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Author Archives: Mandy

About Mandy

I cook and I write.

An easy, go-to veggie recipe

We’re the kind of household that eats a veggie at every meal. As you know, among my favorites are roasted cauliflower, anything grilled and anything fresh. Last week, with spring attempting to poke its way in, I was missing our CSA box. I think about the farm and instantly, I want summer, and my weekly … Continue reading »

Categories: Cheap, CSA, Dang veggies, Made it | Leave a comment

Dinner guests

As we think about the next stage of our lives – buying a house – I do sometimes get a little weepy about saying goodbye to my way-too-tiny kitchen and entertaining area. By “entertaining area,” I mean there are three feet of space you can hang out in without being in our living room. Our … Continue reading »

Categories: BFFs, Friends, He cooks, Meal planning | Leave a comment

Homemade pasta

Homemade pasta-making at the condo. Continue reading »

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A night with…Giada (!)

For years, my husband has oogled over Giada DeLaurentiis. And so, our upcoming trip to the Riverside Theater in Milwaukee to see a Food Network celebrity will be just as much fun for him as it will be for me. Not that seeing Alton Brown wasn’t also fun for both. (BTW, thanks to Next Chapter … Continue reading »

Categories: Around town, Food Network, Foodies, In love, Just talkin', Out to eat | 1 Comment

Roasted Garlic Lemon Broccoli

As the entire world knows, I’ve been hooked on roasted cauliflower for quite some time now. Who knows why I never tried roasting broccoli. Duh. Roasted Garlic Lemon Broccoli What you’ll need: 1 head broccoli (or as much as you’d like), separated into florets 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon sea salt 1/2 teaspoon … Continue reading »

Categories: Dang veggies, Made it | 1 Comment

Inter Tapas (Neenah)

Inter Tapas in Neenah is a fantastic sushi place. Try it! Continue reading »

Categories: Around town, Beer here, Family, Foodies, In love, Just talkin', Restaurant review | Leave a comment

Honey Soy Baked Salmon

An easy salmon recipe. Continue reading »

Categories: Cheap, Food Network, Made it | 1 Comment