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MOVIE BITES: HAPPY HALLOWEEN, HARRY POTTER STYLE

October 26, 2011

There is no scene in movie history more replete with Halloween theming and atmosphere than the Great Hall Halloween celebration from “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone.” Illuminated jack-o-lanterns hover in the Enchanted Ceiling. But most importantly the tables are heaping with magical treats and that’s not just hyperbole, because as a big Harry Potter [...]

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COCA-COLA CUPCAKES WITH TOASTED MERINGUE

September 29, 2011

Musical pairing – Carolina by James Taylor I had been a fan of Virginia Willis long before I had the opportunity to meet her; perusing her blog is like grabbing a cup of coffee or tea and settling in to catch up . . . to see what’s been happening since the last time I [...]

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RUM RAISIN SHORTBREAD COOKIES

September 20, 2011

Christmas in September . . . and before you look to toss your nearest sandal at me . . . at least I didn’t say ‘Christmas in July!’

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BLOOMINGTON BITES: CLASSIC CHOCOLATE CAKE

August 16, 2011

Musical pairing – Sisters Are Doin’ It For Themselves by Aretha Franklin (with The Eurythmics) ‘An Adventure to the Classics‘ – As kids, my sister and I fell into two camps. I was the adventurous eater, my sister the picky one. I would pile on the spicy Indian sauces whereas my sister wouldn’t eat jelly [...]

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PEANUT BUTTER BANANA PIE-SHOTS™ FOR MIKEY

August 12, 2011

Musical pairing – Say by John Mayer Debra and I had already planned a post for my childhood Peanut Butter Pie; and in fact, we had been discussing it for more than a month when we received the news that one of our blogging friends had lost her husband unexpectedly from a massive heart attack [...]

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BLOOMINGTON BITES: TRIPLE BERRY POPS

July 25, 2011

Musical pairing – Popsicle Toes by Diana Krall Innovating . . . Popsicle Style – In my life outside of writing for Smith Bites, I’m a summer babysitter. Day in and day out I calm tantrums, make snacks, run for paper towels, and shuttle back and forth from the swimming pool. Now that swim lessons [...]

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THE PROFESSOR’S CHOCOLATE PORTER ICE CREAM

July 7, 2011

You are in for a treat because July 7th was World Chocolate Day – who knew? To celebrate, Debra and I tried to think of something chocolate to make and share with everyone. But, I was torn. I’ve been anxious to share a video that we shot last summer with head brewer Caleb Staton of [...]

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APRICOT AFFOGATO DOLCE

July 1, 2011

Musical pairing – Sweet Escape by Gwen Stefani featuring Akon Last weekend, we headed down to Indianapolis and found ourselves at Goose The Market – one of our favorite places to grab a sandwich, something to drink as well as a few grocery items we might need; if you live within driving distance and you’ve [...]

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MOVIE BITES – ‘EARL MURDERS ME BECAUSE I’M HAVING AN AFFAIR PIE’

June 29, 2011

Musical pairing – You’re Gonna Get It by Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings “Waitress” is a beautiful movie. I can’t say enough good things about it. Without ruining it for you, I’ll just say it’s about a lost woman finding her way back to herself in the face of unforeseen circumstances. The very talented (and tragically deceased) [...]

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AVERY’S BLOOMINGTON BITES – LAVENDER: PUDDING AND HAIR DYE

March 1, 2011

Musical pairing – Days Like This by Over The Rhine I wouldn’t call myself the most spontaneous of people. I tend to plan more than I act on impulse, I (generally…) finish my schoolwork on time, and often I find the idea of “playing it by ear” more stressful than relaxing. So I’m not precisely [...]

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