Ahhhh, cookies, holiday parties and eggnog! What a joyous time of year! Well, maybe not? It can be a really tough time of year if you’re trying to watch your weight. Enjoying the holidays doesn’t need to include gaining the… Read More
Archive for the ‘Tips & Tricks’ Category
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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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Roast It Tonight!
Raise your hand if you want to cook delicious meals without a lot of extra effort. My hand is raised way up and I’m yelling out “Me! Me! Me!” Occasionally, I’ll try a new and more challenging recipe but let’s… 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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Nourish Your Family, One Meal At A Time.
In the whole world, with whom would you most like to have dinner ? Watch this video to the end and be pleasantly surprised! This is a great video that shows how much family meals shared together matter. As 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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Talk of the Table
I remember long conversations at our family dinner table. We didn’t follow the “no politics, religion or money” rule of acceptable topics. Everything was up for debate. Lots of debate! Sure, we talked about school, friends and activities too. What… 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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Come on over for a picnic!
It was one of those rare summer days; no humidity and not too hot. It was a day of opportunity. I called up another family and proposed a picnic! By about this point in the summer, the heat has exhausted… Read More