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Commander’s Palace – Jazz Brunch in New Orleans

June 15, 2011
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Grace, charm, wit, enthusiasm, impeccable manners, old world pizzazz. That is Commander’s Palace in NOLA. This place is brimming with fine hospitality, vintage style and high class Creole cuisine. This is the first in my series of posts about our Food Blog Masters trip to New Orleans. There are many amazing experiences we have had [...]

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Royal Wedding Luncheon in the OC

May 27, 2011
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Last month people from around the world tuned in at all hours of the day and night to catch a glimpse of Prince William and his bride Catherine Middleton walk down the aisle at Westminster Abbey. I took the events in via twitter feeds, not a shock. Later that day I attended a school fundraiser. [...]

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BlogHer Food 2010 – Feel the LOVE

October 14, 2010
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Green Last year in June I launched a little blog called Family Fresh Cooking. I went to a conference in San Francisco in October because my friend Momfluential told me it would be a good thing to do. It was my first time away from my hubs and the kids. I was so green in [...]

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Food Blogging for Money, Passion and a Living

September 17, 2010
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I love blogging about food. I choose to do it. I want to do it. I crave it. It thrills me to no end. I am passionate about helping individuals and families make healthy food choices. It is so fun to encourage folks to get homemade meals on the table. Please accept this diversion in [...]

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Baking with Betty: General Mills Test Kitchens

August 31, 2010
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When I originally got the invite to Baking With Betty it took a few seconds to ponder my RSVP. I said seconds, well maybe one second. What was my brief hesitation? the fact that I would need to leave my heavenly Telluride mountains and lovely family for 38.5 hours. I quickly weighed Minneapolis & Colorado [...]

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Happy First Birthday Family Fresh Cooking!

June 25, 2010
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One Year Ago I cannot believe it is my blog’s first birthday!!  Also my hubs 40th b’day today!  A whole year has gone by and I have learned and grown so much.  40 years of life experiences for Mr. Fresh, but that is another post.  I will never forget the first time I hit the [...]

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Greek Salad with Sundried Tomatoes, Feta and Olives

June 3, 2010
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With so many summer celebrations coming up we will all most likely be attending some fun BBQ’s, beach parties, picnics and all kinds of outdoor celebrations.  Memorial Day just flew by, July 4th follows and loads of folks will be doing a lot of outdoor entertaining. Whenever there is a potluck I bring a huge [...]

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Memorial Day 2010: Food for Summer

May 29, 2010
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I keep telling my self stay away from the computer.  Take some time off, RELAX.  You know what?  This is relaxing for me.  Talking about food, photographing, writing recipes and sharing it with you is super fun.  With Memorial day weekend comes the beginning of summer.  I hope you have a great long weekend with [...]

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Orange County Tea Party in Wonderland: Part 2

May 26, 2010
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A few weeks ago I shared my experience and photos from one of the most glamorous events I have ever attended.  For those of you who might have missed my first post Alice in Wonderland Garden Tea Party: OC Style go ahead and check that out first.  Then come on back over here to see [...]

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Camping 101: Sleepaway Camp Essentials

May 19, 2010
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Sleeping Bag: Check Healthy Snacks: Check Awesome Bunk-mates: Check Campfire: Check Flashlight: Check Giggles, Chuckles & Sarcasm: Check Fresh Mountain Air: Check Bears, Mountain Lions & Mosquitos: NO thank Goodness Leaving kids at home with Daddy: PRICELESS

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Alice in Wonderland Garden Tea Party: OC Style

May 2, 2010
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I have to share with you guys one of the most beautiful events I have ever attended. The theme of our spring school fundraiser was “Teatime in Wonderland.”  A Wonderland it was.  I could hardly socialize I was so busy taking photos.  It was a bluebird sky day, filled with love, laughter and friendship.  Each [...]

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LA Food Bloggers Bake Sale {Share Our Strength Benefit}

April 19, 2010
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Judging by all the Pink in this post you would think it is the only color I like.  From my Pink banner, to my Pink business cards to my Pink clothes.  My whole world is not Pink, but it is kinda Rosey.  Especially after this weekend.  I was in LA for the first annual Food [...]

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Food Blog Forum in LA

April 2, 2010
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Lost in LA There is something about journeying up to LA and living in Orange County.  The City of Angels feels very far away.  The vibe up there is really different than down here.  The OC is very planned , newer and did not sprout from a huge city filled with history and diversity.  Its [...]

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