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Guest Post Friday ~ Crab Mousse in Pastry Puffs

August 29, 2014 By Deanna Piercy Leave a Comment

Crab Mousse in Pastry Puffs by Frank Maier  For a recent party, I massaged an old recipe for crab mousse that I had from my mom and put it in pastry puffs. (Pepperidge Farm from the grocery freezer case.) Ingredient list: 18 pastry puffs (I use Pepperidge Farms from my convenient grocery freezer *wink*) 1…

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Birthday: Part 1

August 29, 2014 By Deanna Piercy Leave a Comment

Yesterday was my birthday and Round 1 of the celebrations. David is hosting a party for me Friday night and sent me off on a mission to buy a new dress. I went to Norman and finally found something. I’d much rather shop for books or records, though.  After I got home we went to…

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A new tradition…

August 25, 2014 By Deanna Piercy Leave a Comment

Last night we began a new tradition – Family Dinner. Our niece, Leslie, recently moved here and she is the one who deserves credit for the idea. And because our definition of “family” is broad we had a few others join us as well.  David grilled burgers and we all had an enjoyable time eating,…

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Staying out of trouble

August 25, 2014 By Deanna Piercy Leave a Comment

If it’s true that staying busy keeps one out of trouble, David and I are positively angelic these days. Here’s just a glimpse of what we’ve been doing the past week or two: Pandamonium and The Inbetween Austin Fisher and Dwight Martin Mandala and Thomas, with guest drummer, Sully Ash and Ange at Vintage 22…

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Menu Monday ~ August 25, 2014

August 25, 2014 By Deanna Piercy Leave a Comment

Click here for more menu ideas! Monday: sloppy joes salad steamed broccoli Tuesday: Mexican black bean casserole salad Wednesday: This is my birthday. We will be attending one of our HMA shows at a local BBQ restaurant and eat there. My mom is making me a cake to share with friends and family there.  Thursday:…

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Forever Chic ~ Book Review (Chapter 7)

August 22, 2014 By Deanna Piercy 2 Comments

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  This post may contain affiliate links and as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Read more here. Forever Chic Chapter Seven: Confronting the Closet Conundrum If chapter length has anything to do with it, clothing ranks right up there with skin care in the list of what it takes to be as chic…

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Menu Monday ~ August 18, 2014

August 18, 2014 By Deanna Piercy Leave a Comment

Click here for more menu ideas! Monday: black bean enchiladas salad chips and salsa Tuesday: David is having two wisdom teeth removed in the morning which is my explanation for this night’s dinner plan. That, and the fact I haven’t had a banana split for a couple of years.  banana splits from Braum’s (regional dairy…

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Happy Birthday, Julia Child…

August 15, 2014 By Deanna Piercy Leave a Comment

Julia Child would have been 102 years old today. I can remember watching her on PBS as a child and have always loved her. “People who love to eat are always the best people.” ~Julia Child~

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A “real” writer

August 13, 2014 By Deanna Piercy 5 Comments

I received my first check for a freelance writing assignment this week and I’m just a wee bit excited about it. I’ve had things published in the past but this was the first time I got paid for it. I guess that means I really can call myself a writer. Right? Right.  Here’s a picture…

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