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  • raspberry ricotta mousse

    I made this mousse for Kim’s shower. It was a HUGE hit. Everyone came back for seconds, maybe thirds, uhm…and yes fourths. It is so light and creamy and fresh and delicious. Not healthy at all, but definitely worth it!             Ingredients 1 (15-ounce) container whole milk ricotta cheese (drained…

  • chicken satay with spicy peanut Thai sauce

    This is a dish I first served for my sister’s bridal shower, but I can tell you it will definitely be made repeatedly. It is SO good. The spicy peanut sauce is really what makes it. Chicken 4 chicken breasts cut into 1″ strips Goya Mojo marinade (this is located in the international section at…

  • “Up” themed bridal shower

    My sister’s bridal shower was a great success. The food was AMAZING (thanks to everyone who helped), the decorations were so fun, and the company was a blessing! We had such a good time. I decided to throw the shower with an Up theme. I love the movie Up, it has such a beautiful love…

  • homemade ginger ale

    There is a restaurant in Chicago called Big Bowl. I went there with my sister, Allie, and this wonderful older woman named Suzanne. My sister used to work for her and she was just fabulous. Ok, so Big Bowl is a great thai/chinese restaurant and I have no idea what I ate there, but they…