Eat & Drink

Cocktails: Castle Hill’s Lip-Smacking Good Cocktails
This sun has me thinking of Summer. And I decided to re-post this archived post on summer’s cocktail picks from Castle Hill Inn. Ooh, that spectacular sprawling green lawn has me begging for a bit more warmth ... With today’s sun …
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Yummy Tummy: Homemade Fish Sticks
My family does not eat enough fish. I get lots of complaints when I do make it resulting in picked at plates and a frustrated mommy who has wasted very valuable time and money on a dinner that ended up …
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Grilled Blackened Key West Chicken
Although most of the year you will see me, in the kitchen, preparing and cooking most of our family meals, there is a welcomed shift in routine during the warmer months.  My job has always landed me home a couple of …
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DIY: Couture Parties’ Valentine’s Oreos
Double stuffed Oreo-pops…yes, please! Thank goodness for our 401 party voice, Stephanie Frazier Grimm of Couture Parties, recently she launched the most stylish party ideas blog called Creating Couture Parties. I’m hooked. I nabbed this scrumptious idea for my son’s …
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Super Bowl Recipes: Yum!
No one wants to be in the kitchen while their living room is full of people enjoying some fun commercials, food, drinks and (most importantly) FOOTBALL!!! These recipes for slow cooker Queso and Asian style wings are among our favorite …
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Healthy Habits: P90 Pork
Our holiday was fabulous and filled with love, laughter and loads of calories! I’ve never been a dieter per say but I do believe in making healthy food choices and finding a balance somewhere between Velveeta and Brussels sprouts.  In …
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Holidays: Gingerbread Whoopie Pies
Celebrate the holidays with gingerbread whoopie pies!! In my house, each holiday brings on wonderful intentions of a kitchen filled with freshly baked pies, breads and cookies.  I gather my recipes, buy the ingredients and carefully stock them in my …
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Tallulah’s Pea Green Pesto Pizza
Kelly Ann and Jake Rojas, owners of Tallulah on Thames, passed along a lip-smacking good (and mighty healthy) recipe perfect for this month’s healthy Chef’s Choice. This little restaurant packs one mighty big punch, full of savory tastes in a …
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Yummy Tummy: Homemade Applesauce
Who can resist the smell of freshly picked apples simmering on the stove? A freshly made, warm bowl of applesauce is a tasty and satisfying snack for the little ones. It is not only delicious, but also a good source …
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Quick Cooks: Apple Cinnamon Pork Chops
Autumn pork chops is the perfect recipe for any fall weeknight! I have to warn you that the smells from the kitchen around dinnertime will be slightly deceiving.  Your children will think you are baking up a big fat apple …
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Fall Local Picks: Toddler & Baby Edition
Mom’s Picks! Abby Rowe, founder of Stroller Strides of Newport, and mom of two, is first up to bat with our new monthly post on local mom’s “play” list. We love this! Many thanks for the great post Abby…Read Abby’s post below. …
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Yummy Tummy: French Toast Casserole
Don’t Sweat Breakfast….  Let’s face it; the craziness that coincides with back-to-school mornings can be stressful for everyone. Despite my attempts to organize outfits, make lunches and pack backpacks ahead of time, our household has no shortage of morning drama. …
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Out&About:08.26-08.28- Throw a Sunday Funday Irene party!
It seems this weekend may be a wash. Sorry, I just couldn’t resist using that line. With Irene looming over our heads, our weekend’s Out & About suggestions are more like an ‘In & Intoxicated’ (wink). So it was time to …
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Chef’s Choice: H2O’s Grilled Salmon with Corn Relish
Summer has us thinking about the savory taste of seafood. Mmm…summer salmon. Newport’s chic restaurant, H2O, provided us with this fantastic recipe to make at home this weekend. We tried it out, and oh boy, is it simple and tasty! Match …
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