Author Archives: Dana

Dana’s surgery was a success!!! (a Hubby tells all)

Posted on May 30, 2011 by Dana

The sun had just risen as our alarm sang out, “Get the heck up! You need to be at the hospital by 7am!!!” (Our alarm clock believes in tough love). Surgery day had arrived. I had no idea what was … Continue reading →

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Dishing for Dana: THE AUCTION starts NOW!

Posted on May 23, 2011 by Dana

Dudes, because of you, and wonderfully generous people like you, and the magic of the internet, and the goodness of strangers, and the kindness of friends, we’ve raised $11,420.36 so far to help ease some of the pressure from the … Continue reading →

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I fought the man and I won!

Posted on May 17, 2011 by Dana

Dudes. It took FIVE DAYS to get that whole implant order nonsense sorted out. And as far as anyone can tell, it was primarily caused by one person’s sloppy work. I had to speak with 3 levels of administration at … Continue reading →

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Vegetarian Shepherd’s Pie | Small Time Cook

Posted on May 13, 2011 by Dana

Lynzie gets a special gold star for being an incredible friend and helping hand throughout this whole FUNdraising process. She couldn’t be sweeter, more generous, or thoughtful if she tried, and I’m truly honored to have met her through this … Continue reading →

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Healthcare Nightmare (a rant)

Posted on May 12, 2011 by Dana

(originally posted yesterday, on The Broke-Ass Bride. I’m in a pre-op appointment today. Bloodwork, EKG, Echocardiogram, the works. Jealous?) I’ve been crying on and off all morning. I freaking HATE the medical system right now. I want to move to … Continue reading →

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Halfway there!!!

Posted on May 10, 2011 by Dana

I opened up the paypal account today and my jaw hit the floor, because our current total is…. $10,103.04 — that’s exactly halfway to our goal! That also means we’ve raised over $1,000 for the Autoimmune Related Disease Association! WOOOOOT! … Continue reading →

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Curried Cauliflower Porridge* | Bikini by 30

Posted on May 6, 2011 by Dana

My best friend Stacie is better known to the Broke-Ass readership as MaPo, because we used to work together and went for MaPo Tofu at the local food court for lunch religiously. I met Stacie the same day I met … Continue reading →

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7up Cake | Fabulously Wed

Posted on May 5, 2011 by Dana

As promised when we posted Tami’s Smothered Chicken with Gravy earlier today – here’s the dessert course for your southern-inspired feast! As a die-hard soda addict, I have to appreciate that 7up is one of the main ingredients! 7up Cake … Continue reading →

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Smothered Chicken with Gravy | Fabulously Wed

Posted on May 5, 2011 by Dana

I met Tami through the wedding business, and she is the very definition of a southern sweetie if I’ve ever known one. Charm and warmth ooze out of her like honey, and I’m sure that her chicken is as authentic … Continue reading →

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Tiramisù (the one and only) | Tiziana

Posted on May 4, 2011 by Dana

This recipe is special, not just because its a homemade Tiramisu from an actual Italian, but because she doesn’t have a blog… hadn’t even heard of me until Meg posted about Dishing for Dana…. but felt the need to reach … Continue reading →

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