Category Archives: Food

2 tsp. vanilla

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Julia Barrett

Remember my list?  Well, Penny wanted a post about 2 tsp. vanilla.  Here ya go! Just before I left for Boston I baked myself a birthday cake because, well, it was my birthday.  I baked a Whiskey Cake since that … Continue reading →

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My new snacking obsession:

Posted on May 9, 2012 by Julia Barrett

Fresh mango, sliced, sprinkled with hot chili flakes.  Oh.  Yeah. What else did I want to say?  I actually attempted to organize my thoughts this week and I made a list of blog topics.  Of course I am well-known for … Continue reading →

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An homage to my husband…

Posted on May 5, 2012 by Julia Barrett

We’ve been apart for 18 days, which is the longest we’ve been separated since the kids were little. Here’s what he’ll come home to…. The aroma of his favorite fresh-baked chocolate chip cookies. Homemade egg pasta with a pesto I … Continue reading →

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Travels with Julia!

Posted on April 30, 2012 by Julia Barrett

I hate referring to myself in the third person almost as much as I hate ticks, however… So, now that my jet-lag is resolving – albeit slowly – I admit I’m in love with the state of Maine, especially Red’s … Continue reading →

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Thank you all for your patience!

Posted on April 25, 2012 by Julia Barrett

1.  Still away from California (or almost out of the country!)… In Boston with author, Penny Watson. 2.  The drive to and from northern Maine was outstanding.  The hike was nirvana.  As Tom Stronach knows, I lost a show while … Continue reading →

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