Chicken and Shrimp Stir-fry over Black Rice
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The arrival of seed catalogs in the mailbox is the first sign of Spring in my book. They usually begin to arrive at the beginning of the year and I love nothing more than curling up with a hot cup… The...
View ArticleFried Tuna Patties with Yogurt Dill Sauce
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I started this blog a million years ago and when I did, our family was in such a different place in life. We were broke, unemployed and in the middle of a recession in the hardest hit state in… The...
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All you have to do to realize what an amazing country we live in is to watch the news about the rest of the world for a few minutes. So many countries are ruled by despots, tyrannical military regimes,...
View ArticleTop 5 soups for Fall
The beginning of Fall begs for soup. Those first cool days and even cooler nights are practically made for curling yourself around a comforting, steaming bowl of goodness. Soups are economical and...
View ArticleSage Roasted Turkey Breast
Over time the enormous family reunion style Thanksgiving of my past has given way to a much smaller and more intimate holiday table. And although I miss the big, loud Thanksgivings of days gone by, I...
View ArticleJam Muffins
I have a deep-seated love of muffins. Something about the domed tops and colorful liners that make me as giddy as an 8-year old to pop a couple of muffins in my face for breakfast. Muffins, for me, are...
View ArticleEasy Chocolate Zucchini Cake
It became abundantly clear on our recent vacation with my in-laws just how perilously close our children are to the teenage years. Even though our annual pilgrimage to the lake was full of the usual...
View ArticleRoasted Okra
In the world of vegetables, there isn’t much that I don’t like. I can think of only a handful that I absolutely, under no circumstances, will not eat (and even then I can be convinced to give it...
View ArticleChicken and Shrimp Stir-fry over Black Rice
Some days are just so completely beautiful. Yesterday was one of those days for me. The sky was grey and the rain came down in steady, soaking waves , but nevertheless I had awoken early that morning...
View ArticleFried Tuna Patties with Yogurt Dill Sauce
Fried Tuna Patties with Yogurt Dill Sauce is one of those rare combinations of cheap, quick and delicious. We must have eaten tuna patties ( or “tuna croquettes” if you want to get real Southern) at...
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Cooking while on vacation can be tough to plan for. You never know quite what the rental kitchen is going to be equipped with and it can be difficult to figure out what things you should bring with you...
View ArticleLast Minute Cheese Ball, Three Ways
Last Minute Cheese Ball, Three Ways includes three quick ways to whip up a last minute dish. Combinations include CHeddar and Bacon, Blue Cheese and Cranberries and Lemon Rosemary Goat Cheese. Make one...
View ArticleMy Keto Journey – Part 1
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View ArticleWhat you need to get started on a Keto Diet
This post contains affiliate links, which means that I make a very small amount of money should you purchase through that link. However, I wholeheartedly recommend all products linked to. I’ve talked...
View ArticleBraised Chicken Thighs with Spinach and White Beans
Braised Chicken Thighs with Spinach and White Beans is a comforting autumn dish that is easy to pull together any day of the week. The first taste of Fall arrived this morning. 62 degrees with the...
View Article17 Apple Recipes to Celebrate Fall
It’s apple season and there’s no way to ring in the autumn season than with an arsenal of fresh and fun apple recipes. Here are 17 delicious apple recipes to try out this season. 1. Southern Fried...
View ArticleWhat No One Told Me About My Late 30s
Today is my 37th birthday. An age that, as a child, seemed like it would be forever in getting here. As a matter of fact, I thought there was a good chance I would never see it, because it seemed… The...
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