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Summer!

I did mention that I wouldn't be a regular blog poster, right? 

I'm finally coming up for breaths from my months of working one and a half jobs.  It's amazing how much time 60 hours a week of working sucks from you. 

One of my summer resolutions is to ramp up blog posts (let's see if that works out).

I've been a little obsessed lately with Pinterest (www.pinterest.com if you are totally out of the loop).  I've been 'pinning' lots of recipes that I want to try, and have vowed that even in the 90 + degree heat of the North Carolina summer, I will do so.

The other inspiration I've had lately is that the Durham Farmers' Market (http://www.durhamfarmersmarket.com/).is in full swing, and I've already managed to make it there twice this season.  Being surrounded by that much fresh produce, homegrown meat, hand made cheeses ... yeah it's hard NOT to be inspired.

This weekend I plan on whipping up some baked goods with freshly picked blueberries and hopefully some farm fresh eggs.  I will take pictures.  I also think that I'm going to do some slow cooker cooking (who says the slow cooker is only for the colder months??)

My vow, measure ingredients, take pictures, post!!!

As always, I'm open to suggestions for recipes/tips/questions that any of my readers have.  Interaction is good (it keeps me accountable).

Bring on the summer!!!

(please note, today's high was only supposed to be 91 and currently it is 92 degrees)!

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