Category Archives: cooking

Pasta Heaven

Posted on April 11, 2018 by Stella

Pasta dishes are easy to prepare, economical, and delicious! I try NOT to prepare them too often, because I don’t know when to stop eating (and we all know where that leads …) It is also easy to make a … Continue reading →

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Ubiquitous Chicken …

Posted on April 4, 2018 by Stella

If you are like me, you end up cooking chicken for supper a lot of the time. So many chicken dishes are quick and easy, and I eat the leftovers for lunches and dinners.

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Cooking and baking – for Easter and everyday

Posted on March 22, 2018 by Stella

In my last food post – Cooking with vegetables – something new, something different – I mentioned that there a couple of new pasta dishes that I wanted to try. I have made Pasta With Parsnips and Bacon twice now. … Continue reading →

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Cooking with vegetables – something new, something different

Posted on March 12, 2018 by Stella

I’ve been in the cooking mood lately and, for a change, I’ve been trying some new dishes featuring vegetables. I tend to fall into a rut this time of year, when fresh vegetables grown locally are non-existent. I love broccoli … Continue reading →

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What are you cooking for Christmas Eve and/or Christmas Day?

Posted on December 3, 2017 by Stella

For most of us, Christmas is the first or second biggest family event of the year, especially in the cooking and baking department. Some people prefer turkey, some prefer ham, and others (like me) prefer beef.

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Yummy Summer Food to enjoy with family and friends

Posted on June 6, 2017 by Stella

A couple of days ago our friend Menagerie said this: We need a summer recipe post. I’m craving summer salads with chopped vegetables. Maybe fruit dishes as well. We get so many delicious fresh fruits and vegetables and I’m looking … Continue reading →

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