September 15, 2011 started out a lot like September 15, 2006. Everyone asleep. Well, everyone but me. Waking up Zak and telling him it was time to go. Getting dressed and moving around with hushed voices, get ready to leave the house in the wee hours of the morning. The cat meowing and meowing and …
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Cookies, Finally

September 11th, 2011 | Posted by Alison Spath in Party Time - (4 Comments)

A week or two ago, the PR folks at Newman’s Own Organic asked me if we’d be interested in trying out the newest additions to their Family Recipe Cookie line. And given I’m not the kind of girl who typically says “no” to cookies made with organic ingredients and real sugar instead of high fructose …
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Uncensorfed

December 19th, 2010 | Posted by Alison Spath in Party Time - (6 Comments)

It recenytly occur4red to me that I’m still not using my left pointer finger when I type. My finger felon incision has completely healed, but is sttill a bit tenderr. I keep findigng that figner hanging out in the air when I ttype though, completely slacking off.  Itt’s more than willing ot let all the …
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Blog Jinx

September 16th, 2010 | Posted by Alison Spath in Party Time - (11 Comments)

If I ever want something to NOT happen, all I have to do is blog about it and that will most surely put an end to any big plans I had. Don’t believe me? Allow me to demonstrate. Chickens? Yeah, that didn’t happen.  (Maybe in the spring.) No TV? We caved about a month later.  …
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Pastry Drills

December 20th, 2009 | Posted by Alison Spath in Party Time - (18 Comments)

Today we celebrated the winter solstice with my mom and step dad at our house. After the laziest morning ever (read: I didn’t get in any exercise) I make a quick trip to Wegmans like a complete fool. I needed a few things for our little party and ended up fighting my way through what …
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One Fine Day

November 21st, 2009 | Posted by Alison Spath in Party Time - (5 Comments)

This fine Saturday started out with a 7 mile trail run early this morning, much like last weekend’s trail run, but without all the photo shop fun. We left early this afternoon on a little road trip for a family birthday party about an hour and a half away. A glass of Pinot Grigio upon …
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The Story of Saturday

October 17th, 2009 | Posted by Alison Spath in Party Time - (13 Comments)

Once upon a time, I discovered a new salad obsession. Easy peasy avocado salad dressing. Chapter 1: Smash 1/2 an avocado with fork. Chapter 2: Stir in Salsa. Chapter 3: Stir in salad fixings of choice. Chapter 4: Make room in your personal produce section and finish getting ready to run off and hit up …
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Saturday Madness

September 19th, 2009 | Posted by Alison in Party Time - (18 Comments)

A Saturday full of non-stop action! I woke up this morning to a balmy 47 degrees and decided to post pone my bike ride for this afternoon when it was a bit warmer. Instead I warmed my hands with a pot of green tea. And warmed my soul with a bowl of banana chocolate fruit …
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The Marathons are Over

September 16th, 2009 | Posted by Alison in Party Time - (26 Comments)

A whirlwind day yesterday with so much going on, thank you all for all the birthday wishes for my baby girl! After Maxine opened her gifts from us in the morning I got started on her cake. I used a chocolate cake recipe I’ve used in the past. Dark Chocolate Cake 2 c boiling water …
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Let’s Switch

August 21st, 2009 | Posted by Alison in Party Time - (18 Comments)

The girls were with Aunt Ellen today and my mom happened to have the day off from work. We decided to take the opportunity to have a little mother-daughter day together. We headed out to eat at a small, local restaurant called Aladdins Natural Eatery in downtown Rochester. Their menu touts fine, fresh ingredients to …
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