Monthly Archives: April 2012

Pistachio Cake

Posted on April 30, 2012 by Jennifer

I woke up early on Sunday morning and wanted something to do, but did I start laundry or do dishes or tackle a couple of work projects I needed to address?  No.  I made a cake.  And as it turns … Continue reading →

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Olive Cheese Bread

Posted on April 30, 2012 by Jennifer

The bonus recipe for April’s menu was PW’s Olive Cheese Bread.  I’ve made this one before, so I knew enough to look forward to it.  Unfortunately (or fortunately, depending on how you look at it), Phillip doesn’t do olives, so … Continue reading →

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BIG Week

Posted on April 30, 2012 by Jennifer

Settle in – this one’s long.  The past seven days have been extremely eventful for the Deans.  Big things happening around here! Last weekend, Phillip and I headed to Charleston to begin our house hunt.  Always looking for an efficiency, … Continue reading →

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“Spicy” Dr. Pepper Pulled Pork

Posted on April 19, 2012 by Jennifer

What better to serve with a cool pasta salad, than a spicy pulled pork?  This recipe has popped up all over the PW world, including the cookbook, the blog, and Food Network, so I was excited to try it.  First, … Continue reading →

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Pasta Salad with Tomatoes, Zucchini, and Feta

Posted on April 19, 2012 by Jennifer

Next up on the April Sweet as Pie list was Pasta Salad with Tomatoes, Zucchini, and Feta.  Super.  Easy.  This came together so quickly that I barely have photos. Finally, add an entire container of feta cheese, some oil, some … Continue reading →

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Breakfast Bowls

Posted on April 17, 2012 by Jennifer

On Sunday, I was feeling unusually breakfast-y, and I stood in front of the open fridge for a few minutes before realizing I had all the ingredients to make breakfast bowls, a PW recipe from her first cookbook that I’d … Continue reading →

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White Chicken Enchiladas

Posted on April 17, 2012 by Jennifer

It’s the middle of April and I’m just now starting on my Sweet as Pie recipes for the month!  I best get cooking!  First up – White Chicken Enchiladas.  Y’all.  These were delicious.  You should make them.  Here’s how they … Continue reading →

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And the Boys Played On

Posted on April 17, 2012 by Jennifer

This weekend Phillip’s brother, Ben, drove down from Charlotte for a visit.  Cue guy-time.  Phillip and Ben convinced (not that it was all that hard) their friends Bobby and Scott to come over on Friday night to indulge in one … Continue reading →

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PW in BHM

Posted on April 5, 2012 by Jennifer

Last night we (me and some fellow Sweet as Pie members) were excited to meet The Pioneer Woman when she stopped at Books-A-Million in Birmingham.  Jenny was kind enough to score us a line number the night before so we … Continue reading →

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The Big 2-9

Posted on April 1, 2012 by Jennifer

That’s right, folks, today is Phillip’s 29th birthday (no joke).  Cheers and balloons and birthday cake all around!  We’ve actually been celebrating for a couple of days now.  We started on Friday night with reservations at Highlands Bar and Grill, … Continue reading →

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