Monthly Archives: November 2011

Reunion

I am writing on 3 hours of sleep…and, for the first time in a long time, I can’t blame Alex for keeping me up with his lively 3:00 a.m. rendition of “B-I-N-G-O.” This time, I was the one belting out … Continue reading

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And the Winner Is…

Okay, I am done tormenting you a la Ryan Seacrest. It’s time to give thanks! The winner of Mommy Dish Side Dish Slut contest is…Kim Checkoway! Her Butternut Squash and Apple Crisp capitalizes on what’s in season with a distinctive … Continue reading

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Superior Slutty Sides

Chef Julie has spoken! I narrowed the Mommy Dish Side Dish Slut contest down to the final four, but simply couldn’t pick a Head ‘Ho (uh, winner). It was like choosing children (I am so thankful for all of you). Told … Continue reading

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Side Dish Slut

I am a side dish slut. It’s one reason why my husband fell in love with me. Let me explain. When Scott and I first started dating, he was on his very best behavior…opening my car door every time, gushing … Continue reading

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Decoding Facebook for Mommies

Ashley is on her second divorce, a la Kim Kardashian. And both of her relationships didn’t even last 72 days. Don’t call the cops…they were only legal on Facebook. I received a flurry of emails from loved ones when Ashley … Continue reading

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Mailbag!

I have received lots of emails lately asking me to dish about various topics. We’ve known each other long enough for you to know I have an opinion on just about everything, huh? Unlike the snail mail I stash in unopened … Continue reading

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The Grinch Who Couldn’t Steal Halloween

Halloween was a trick this year, and I am stuck with lots of treats. Really, a girl who’s still recovering from that intoxicating feeling of having her husband trip on himself to fulfill every pregnancy craving should not be surrounded by … Continue reading

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