Grace Kratzer

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An Enchilada Breakfast Creation

Grace Kratzer posted an article on - Nov 11, 2009, 8:43 am

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Grace Kratzer is the author of Graceful Elements

Handmade Holidays

Grace Kratzer posted an article on - Nov 6, 2009, 1:04 pm

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Mostly Mushroom Enchiladas

Grace Kratzer posted an article on - Nov 6, 2009, 9:55 am

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A Very Veggie Breakfast

Grace Kratzer posted an article on - Nov 4, 2009, 1:10 pm

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Confessions

Grace Kratzer posted an article on - Nov 4, 2009, 9:55 am

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Amidst Chaos and Distraction

Grace Kratzer posted an article on - Nov 2, 2009, 2:56 pm

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Be Back Soon....

Grace Kratzer posted an article on - Oct 27, 2009, 9:18 am

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Corn Custard - Reimagining a Grandmother's Recipe

Grace Kratzer posted an article on - Oct 22, 2009, 10:01 am
Please excuse the lack of blogging the past few days... I have been feeling ill and, truth be told, have done very little besides sleep, read magazines and watch movies, and I certainly have not done...
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Make-Ahead Meals: Baked Penne with Sausage

Grace Kratzer posted an article on - Oct 20, 2009, 10:55 am
There is nothing I like more than being able to, after a long day, enjoy a hot and steaming plate of home-cooked goodness, without having to lift a finger! How is this possible, you ask? Well, the ...
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Weekly Smoothie - Strawberry Guava and Cantaloupe

Grace Kratzer posted an article on - Oct 19, 2009, 11:04 am
Cleaning out the pantry this weekend I stumbled across a few rogue cans of GOYA Guava nectar and a bottle of HERO Guava nectar -- so I figured it was about time to make some smoothies! After a little...
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Banana Pancakes - A Splendidly Sweet Morning

Grace Kratzer posted an article on - Oct 15, 2009, 9:07 am
Yesterday I spent more than half of the day meddling in the kitchen. I put together dinners for the next four days (just into the oven and 40 minutes later, voila, a home-cooked meal), breakfast items...
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Lonely Kitchen...

Grace Kratzer posted an article on - Oct 14, 2009, 10:27 am
Image Courtesy of HeyStella Truth be told.... I didn't spend any time in the kitchen yesterday.... For breakfast, I grabbed a smoothie and two hard-boiled eggs from the fridge and went about run...
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Smoothie of the Week - Creamy Cantaloupe Cooler

Grace Kratzer posted an article on - Oct 12, 2009, 11:11 am
The change of seasons, while beautiful and refreshing, has left me feeling a bit under the weather... For the past few days I have been fighting a nagging head cold, stuffy sinuses, sore throat, heada...
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Grilled Cheese with Tomato Soup: Upgraded

Grace Kratzer posted an article on - Oct 9, 2009, 7:30 am
I was never a big fan of grilled cheese and tomato soup. Don't get me wrong, in theory it could be an incredible meal, but too often it is an experience in soggy greasy bread, flavorless "American...
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Baked Eggs (Over a Bed of Creamy Leeks and Peppers)

Grace Kratzer posted an article on - Oct 7, 2009, 12:31 pm
Yesterday I had spent the morning baking out my frustrations (into a beautiful loaf of Banana-Walnut Bread), which I then followed up with a much needed Yin Yoga routine and a hot shower. Through a ...
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Baking Off the Edge

Grace Kratzer posted an article on - Oct 6, 2009, 1:41 pm
It has not escaped anyone's attention that I have been snappier than usual over the past few weeks. I find it hard to mask my emotions, (my husband says I would be awful at poker) and lately my fr...
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Rich Chocolatey Goodness

Grace Kratzer posted an article on - Oct 5, 2009, 1:18 pm
For the past few weeks I have been hunched over in front of the computer, lost in code, as I built the new site. When I finally uploaded the final pages last night (or was it this morning?) it was a...
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NEW SITE LAUNCH

Grace Kratzer posted an article on - Oct 5, 2009, 8:35 am
Yes.... I know my postings have been a little sparse as of late, and there really is no excuse.... EXCEPT to say that I have been working hard building a new site for ALL THINGS FOOD! And.... IT'...
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Lemony Sweet

Grace Kratzer posted an article on - Sep 29, 2009, 7:59 pm
Today was one of those days where time just got away from me. I started on a few projects (you'll notice the new blog format, for one) and before I knew it was 9:00 o'clock. So anyway, here i...
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A Banana Berry Breakfast

Grace Kratzer posted an article on - Sep 29, 2009, 11:07 am
Here is this week's smoothie recipe..... a day late. We've been having some problems with our internet connection, but they finally came to fix it yesterday …. so hopefully there will be no...
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Corn Soup Under $5

Grace Kratzer posted an article on - Sep 23, 2009, 8:35 pm
Find me blogging over at $5 Dinners tonight! The Feature: Cold Corn Soup Click Here!
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Perfectly Simple - In Just ONE Pot

Grace Kratzer posted an article on - Sep 23, 2009, 9:53 am
This week we're eating a lot of chicken. The whole roasters were on sale at our local grocer for just $3 (down from $10) and I just couldn't resist the bargain. While I find the process somewh...
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Emmy Recaps - Pt. 3

Grace Kratzer posted an article on - Sep 22, 2009, 11:17 am
2009 Emmy Award Dresses Red-Carpet Elegance: Best Dressed (Pictures from StyleList.com) I adored this fairytale-esque gown that Rose Byrne (of 'Damages') wore to the 2009 Emmy Awards. The s...
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Emmy Recaps Pt. 2

Grace Kratzer posted an article on - Sep 22, 2009, 11:10 am
2009 Emmy Award Dresses Glamour Deconstructed: Worst Dressed (Pictures from StyleList.com) While Sarah Silverman offered up some of the truly intentionally funny moments of the 2009 Emmy Awards, noth...
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Emmy Recaps - Pt. 1

Grace Kratzer posted an article on - Sep 22, 2009, 9:29 am
Emmy Award Dresses Face-Off: 2008 versus 2009 (Images from Glamour.com) Note: 2008 on the Left and 2009 on the Right In 2008 Julia Louis-Dreyfuss donned this awful tangerine colored Narciso Rodrigue...
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Curb Cravings with a Better Breakfast

Grace Kratzer posted an article on - Sep 21, 2009, 10:45 am
Do you ever go through the whole day distracted by cravings? A day where you feel the need to snack on anything (and everything) in sight because nothing is quite satisfying your craving for sweet? sa...
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Weight Conscious Concoctions

Grace Kratzer posted an article on - Sep 21, 2009, 9:30 am
When you just can't go another minute without something creamy and sweet, this delicious and rich-tasting smoothie will satisfy without the calories and fat that can do you in. This silky treat ha...
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Restaurant Reviews - A Vacation Obsession!

Grace Kratzer posted an article on - Sep 18, 2009, 8:01 am
A few weeks ago I went on vacation for a week to Lewiston, NY. Seemingly an odd place to spend a “fun-filled” girls' week, but actually we've already discussed going back again next year! ...
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Rainy Spirits

Grace Kratzer posted an article on - Sep 17, 2009, 11:41 am
Photograph by OjosVerde I have been stuck in a rut lately, both in my daily threads (I look in the closet and hate everything...don't you have those days too?) and in my overall motivation to get...
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Graceful Threads - Day 6

Grace Kratzer posted an article on - Sep 14, 2009, 4:05 pm
Daily Outfit No. 6 Summer in the Sun Blouse – Ann Taylor Petites Skirt – Thrift Store Find Sandals – MUDD (Thrifted for $2) Earrings – Disney World (Epcot Center - China)
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The Incredible Hulk

Grace Kratzer posted an article on - Sep 14, 2009, 10:16 am
Yes, we are finally bringing them back! That's right, our weekly smoothie recipes are returning! Every Monday we'll be bringing you a new smoothie recipe to chase away those end of the weekend...
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Graceful Threads - Day 5

Grace Kratzer posted an article on - Sep 12, 2009, 6:40 pm
Daily Outfit No. 5 Out to Dinner with the In-Laws Wrap Dress – Thrift Store Find (Just $5) – Originally EXPRESS Basic Cami – Bare Necessities Shoes – Le La Rose for Payless Necklace – A gif...
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Grace Kratzer is the author of Graceful Elements

Graceful Threads - Day 4

Grace Kratzer posted an article on - Sep 11, 2009, 5:29 pm
Daily Outfit No. 4 Rainy Days Coat – Half Length Pea Coat – Forever 21 Skirt – Thrift Store Find Shoes – DSW Umbrella – Dollar Store Necklace – Poetry Dog Tags (A gift from my mother...) ...
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Slow Cooker Meaty Meals

Grace Kratzer posted an article on - Sep 11, 2009, 12:58 pm
Yesterday I had a huge craving for meat but I didn't really feel like cooking. It's been cold and rainy here the past few days and I think I may be coming down with a bit of a head cold. So, m...
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Coin Purses Galore

Grace Kratzer posted an article on - Sep 10, 2009, 8:39 pm
I am SIMPLY IN LOVE with these stunning handcrafted coin purses by Shibang Designs!Each one is a unique creation inspired by all the beauty of nature, including "tropical flowers and warm weather and ...
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Graceful Threads - Day 3

Grace Kratzer posted an article on - Sep 10, 2009, 7:43 pm
Daily Outfit No. 3 ...Date Night... Skirt: Self-Made (Graceful Elements) Sweater: A gift from a woman I used to work with Belt: Papaya Necklace: Found it in an old jewelry box my mom had saved from m...
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Soups for the Soul

Grace Kratzer posted an article on - Sep 10, 2009, 1:48 pm
Last night was another cool night in the valley. Unfortunately, the weather report doesn't have us reaching even the mid seventies again until early next week. I'm sure I'll survive until ...
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Graceful Threads - Day 2

Grace Kratzer posted an article on - Sep 9, 2009, 5:34 pm
Daily Outfit -- No. 2 ...Living in Red..... Dress: Macy's Blouse: Thrift Store Find Hat: Terrapin Station Bag: Kreative Karryalls Necklace: A gift from my husband (from C. Leslie Smith, I think) ...
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In Love with Curves

Grace Kratzer posted an article on - Sep 9, 2009, 1:47 pm
Going through some old boxes at my mother's house I stumbled across an extensive collection of biographies and photo albums documenting the life and career of 1950's star Marilyn Monroe – a ...
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Spicing Up Lunch for Less

Grace Kratzer posted an article on - Sep 9, 2009, 11:21 am
For today's budget meals recipe I decided to keep it quick and easy for a light lunchtime posting.... I was flipping through a recent Good Housekeeping magazine this morning when I came across a ...
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Be at Ease in Your Confidence

Grace Kratzer posted an article on - Sep 8, 2009, 6:02 pm
The past few days I have been seriously cyber-stalking a few my favorite style bloggers – anxiously awaiting updates of the weardrobe conference last weekend and its fabulous fashionistas, including...
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Graceful Threads - Day 1

Grace Kratzer posted an article on - Sep 8, 2009, 4:06 pm
Daily Outfit -- No. 1...A Stroll Through the Park..... Shirt: Self-Made (Graceful Elements) Blazer: Filched from mom's closet (a long time ago) Jeans: GAP – Curvy Shoes: Thrifted (Just $2) Belt:...
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Get Back to Work...

Grace Kratzer posted an article on - Sep 8, 2009, 10:18 am
It has been about two weeks since my last post, and I must apologize for how long it has taken me to return. While the majority of our vacation went as planned, catching up with some old friends, enjo...
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A Hearty Chili to Beat Your Hunger

Grace Kratzer posted an article on - Sep 8, 2009, 9:26 am
It was another cool night here yesterday evening and in fact, the whole day was cool and cloudy. The night sky was a beautiful lavender (from the cloud cover) with a just hint of dark navy peaking thr...
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About Me

I am definitely a food enthusiast. For as long as I can remember I had been in the kitchen with my mom making meatballs, or brownies. It was our favorite time together - the time we spent in the kitchen and around the dinner table. To me, food is the core of social interaction and it is how I communicate best with those I love. What I am feeling always comes across in my cooking, and I hope to pass along that passion here.

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