Aye aye, Cap’n, we’ll not be getting scurvy aboard our ship! (Or in my home!) Unlike sailors of yore, who went for long periods of time without fresh fruits and vegetables, we are able to get vitamin C through our… Read More
Archive for the ‘Star Ingredients’ Category
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We’re Nuts for You!
My dad used to keep a wooden bowl filled with unshelled nuts. He’d crack a few to stave off his hunger until dinner was ready. As kids we loved to search for our favorite varieties or compare who cracked the… Read More
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Roman Sprouts?
I’m here to tell you….and I never would have predicted it…not even my mother would have guessed…I love Brussels sprouts! That’s right. I’ll own it. I now love Brussels sprouts! We never ate them when I was growing up. My… Read More
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Cranberry Creations!
What ingredient makes you feel likes it’s winter? I posed this question to my good friend Cary, and she immediately had an answer. I was grappling with my own thoughts…Brussels sprouts, potatoes, tenderloin, nuts, ginger, or how about cinnamon? The… Read More
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Lasagna Amoré
I have a friend, Gina, who prepares amazing Italian dishes. Because she has been cooking since she was a young girl, she feels very comfortable in the kitchen. In fact, Gina barely needs to consult her recipes. Like any good Italian… Read More
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Dinner Club
Have you ever participated in a dinner club? Some folks call it a supper club or a potluck dinner. When my hubby and I were first married, we got together with three other couples about every six weeks for a… Read More
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Rule Your Roost: It’s National Chicken Month!
Here’s something to squawk about: September is National Chicken Month! It seems crazy to designate only one month to chicken. Isn’t every month a good time to celebrate chicken? Some people are reading this and groaning “So tired of the… Read More
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The Best Burgers!
Summer is almost over but I’m not ready to put away the grill. I’ve loved the longer days, sunshine and relaxed atmosphere, plus really valued getting together with friends and family after the long lock down. It’s been a relaxing… Read More
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Fruit Fun!
Summer is the season of late-night bonfires and pool parties, of colorful carnivals and state fairs – so many opportunities for fun! Along with the activities come sweet treats such as funnel cakes, ice cream cones, sticky cotton candy, and… Read More
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Basil Love!
I admit it, I have a “thing” for basil. Yep, my own little love affair with a green plant. Basil is no ordinary plant in my world. It is the essence of summer in a leaf. I can’t imagine a… Read More