The Cookies That Can Not Be Named

Posted by on May 11, 2011 · 13 Comments 

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My husband was craving cookies one night. He looked up a recipe online for chocolate-chip cookies and modified it to fit what we had in the cupboard. Basically – he just added some white-chocolate chips where we didn’t have enough milk-chocolate chips. What resulted was BRILLIANCE. Here is the key: No one in my home had ever made homemade cookies before. Anyone who... Read More

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Buffalo Chicken Dip

Posted by on February 6, 2011 · 5 Comments 

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This is my token football game dip. My family loves it because we’re a big fan of buffalo wings – making this dip FANTASTIC for us. It goes fast when I’m around, so if you’re inviting me to your party? I wouldn’t let me near this stuff. INGREDIENTS * 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened * 1/2 cup blue cheese salad dressing * 1/2 cup Frank’s®... Read More

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Andreanna’s Beer Chicken

Posted by on January 23, 2011 · 10 Comments 

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The original recipe for the Beer Chicken I have come to love came from a site that has since moved. The moved recipe is here. The writer, Andreanna, now writes at a splendid new site that you should be following. Especially if you have gluten sensitivities or if you have a primal diet. HOWEVER – I have neither issue and I love just about every recipe of hers I try. So you... Read More

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OMG…Spicy Saltines aka Firecrackers

Posted by on January 17, 2011 · 35 Comments 

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My friend Karen brings Spicy Saltines to gatherings sometimes and I tend to hover around the container eating them until I either (A) Throw up or (B) Run out. I love them so much I have found myself often dreaming about them. THIS IS NOT A LIE. I finally looked up a few recipes recently as I’m sick of just waiting until the next time I see Karen and hoping she’ll bring... Read More

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Noshings Pumpkin Spice Scones

Posted by on January 12, 2011 · 6 Comments 

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Yes. I KNOW. More pumpkin. I’m sorry. I made this on Christmas Eve, my first time EVER making scones of ANY sort. They tasted great, but there were ugly as sin. I think it will take a few more batches before I get the whole Scone Making process down pat. The original recipe is here. I’m not sure what etiquette is in the world of foodie bloggers. Can I post the recipe... Read More

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Hi. I’m Kim.

This is my website where I've been writing since January, 2004. I call myself Zoot - a derivative of an old childhood nickname. I used to write about my struggles to have children, but eventually I succeeded and now, I write a lot about those kids. I have taken up long distance running as a hobby and chronicle that journey a lot here. I also periodically post recipes I like as I've been slowly (but surely) learning to cook and I like to share my discoveries. Finally? I'm an annoying pop culture fanatic so I'll periodically ramble about Hunger Games or the latest Parks and Recreation.

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