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Two Weeks!!!

maggiegiffin — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 17:47:38 +0000

Hello friends!!! We are two days away from May 1 which means the wedding is right around the corner–it is almost here!! I just wanted to pop in and update because I know there will be no time before May 11 and certainly none the week of the honeymoon I have BIG news to share! [...]

Summer (wedding diet) Salad

maggiegiffin — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 02:17:46 +0000

This is by far the BEST thing I’ve eaten all week, THE BEST. And you all know I have had a few of my favorites– shrimp from the beach and Blalock’s smoked tuna dip. This salad though, gosh this salad. The romaine is crisp, the avocado creamy, strawberries are sweet and vinaigrette, tangy. You cannot [...]

Shrimp Boil

maggiegiffin — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 16:31:42 +0000

Mom and I just walked in the door and we brought the beach with us! I got to spend the weekend with almost all of my close friends as we celebrated my last fling before the ring. Here are some pictures from the most fun weekend OF ALL TIME. It’s always hard for mom and [...]

Getting Closer

maggiegiffin — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 23:43:01 +0000

We have been blowin’ and goin’ over here at the Giffin residence. The wedding is right around the corner and we feel it! We are stopping to eat though and trying our best to make healthy choices. Now that the wedding is a month away I have decided to buckle down on the healthy eats. [...]

Birthday and Wedding Business

maggiegiffin — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 16:44:21 +0000

I miss my SPICE so much!I just can’t seem to blog about anything but the wedding becuase that is all that is happening here at the Giffin residence. That and a big birthday yesterday!!! We celebrated my mom’s birthday alongide our May 11 team. We had a big day yesterday meeting with Oxford Floral, Pretty [...]

St. Patty’s Supper

maggiegiffin — Sat, 16 Mar 2013 02:03:39 +0000

After a very long and full 15 months, I finished culinary school. I finished school and I have hardly cooked since. HA! Not on purpose of course, I am dying to get back in the kitchen. I already miss the panic of plating after 3 hours of prep. I even kind of miss starting at [...]

Good For You Stuffed Peppers

maggiegiffin — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 01:00:10 +0000

ell after this throw together everything left in the fridge supper I literally do not have anything in my fridge left to eat. All that remains is one bottle of chardonnay (still with the bow given as a gift), one sip of fat-free horizon milk, and some leftover cinnamon cheese (sounds weird, but so delicious). [...]

Big Event!

maggiegiffin — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 00:26:56 +0000

don’t even know where to start…the passed couple of days/weeks have been a whirlwind, a good whirlwind. Thinking back on Friday and Saturday I am just overwhelmed with thankfulness for my mom. I had such a blast working side by side with mom on this catering event. Having her here was like having an army [...]

Back!!

maggiegiffin — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 22:24:37 +0000

Hey my sweet friends, I know I have been out of touch… for good reason!!! I am back though with lots of exciting (food related things coming up). I am doing a BIG catering event next next weekend and some cooking next week!! Be back soon with lots of yummy eats.

Garde Manger & a Refreshing Recipe

maggiegiffin — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 20:50:53 +0000

appy hump day friends. How is everybody’s week going so far? I’ve got one more half day and I am DONE for the week!! (I bet I just lost some followers) Don’t be too jealous, I am currently in the garde manger phase of school and it’s not my favorite thing I’ve ever done. Garde [...]

GUEST POST!!!

maggiegiffin — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 20:24:47 +0000

AHHHH!! I have BIG news! I did MY very first guest post on one of my very favorite blogs, Susannah Styles. Susannah is the cutest, most talented girl and I am honored to even be mentioned on her blog. She has wonderful taste, loves to cook, can host a party like I’ve never seen and [...]

Fall Soup: Potato Leek, please

maggiegiffin — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 23:36:15 +0000

ho doesn’t love a creamy, cheesy potato soup in the Fall? How about a recipe that calls for making mashed potatoes first? Potato Leek Soup adapted from Alton Brown, the very best Food Network Star Ingredients 3 T unsalted butter 1 1/2 cups finely diced leeks 1 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic 6 cups chicken stock, [...]

Catering Round Two!

maggiegiffin — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 02:16:49 +0000

ow about a little something to wet your appetite this evening.. or get your mind off the debate ;( I have had so much fun catering for the Auburn game this week and am excited to share these yummy eats with y’all. Here’s a peek at a couple of things I made for a lady here [...]

Verdict Is In!

maggiegiffin — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 18:14:46 +0000

‘m back with that recipe I promised AND a verdict on the muffins… The NON-box recipe wins.. by a land slide. Remember my post about baking and needing a break? Well we all need shortcuts every now and again but the difference between a spice mix and homemade pumpkin muffins is undeniable. I know [...]

Weekend Recap and a Pumpkin Recipe

maggiegiffin — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 00:08:29 +0000

nybody still there???? I have been caught in the grind, bad! Does that even make sense? My wheels have been spinning ninety to nothing!!! Well, I am back to you with a recap of the weekend (lots of birthday festivities) and a big week ahead with a catering gig. Mary and I threw Bowen and [...]