If Nothing Else, I Got a Gyro out of the Deal

The final mark in my week-long triumphant adventure came this morning.
I sat for the Notary Public exam.
Within a week or so, I should know whether I’m a success or a failure then I get to apply for my license.
Good times.
Best part (of the traffic, the test, the parking, the people…) was getting a GOOD gyro.  [...]

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“I think there needs to be less bacon in the frosting.”

Tangled somewhere in the internets, I found an article about bacon cups at notmartha.com.
I went back a few days later and found a gaggle of articles about creative uses for bacon.  Including this recipe for  Beer Cheese Muffins with Bacon Cream Cheese Frosting.
Being snowed in (well, preferring not to venture out…) and having some guinea [...]

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Score: Stephanie 1, Popcorn Tin 0

The holidays were very kind to my pallet, not so much to my waistline.
Yes, yes, I know that I’m not obese by any standard, but I can tell that I’ve puffed back up from the Holidays..  My pants aren’t fitting as well as they used to and that annoying spot under my chin has come [...]

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