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    Recipe Review

    This is me… So, today’s post is a review of some of my favorite recipes. Why? Choose the best answer. A. Waking up at 4:45 am has finally caught up with me and I have to… Concentrate. On. Every. Word. I. Say. B. Two week’s worth of mail is piled on my kitchen counter. Yes, that includes bills. C. I’m frantically trying to edit MYSTIC for the 7th or 8th time (I’ve lost count) and send it to the publisher who has already started designing the cover! Yay! D. I simply must paint my toenails hot pink or an adorable little second grader is going to be very disappointed. E. All of the above…

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    Shepherd’s Pie – Lower Fat

    Today is day 2 of my St. Patrick’s Day extravaganza.Yesterday’s pot of gold was a big hit with the high school crowd and today’s shepherds pie received two thumbs up from Arielle and Eric. I believe I heard Arielle say, “You’re keeping the leftovers in the fridge… right?” And Eric replied with, “Yeah but this is a get up in the middle of the night and sneak some dish.” My heart smiled. It’s nice to know my cooking skills are improving. Even though last night Kai told me the Food Network had the perfect show for me – America’s Worst Cooks. Anyone who lives with teens has to be tough.…