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    Introducing guest blogger / beer loving husband – Eric

    Everyone has indulgences; things they love that aren’t necessarily good for them; for Krista it’s chocolate and ice cream – for me it’s beer. Once a month or so I succumb to my passions and take a trip to Total Wine. For those of you not familiar with it, Total Wine is the beer lovers equivalent of Mecca. Imagine a store the size of Wal-Mart or Target filled with nothing but alcohol in every shape, size and type imaginable. Looking for vodka in a crystal skull? They’ve got it. A wonderful cream liqueur made from the African Amarula fruit? Check that off the list too. But most importantly they have…

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    Mini Pots of Gold

    I found this recipe in a magazine at the supermarket called PIL Cookbooks, Irish Favorites. My original idea was to make brownie bowls and use yellow cake balls for the gold. Then I figured I better stick to the recipe, otherwise I may be up all night baking. Turns out that was a good decision as these pots of gold were super easy and delicious. Teachers – they would be a great treat to go along with a wonderful St. Patrick’s Day story. [gmc_recipe 2498]

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    St. Patrick’s Day Extravaganza

      I’m gearing up for a St. Patrick’s Day extravaganza week. Five straight days of baking, decorating and laughing at all my mistakes. Post number one will begin tomorrow…. late afternoon. I move like a turtle in the kitchen. If anyone has any recipe suggestions and you want me to try it first – leave a comment. I love a challenge. Sometimes. Beware, if the dish has meat I’ll work some leprachaun mischief and turn it into a vegetarian dish. Happy weekend and as always thank you for reading and sharing my posts. I’m happy to say my blog is growing every day and that makes my heart shine like a pot of gold. Thank…