Monthly Archives: May 2009

Laundry Day

Posted on May 30, 2009 by Cupcakes

I just had to post these pictures of Super A because they were too cute! Super A helps me with laundry during the week (and by help I mean he plays on the floor while I sort, wash, dry, and … Continue reading →

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Old Fried Shrimp

Posted on May 30, 2009 by Cupcakes

As you may have noticed many of my cooking beginning debacles involve fried food. I’m not sure why I try to fry food because I am not particularly good at it and it usually ends with some sort of disastrous … Continue reading →

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Papa Hat

Posted on May 28, 2009 by Cupcakes

Now that it’s summer A and I have been taking walks almost every day. We of course have to avoid the rain, which for a few weeks we were all deliberating on whether or not we needed to start building … Continue reading →

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Salt, Salt, Salt

Posted on May 28, 2009 by Cupcakes

Did you know that there are different types of salt? I’m sure you are questioning my cooking skills right now, but even though I knew there were different types of salt I didn’t know that certain ones are used in … Continue reading →

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Why I Cook Cupcakes Wednesdays

Posted on May 27, 2009 by Cupcakes

- Because they are weight friendly. You can eat just one cupcake and you know exactly what the portion is that you are eating. (And if you eat two, you know you are getting the same portion as the first) … Continue reading →

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Raised Vegetable Bed – A Beginning

Posted on May 25, 2009 by Cupcakes

Raised Vegetable Bed was completed! Soil was added and we planted some vegetables. Continue reading →

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Jack Bauer Quesadillas

Posted on May 24, 2009 by Cupcakes

These are in honor of our semi-yearly (January through May) commitment to spend at least one hour a week clenching our fists in tension as we wait to see what will unfold on the next season of 24. I made … Continue reading →

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Avocado Apathy

Posted on May 24, 2009 by Cupcakes

I love avocado. I could eat them on any and everything. I love guacamole and my family even has a secret guacamole recipe that has never gotten anything but a rave review from fellow avocado fans. However, my husband doesn’t … Continue reading →

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Chicken Enchiladas

Posted on May 24, 2009 by Cupcakes

In honor of a belated Mother’s Day, I bring you my Mom’s chicken enchiladas. Ingredients: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast 2 cans cream of chicken soup About 1 cup of sour cream (you can add 1/2 cup more if … Continue reading →

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30 Minute Meals = 45 Minute Catastrophes

Posted on May 22, 2009 by Cupcakes

*These stories are tales from my first cooking adventures before I learned things like “read the recipe”. Continue reading →

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