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Meatless Monday: Spinach and Artichoke Melts
March 3, 2014 by Nicole Morrissey 13 Comments
I hoard food. Kind of, sort of.
When we’ve been relocated for Mr. P’s work, it has been a blessing and a curse. A blessing in that…is there anything more physically or emotionally grueling as moving? To have people come into your home, pack everything with skilled expertise, and move it to your new home is a luxury. I realize this and believe me, 4 moves since 2008 was still no walk in the park.
Two years ago on my birthday, I remember unpacking our entire home, alone, in 90 degree heat. It was miserable. I’m the type of person who won’t tackle one room a day, but instead, go guns-a-blazin’ until it’s all done. Very much so…
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