Monthly Archives: January 2010

DIY Vintage Utensil Key Hook

I would like to blame misplacing my keys on “pregnancy brain” but the truth is: I’ve been looking for my keys my whole life. So when I came across this idea for a key hook on Design Sponge, I jumped … Continue reading

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How To: Hang Curtains

I am not much of a procrastinator but when it comes to projects around my house, I tend to put them off.  I realized that I have lived in my home for over 2 years now and still have not … Continue reading

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DIY Window Chalkboard

As a born list maker, it’s been driving me nuts that my kitchen didn’t have any type of memo board but I didn’t feel like spending oodles on a fancy organizing system. Having seen DIY ribbon boards and chalkboards around … Continue reading

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Wisconsin Cheese Curd Stuffed Bacon Burgers

I realize that I normally carry on about healthy meals and cutting calories, however, abiding by that rule during Totally Wisconsin week would negate all things Wisconsin. Before heading north for college, I had never heard of a cheese curd. For … Continue reading

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More Exciting News & Anne’s Meatball Recipe

Haute Apple Pie is honored to be guest blogging for the Allstate Goodhands Community (GHC)!  The awesome blogging team at GHC has asked us to share our tips on affordable entertaining and making a difference at home and in the … Continue reading

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Watch Out, Hollywood!

So I hadn’t planned a follow-up post to the Iron Cupcake: Beer competition but I just had to share this.  While my Baby Got Bock cupcakes – chocolate with homebrewed dopplebock beer, caramel filling, caramel buttercream frosting and Heath bits … Continue reading

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Cheesy baked Artichoke Dip

I was so excited when cheese was selected as our Wisconsin secret ingredient. After all, I am a born and raised Wisconsin girl who knows any recipe that showcases cheese is sure to be delicious! One of my favorite appetizer … Continue reading

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Say Cheese: Rosemary White Cheddar Mac ‘n Cheese

Wisconsin may not be what most people think of as a culinary hotspot but some of its local foods, like bratwurst, custard and kringle, seem to have a cult following. It’s not necessarily the healthiest of cuisine but it’s certainly … Continue reading

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Bird’s Nest Baby Shower

My sister and I have been blessed with sharing our first pregnancies together, due only two weeks apart from each other! Our family recently threw us a joint bird’s nest baby shower. All the details were too cute not to share! All guests received … Continue reading

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Chicken a la King

I believe there are two kinds of people in the world. Those who cook with condensed “cream of” soups, and those who think it is a sin. I like to consider myself someone who does not, however I do have … Continue reading

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