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bbq grilled pizza // recipe
8 months ago

bbq grilled pizza // recipe

By  •  FOOD & DRINK, EAT UP

For a fun spin on a typical BBQ night, grilled pizza is a fun and delicious idea, for your family or for a creative night in with friends. Put out a …
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cocktail recipe: pineapple whip
8 months ago

cocktail recipe: pineapple whip

I hate to overuse the word obsessed but this drink calls for it. Get ready: make plans to create this super simple drink and then have the best time …
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the perfect bbq side: “street” corn {recipe}
9 months ago

the perfect bbq side: “street” corn {recipe}

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From Alyson: Food contributor, Libby, and I were exchanging emails when she refereced this amazing corn she just made. I probably haven’t shared it here but the perfect creamed …
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recipe: baked brie with rosemary
9 months ago

recipe: baked brie with rosemary

By  •  FOOD & DRINK, EAT UP

Baked brie is one of my favorite dishes; it’s my go-to crowd pleasure… it’s always inhaled!  I mean, how can warm, melting cheese not be insanely delicious? Check out Libby’s summery take here …
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12 delicious recipes for extra ripe bananas
10 months ago

12 delicious recipes for extra ripe bananas

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We love bananas. Well I should say, we really like bananas. If we loved them I suppose we wouldn’t always wind up with an extra stash of extra ripes each …
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recipe: peaches and pork (or chicken)
10 months ago

recipe: peaches and pork (or chicken)

By  •  FOOD & DRINK, EAT UP

For a lighter — yet satisfying — summer dinners, food contributor & photographer Libby is back sharing this awesome summer dish. While she made it with pork, must admit …
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summer time punch
10 months ago

summer time punch


Hop Skip and Get Naked

With Memorial Day weekend nearly here, I’m counting down to relaxing by the pool at the beach, or even just on my couch. Mama could use a break. I also envision some neigh hood hangouts, a barbecue and very little cooking. It’s how I roll on the weekends.
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summer cocktail club
10 months ago

summer cocktail club

Exciting news in the ‘summer sipping’ front: lots of delicious, fun and easy-to-make cocktails on are the horizon this summer at The Average Girl’s Guide! Thrilled to announce …
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recipe: chicken vegetable lettuce wraps
11 months ago

recipe: chicken vegetable lettuce wraps

By  •  FOOD & DRINK, EAT UP

From food contributor, Libby Volgyes: This recipe capitalizes on fresh spring vegetables - snow peas, green onions, butter lettuce (when available) — and delicious garlic  for an easy night recipe that …
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11 egg-xellent poached egg recipes
11 months ago

11 egg-xellent poached egg recipes

By  •  FOOD & DRINK, EAT UP

I could eat an egg dish any hour of the day. Brunch for lunch. Yes, please. Breakfast for dinner? Holla! Nothing better. And, when you make the egg poached… …
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