Author Archives: Jennifer

Spinach & Mushroom Quesadillas

Posted on August 19, 2012 by Jennifer

For our first selection from this month’s Sweet as Pie list, we made Spinach and Mushroom Quesadillas (chosen by Ellen at Sweet and Savory Snacks who got married last weekend – congrats Ellen!).  We both love mushrooms, we both love … Continue reading →

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2012 Olympic Games

Posted on August 9, 2012 by Jennifer

We are obsessed with the Olympics.  We’ve been watching them together since 2008 and try to cram in as much international athletic competition as possible during each cycle.  Ben, my brother-in-law, made an interesting observation that for our generation at … Continue reading →

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Hello Kenslee – A 6th Birthday Party

Posted on August 8, 2012 by Jennifer

It’s hard to believe that Kenslee is six!  And will be in first grade this year!  But, whether I have a hard time believing it or not, it’s true and I have the pictures to prove it.  Well, the birthday … Continue reading →

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Our House – August 5, 2012

Posted on August 6, 2012 by Jennifer

People, we have concrete! The garage floor has also been poured.  Next, they will be finishing up the foundation and then moving on to framing!  I’m a little excited about it – can you tell? In other news, we’ve picked … Continue reading →

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How Do You Say Edisto?

Posted on August 5, 2012 by Jennifer

A few weekends ago, some of our new friends in Charleston invited us out for a casual evening on Edisto Island.  And yes, we definitely did ask them for the proper pronunciation.  Turns out it’s NOT “eh-DIST-oh”, but “EDD-is-toh”.  Another … Continue reading →

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Peach Whiskey Barbecue Chicken

Posted on August 5, 2012 by Jennifer

This is another Pioneer Woman recipe that Phillip and I like, although it hasn’t been a Sweet as Pie pick (yet).  It’s easy to throw together and is great leftover.  Her’s how it came together: After browning some chicken thighs, … Continue reading →

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A Trip Down the Blue Ridge

Posted on August 1, 2012 by Jennifer

While we were en route to Gabe’s wedding in Virginia we discovered that we weren’t all that far from the Blue Ridge Parkway – a road we’ve been trying to drive on for years, but invariably when it has been … Continue reading →

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A Virginia Wedding

Posted on July 31, 2012 by Jennifer

At the end of July we were very excited to head to Virginia to celebrate our friend Gabe’s wedding.  These are our top reasons why: We are always excited to take a trip. Neither of us had spent much time … Continue reading →

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Honey-Plum-Soy Chicken

Posted on July 31, 2012 by Jennifer

Rounding out the July Sweet as Pie picks was Honey-Plum-Soy Chicken, a hearty braised chicken dish.  I can’t say that this one caught my eye when flipping through the cookbook, but I was pleasantly surprised.  It was really good, gave … Continue reading →

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Knock You Naked Brownies

Posted on July 31, 2012 by Jennifer

We were really looking forward to this dessert from the July Sweet as Pie menu.  Here’s how it came together: You start with a box of German chocolate cake mix and add some melted butter and some evaporated milk.At this … Continue reading →

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