Recipes by Kim - Liv LIfe (Page 23)
Crispy Yeasted Belgian WafflesSpring is here!!! Well... at least that is what I keep telling myself. Truth be told, this week I've considered packing up, leaving this frigid San Diego and moving myself somewhere tropical and steaming with hot humidity.Yes, San Diegan's are somewhat, shall we say, "sissified"? Dip those daytime highs into the 50's and out come… |
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Beef and Barley Soup with MushroomPagesBeef and Barley Soup with MushroomWinter means different things to different people. Me? I'm not good with the cold. That frost on my lawn combined with the ice cold ground on my bare toes in the early morning is enough to send me straight to a steamy shower to rid the chill. Admittedly, if I had thought to put on shoes… |
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Liv Life 2012 Statistical Top 10, and a few of my favorites...Living Life in San Diego...Balance... life is all about balance. Many times that balance becomes skewed as one thing or another is thrown into the mix, but somehow our sense of balance always seems to return. Now that Christmas is over, the shopping… |
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Cranberry Pomegranate Almond Granola with Orange EssencePulling together the last of our holiday gifts, I've reluctantly packaged up the end of my batch of Cranberry Granola. Filled with toasted almonds and pepitas, this granola seems to brightly shine with the addition of freshly grated orange peel.2012 was my granola discovery year. Even though I am a child of the 60's, I always looked… |
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Mexican Hot Chocolate MixPagesMexican Hot Chocolate MixEver have one of those panic moments when you need a quick present for a neighbor or as an unexpected Hostess Gift? A simple hot chocolate mix perfectly fits the bill. With the popularity of our Peppermint Hot Chocolate Mix, Liv has put together a new version, the ever popular Mexican Hot Chocolate… |
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Garlic Dinner RollsDear Bread,I love you. I crave you. I'm not sure I can live without you. A few weeks ago a friend of mine posed this question on Facebook, "Bread or Chocolate?". Now, I will admit that chocolate and I have a thing too... but you? You have my heart.Tender, soft, and simply irresistible, you are the perfect partner to my every… |
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Roasted Tomato Soup with Basil... Panera InspiredPagesRoasted Tomato Soup with Basil... Panera InspiredLife, all by itself, is busy enough, but throwing in the holiday season tends to kick the mix up a notch. As I squeeze extra lines onto my already full list of shopping, card writing, wrapping, and baking, sometimes I need a moment to check that list twice. Regular meals fall by… |
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DIY Peppermint Hot Chocolate Mix... the perfect homemade holiday giftLiv adores a nice steamy cup of Hot Chocolate on a chilly day, and she swears that the silky chocolate eases a winter cold and soothes her sore throat. Watching her prepare a cup, though, leaves me wondering if it's actually the chocolate drink she… |
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Candy Cane Peppermint TrufflesPeppermint seems to be one of the ultimate Christmas flavors, and with red and white spiraled candy canes used as decorations for the yard to the tree, the humble candy cane shines as a sweet tradition of the season. While I adore looking at the canes, peeling the wrapper off and eating one is not my thing. Too sweet and a sticky… |
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DIY Vanilla Extract... the perfect holiday gift (includes instructions on sealing and labeling).Planning ahead for the holidays is not usually my style. As a matter of fact, I've been known to do (not finish... but, do) my Christmas shopping on December 23rd. Nothing like waiting till the last minute! Occasionally though, I surprise myself as… |
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