I hope everyone had a wonderful (and tasty!) Thanksgiving! I had a great day with family, lots of laughs, old Cosby show episodes, and delicious cuisine (but boy was it cold in New England!!!). Now, I’m back in DC, gearing up for the next big day, and getting over the
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Salted Nutella Popcorn
Posted by Tiffany Griffin
It should come as no surprise to Como Water readers that I have become ‘pop’ obsessed this summer. I have posted numerous ice pops and if you can believe it, I actually haven’t posted half of the recipes I’ve created (like Orange Hazelnut and Watermelon Arnold Palmer. Mmmm.). Well folks, I’ve
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My 200th Post!!! And a Review of Fat, Sick, and Nearly Dead!
Posted by Tiffany Griffin
When I posted my 100th post, I literally jumped out of my seat. I had gone from never having read a food blog to starting my own culinary repository. By my 100th post, I was grateful—I had followers, a Twitter account, a Facebook page, and a community of like-minded food
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Salted Peanut Butter Brownie Bites: My Guest Post at The Deep Dish!
Posted by Tiffany Griffin
Happy Friday Everyone!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Check out my guest post on The Deep Dish with Parsley Sage!!!! I’ll be back on Sunday with another recipe… and yes, folks, more Farm Bill info!...
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Boku Bars: A Review
Posted by Tiffany Griffin
Hola everyone! So, I’ve noticed that every time I think my life couldn’t be busier, it gets… you guessed it… busier. Perhaps it’s something about my personality that thrives on the fast pace or maybe I’m just a product of my American culture. Whatever it is, the past few weeks
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The Benefits of Spirulina
Posted by Tiffany Griffin
Spira-What??? Spira-where? Spira-WHO!?!?! Spirulina! I couldn’t think of a better way to end “Juices, Smoothies, and Superfoods” month than by introducing you to one of the most potent superfoods ever! Spirulina. Spirulina is microscopic blue-green algae living both in sea and fresh water. Spirulina has been a food source for
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Tomorrow’s May 31st!
Posted by Tiffany Griffin
I am back physically, but getting back mentally is taking a bit longer than I planned. This weekend I went to visit the city that I’ll be moving to at the end of the summer. Yes, you read correctly… moving. As I’ve mentioned before, I have some exciting transitions approaching
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Cheery Tiff is Back!
Posted by Tiffany Griffin
Heellllooo All! Thank you so much for your comments on my ranting post from yesterday. Between spending the night commenting on my favorite blogs, your lovely comments, and channeling my frustration into action (i.e., the petition that now has over 650 signatures!), I am feeling MUCH better! No food today…
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Two Reminders
Posted by Tiffany Griffin
Hello All! Two quick reminders… 1. Today is Becky’s bake sale to benefit the American Cancer Society. Please head over to her blog to check out (and purchase) some yummy home-baked goods! 2. It’s the beginning of the month… which means it’s time to view ‘Your Best Recipe’s’ from April.
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Two Bake Sales and More Press
Posted by Tiffany Griffin
Hey Folks! I just wanted to spread the word about two upcoming bake sales and some exciting news. The first bake sale is being organized by Becky at Baking and Cooking, A Tale of Two Loves. The online bake sale will take place on May 2nd from 7am to 9pm.
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March “Your Best Recipes”
Posted by Tiffany Griffin
It’s that time again! Head over to Spicie Foodie’s blog to check out this month’s best recipes from food bloggers from around the world! This month, Como Water’s Coconut-Lime Flan is featured. (It was so good, I made it twice this month!). Thanks for organizing Nancy! Also, tomorrow check back
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TODAY!!!! Online Bake Sale for Japan!
Posted by Tiffany Griffin
As most of my friends know, I’m not into making requests or asking for help (I’m working on it though!). But today I have a request for all of you. And it’s not actually a request for me. It’s a request for Japan. Please head to www.thetomatotart.com to participate in
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Foodbuzz 24×24: La Primavera World Block Party
Posted by Tiffany Griffin
If I am a reflection of the people in my life, then I must be like the brightest star shining in the sky… In early January, Serendipity waved her hand and decided that it was long overdue for some of the most important people in my life to finally meet
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SMASHED Potatoes With Mushroom Ragout
Posted by Tiffany Griffin
When I was in graduate school, I took a pottery class, with the hopes that kneading the clay and learning how to throw pots on the wheel would help me vent stress. I was wrong, dead wrong, and should have just stuck with what I knew best–food. I should have
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