Lori and the Lobster

Celebrating Lobster: The New England Lobster Roll

I spent a few weeks in New England this summer- specifically– Boston’s South Shore. It’s a family tradition to head to our beach house rental every summer… a time of…

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Fudgy Peanut butter Cup Icebox Cake

Chocolate Icebox Cake- for the Real Women of Philadelphia

Since the next phase of Real Women of Philadelphia is a recipe contest, I thought I’d show you how easy it is to create your own recipe using Philly cream…

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Sea Glass Jello- {Hand-Held, Summertime, Sweet Treat}

Every summer my family and I head East to Boston’s South Shore for a bit of rest and relaxation. One of our favorite activities to do together is hunt for…

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Summer Sangria Recipe

Are you in a place where you have access to the most amazing, fresh and affordable peaches this summer?  You can’t miss.  You shouldn’t miss.  You should definitely make this……

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Paula Deen’s Symphony Brownies

This is a Paula Deen recipe that is apparently very popular on the internet: Symphony Brownies. I did a little digging around to see what folks had to say about…

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Real Women of Philadelphia Recipe Contest – Win $$$ and Get Published!

The Real Women of Philadelphia Cream Cheese Cook-Off with Paula Deen was a lot of fun.  I had the time of my life judging this competition in Savannah!  The women were…

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Sugar Crusted Raspberry Muffins

Summer Muffin Recipes: Pineapple, Raspberries & Blueberries, Oh My!

I find that I’m lured by the muffin. It never seems as evil a choice as “the donut,” and it usually has some fruit contained within… seemingly healthy, right? I…

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No Bake Cookie Recipes: Rocky Road

It’s summer.  You don’t want the oven on.  Make these no bake treats:  Rocky Road No-Bake Cookies. Drop onto waxed paper and let it set until the chocolate has set…

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Grilled Teriyaki Burgers with Pineapple

Here’s a jazzed up burger… one that has a bunch of flavor and isn’t your run-of-the-mill frozen disc that you throw on the grill with a hunk of cheese.  You’ve…

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It’s a Giveaway…Win a $1299 2-N-1 Grill from Sam’s Club!

THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED… THE RANDOMLY CHOSEN WINNER via www.Random.org is commenter #116 JANIS.  Congratulations!!  THANKS FOR ENTERING EVERYONE!  WISH I COULD HAVE GIVEN AWAY 956 GRILLS   I hope to do…

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Real Women of Philadelphia- a Recap & How You Can Still Participate!

My experience of participating as a judge in the Real Women of Philadelphia Cream Cheese Cook-Off with Paula Deen in Savannah, Georgia was quite a memorable experience. Here’s a little…

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Leftover Watermelon Recipe: Watermelon Salsa

If you have leftover watermelon from your cookouts this summer, use up a few chunks of it to make some Watermelon Salsa.  Here’s what you’ll need… Use it as a…

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Eating Light After a Holiday Weekend: Asian Lettuce Wraps

If you indulged as much as I did at 4th of July celebrations last weekend, you’ll be happy to find something nice and light on the blog today: Sweet and…

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4th of July Desserts: Cherry Pie Cups

Every year, just before summer arrives, I eagerly anticipate their arrival.  They’re here, they’re juicy and they’re ripe, and they’re irresistable.  Yep, they’re cherries!  I’m happy to eat them on their…

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Real Women of Philadelphia- Streaming Live

Real Women of Philadelphia- Streaming Live

Watch the event LIVE here tonight. It will be streaming live right here on my blog below. Hope you’ll tune in to see this exciting event with Paula Deen! I’ll…

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Real Women of Philadelphia with Paula Deen- a sneak peek

Welcome to Savannah… where the hospitality is always warm, and the tea is always sweet! I survived an entire day of judging the Real Women of Philadelphia Cream Cheese Cook…

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4th of July Recipes: Tequila- Soaked Watermelon Wedges

If you don’t have any kids around, or if you have a good place to put these where the kids won’t get to them and want to grab a slice…

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Paula Deen, Savannah, Philadelphia Cream Cheese & RecipeGirl!

I’m excited to announce that I’ll be heading to Savannah, Georgia next week to help judge the Real Women of Philadelphia Live Cook-Off alongside Ms. Paula Deen! Paula has teamed…

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