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Saturday, July 31, 2010
Very Berry Birthday Wishes
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Thursday, July 29, 2010
Feelin Fruity
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Tuesday, July 27, 2010
SO Fergalicious
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Monday, July 26, 2010
Birthday Cake & Bang Bang Shrimp
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Saturday, July 24, 2010
Sneak Peak of Birthday table I made for my Mother-In-Law
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Wednesday, July 21, 2010
"Today I . . . "
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Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Italian Wedding Soup - served at Italian Weddings??
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Tonight I had some Italian Wedding Soup and it was quite tasty. As I was eating it I got to thinking about the name "Italian Wedding Soup." I just automatically assumed that it was a soup from Italy that was traditionally served at weddings - I mean, what else would I think, right? I became curious enough to look it up. The first bit of information I found said that the word "wedding" is used to describe the "marriage" between the flavors found in the soup: garlic, spinach, mini meatballs, tiny pasta . . . which brings together the perfect marriage of flavors in your mouth. The word wedding is merely a translation and is meant to reference the flavors, not a soup that is actually served at weddings. It was interesting to find out this meaning, but I must confess that I was a little disappointed to discover that this wasn't some kind of old, Italian tradition at weddings.
Italian Wedding Soup
8 cups chicken broth
3/4 pound ground pork
3/4 pound ground beef
1 cup dry bread crumbs
3 eggs
2 teaspoons dried basil
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
2 medium heads escarole
Topping:
5 eggs
1 cup grated Parmesan
Boil the broth. While it is coming to a boil, mix together the pork, beef, bread crumbs, eggs, basil, parsley, and Parmesan cheese. Form the mixture into small meatballs about ½” across. Add them into the boiling broth.
Now clean and chop the escarole, and add it in. Cook for 7 minutes.
For the topping, blend together the 5 eggs with the cup of grated cheese. When the main soup is done, slowly stir the topping in for about a minute. Serve promptly.
{I also read that this is really good served with a glass of Pinot Grigio, I think I can handle that!}
*Photo from The Cooking Photographer
Monday, July 19, 2010
My name is Lindsey, & I am a Shoeaholic!
In the past 2 weeks, I have purchased FIVE pairs of shoes, yes-that's right . . . . five!! I got all of them on sale, which makes me feel not so bad. I just love shoes, what can I say. Two of them came from Dillard's: The Jessica Simpson Leopard pumps, and the flat sandals with jewels. I love them both!
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I also had my eye on these beauties! I intended to go back and get them before I left town, but didn't make it. Today I just kept thinking about them so decided to get on-line and order them. I can't wait for them to come in!
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Sunday, July 18, 2010
Contemplating Cameras: Need YOUR Help
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Thursday, July 15, 2010
Time Flies: 10 year HS reunion
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