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October22nd

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The Halloween 2012 Playlist

Posted in: Eleanora, Family, Friends, Life, Music, Weddings

We’re back from a visit to Kentucky! Our first order of business was to get my best friend, Jenny, married to her knight in shining armor, Brett. I don’t have a photo of her as bride (since I was a bridesmaid and was carrying a bouquet of flowers in lieu of my camera or iPhone). But here she is a couple of years ago posing with another knight in shining armor.

And here I am with my dear friends Amelia and Glenda at the wedding reception. This black and white comes to you courtesy of Glenda and her husband, David.

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October10th

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Fettuccine With Beef & Mushroom Ragu

Posted in: I Love My Husband, Recipes

Back in January, my grandmother called to ask if I take Real Simple Magazine. I did not take Real Simple Magazine, I explained to her. I took Vanity Fair and US Weekly — both of which I might note were hip and very much of my generation — but neither of which I ever had any time to read.

My grandmother replied that she had just ordered me a 12-month subscription to Real Simple. To which I quickly backpedaled, “Fantastic! Can’t wait to read it!”

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September27th

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Kiss My Shrimp & Grits

Posted in: Globe Trotting, I Love My Husband, Recipes

In my family we are big fans of South Carolina, especially the Charleston area.

The salty beach air, rich history, and friendly locals are all big draws, of course, but what really keeps me coming back to Lowcountry is the cuisine. How can one resist a place where there are pralines on every corner, and where all the restaurant menus offer up fried green tomatoes, hush puppies, and some of the freshest seafood you’ve ever had?

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September24th

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The Autumn Playlist

Posted in: Eleanora, Family, Life, Music

In LA it’s easy to forget that fall has started, since summer weather doesn’t really debut here until September, and often hangs on well into November. But in our family we just experienced our first official “No Seriously, It Really Is Fall” moment: Eleanora started school.

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