5 Reasons to Shop Small Today is Small Business Saturday, and I've got 5 reasons why you should "shop small" with businesses like mine (Calligraphy Etc.)! 1.  Sometimes Less is More No need to drive all over town or stroll down aisles and aisles in a big store to find...

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Crème Fraîche Mashed Potatoes

Crème Fraîche Mashed Potatoes

First, what the heck is crème fraîche anyway?  In a word:  Awesomesauce.  In reality?  It's a "fresh cream" that is naturally soured (not quite as much as sour cream), and contains 30-40% butterfat (yes, I looked it up).  The texture is thick, and it has the most...

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Toscana Soup

Toscana Soup

It's no secret, I'm a soup lover, and Toscana soup is definitely in my top three favorites right now (the other two are Chicken Noodle and Egg Drop).  It's a go-to pretty much any time of the year (if you like comfort in a bowl like I do).  I first fell in love with...

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Eggy Avocado Toast

I'm not really a fan of bread in the morning.  I don't care for donuts or muffins or pancakes - don't get me wrong, I'll eat them if that's what's available - but it's not my first choice.  My first choice will always be eggs.  If I could only eat eggs for breakfast,...

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