York. We call our time alone “goofing time.” He usually gets a couple hours in the afternoon while I’m … Continue reading

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Of Pots and Pens: Roasted orange and thyme chicken

There is probably nothing more terrifying for me than being on the other side of a camera. My fiance, Will, and I had our engagement photos taken Saturday morning by a friend from the newspaper. While I’m completely comfortable working … Continue reading

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Of Pots and Pens: Oat and parmesan crusted chicken

I woke up one morning last week and my right eye was practically swollen shut. I laid on my pillow with the right side of my face smashed in to it so the sunlight wouldn’t make it burn right out … Continue reading

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Of Pots and Pens: Spicy pork and pineapple tacos

When I was a freshman in high school I went with a girlfriend and her parents to Disney World. While dining, I believe in Epcot, we stopped at a Mexican-themed restaurant where I ordered pork tacos that came with an … Continue reading

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Of Pots and Pens: Turkey bacon could never work in baked potato soup

I have bought a lot of turkey bacon recently. It’s only $1.50 a packet versus the nearly $7 you could spend on the real stuff. But I finally came to realize why there is such a price different. Real bacon … Continue reading

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Of Pots and Pens: Black bean soup and skillet corn bread

It isn’t hard to figure out that after I opened my immersion blender on Christmas, I wanted to make  a big pot of soup. Something creamy and warm. No lie, I dream of these things. I’ve been storing beans like … Continue reading

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