Do you have memories of super-hot 4th of Julys? I mean burn your feet as you run across the beach hot, fry an egg on the sidewalk kinda heat. It’s the day that says, “Summer has definitely arrived.” And it always… Read More
Table Talk
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Let’s Communicate!
I love that we have so many ways to communicate. Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, emails and texting quickly connect us with friends near and far. And receiving a handwritten letter or a long phone call can be the highlight of the… Read More
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Dear Dad: How the lessons you taught make the best fried chicken.
With Father’s Day upon us again, I want to make my dad a dinner worthy of his influence and love on my life. Of all the meals Dad loves, his favorite remains classic Buttermilk Fried Chicken. As I made this… Read More
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Cherry Tomato Love!
I’m so horrified that as kids, my brother and I threw cherry tomatoes over the hedge at oncoming cars. The splat as the little red bomb hit the car was immensely fun. My brother would throw them high, so they… Read More
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May Winners!
Scroll down to see if you won! Earn points and win! Every month you can be entered to win a prize from DinnerTime if you have earned 50 points or more. Check out your scorecard to see how many points you’ve earned!… Read More
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Rise and Shine!
Don’t you just love how early the sun rises in the summer? It sets my mood to “happy” right away. Sunrise is the most peaceful time of day. Confession: I love getting up early in the morning, rain or shine…. Read More
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Celebrate Memorial Day Freedoms!
And just like that, Memorial Day Weekend is upon us! It seems like, just yesterday, I was complaining about all the snow, and now we are getting ready to embrace summer. Granted, Memorial Day Weekend is not the official start… Read More
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Bring on the Barbecue!
If you ever need to perk up a lagging party conversation, just bring up the topic of barbecuing. I’m not talking burgers and steaks, I’m talking about the low-n-slow melt-in-your-mouth sweet or spicy or smokey barbecue! I’ve seen eyes brighten… Read More
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Hummin’ for Hummus…and Tzatziki
Many moons ago, I first tasted a delicious dip called hummus at the home of my friend, Carol. It was soooo many moons ago that I wouldn’t have found a selection of hummus varieties at the grocery store like I… Read More
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Cooking with Mom.
How loud can a whisper be? Pretty loud with young children trying to sneak out of the house on Mother’s Day to let Mom sleep in! Every year my husband would get the kids up early and attempt to let… Read More