About Patti, Reinvented
I am a writer & editor, photographer, foodie, dog rescuer – the priority order changes daily. Most people think my dad was the funny one in the family. I'm here to tell you Mom had her moments. As a kid, whenever I asked her what we were having for dinner she'd turn toward me, glance down at the ever-present dish rag in her hand, and say with a smirk, “Stewed rags and buttermilk.”
Hello! Testing some new stuff.
I usually have a great big Oscar party every year about this time. And by great big, I mean in the production, not the amount of people I invite over to watch the Academy Awards ceremony on television. I happily … Continue reading →
Posted in Brunch Favorites, Comfort Food -- Sweet, Desserts
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Tagged Academy Awards, almonds, Amaretto, ballots, buffet, butterrum, cake, cake mix, dark rum, dessert, Dr. Oz, Dr. Seuss, Facebook, Frangelico, gal pals, goody bags, homecooks, Kardashians, liqueur, movies, orange juice, Oscars, pals, parties, pineapple
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I really resolve to be resolute in my resolution-keeping this year. No, that’s not true. I shouldn’t make promises I really have no intention of keeping. Nor should I make resolutions that will only make me (pick one or more … Continue reading →
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Tagged 1970's, buffet, Facebook, Food Network, Ina Garten, kettle corn, lemon zest, lifestyle changes, New Year, New Year's Eve, post, resolutions, Roast, shrimp, Twitter
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I had good intentions. I really did. I furiously worked away at this blog post with the clear intent to publish it yesterday, during the Labor Day weekend — that time of year when we all take one more stab … Continue reading →
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Tagged 21st century, baby back ribs, backyards, bacon, baked beans, barbecues, Bermuda shorts, Betty Crocker, Bisquick, broccoli, brownies, burgers, chicken, chocolate chips, Christmas stocking, cream pie, culinary advances, dessert plate, holidays, ingredients, kitchens, kosher salt, Labor Day, labor of love, macaroni salad, onions, potato salad, quiche, reinventing, shortcake, smoked gouda, smoothies, strawberries
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Today I received a letter in the mail from a local funeral home. Do you think they know something I don’t know? It was an invitation to take part in a survey that would help them get to know the … Continue reading →
Posted in Brunch Favorites, Cocktails / Appetizers, Entrees, Meatless Meals
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Tagged AARP, appetizers, basil, Ben & Jerry's, camera, DMV, funeral home, Grim Reaper, London, pesto, photo, polenta, shallot, sherry vinegar, Summer Olympics, tomatoes
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