Megans Cookin — Sweet, Savory, Simple

{Little Bites} Roquefort Grapes

December 27, 2011

As we bring another year to a close, I have a perfect little bite to go with your New Years champagne or cider. These little grape and cheese balls are great if your going to a big celebration, or just having a little intimate gathering at home. They are just quite simply, fresh little grapes [...]

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Lunch with American Express Serve

December 19, 2011

Recently I was selected to participate in the latest opportunity from Foodbuzz, Serve from American Express. Their web site explains it best, Serve is a next-generation digital payments platform that helps you organize your money, send and receive funds, and manage payment requests — all from a single, unified online account. Serve makes paying and [...]

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{SRC} Maple Glazed Pecans

December 5, 2011

I love a good candied nut. I can eat them by the handfuls and I always have them in my salads. I love my spiced nut recipe, but I think I just found a new favorite. This maple glazed nut has the flavors of Christmas and is perfect for the holidays. This month for the [...]

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{Cocktail Time} A Reindeer’s Breath!

December 2, 2011

I’m a morning person. The hubby? He’s a night owl. So I have the coffee pot maker primed and set, ready to brew me a fresh pot at 6:00am. Sometimes 5-5:30! The hubby lazily wakes up hours later to coffee that’s been on the burner way too long, and it’s usually cold. Recently I was [...]

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Fall Inspired Wedding Dessert Buffet

November 18, 2011

I was asked a few months back if I would be interested in doing a dessert bar for my co-worker’s daughters wedding. Was I interested? Heck ya! I quickly gathered the troops (thank you Michelle and Jennifer!) to help me out and the brainstorming began. The bride, Kymberly, was getting married on 11/11/11. Not very [...]

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{Martha Monday) Glittered Pumpkins!

November 14, 2011

With Thanksgiving almost here, I wanted to add some glitter and cheer. I wanted some fun decorations to spruce up the home and sparkle up the holiday table . These mini pumpkins and pine cones did just that! This week, it was my turn to pick the Martha Monday project and I was [...]

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{Kitchen Play} Skirt Steak Tacos with Black Bean and Corn Salsa

November 1, 2011

Skirt Steak Tacos are a huge family favorite around here. So when I was invited to participate in the November side car series at Kitchen PLAY featuring Bush’s Beans, I knew exactly what to make. A delicious and simple dinner time favorite. Grilled skirt steak doesn’t last long when it comes off the bbq and [...]

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{Foodbuzz 24×24} A Sierra Nevada Brewery Tour and Tasting!

October 30, 2011

After learning the basics of home brewing, Ken Grossman began brewing his own 5 gallon batches of beer, using homemade brewing supplies. In 1978, he supplied the town of Chico, CA with The Home Brewing Store, offering supplies, equipment, and advice. He began studying chemistry and physics at the local community college and then at [...]

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