Category Archives: Recipes

Thanksgiving Dinner Favorites!

Posted on November 20, 2018 by

It’s only a week until Thanksgiving! Like most of you, I’m planning dinner, getting supplies in, checking linens, cleaning house, and generally planning for guests and lots of food, food, food! This year I will be having dinner early, because … Continue reading →

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Yummm! Cake!

Posted on August 31, 2018 by

A couple of weeks ago, Menagerie suggested that we should have a cake post, and now seems like a good time. If you are having a celebration at your house, or attending one and want to take a dish to … Continue reading →

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Mmmm, BREAD!!

Posted on July 30, 2018 by

Back in the 1970’s when my mother had a problem losing weight, she said that the hardest thing to give up, and the thing that made her fat, was bread. Now, I don’t know how true it is that bread … Continue reading →

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Yummy Summer Food to enjoy with family and friends

Posted on May 27, 2018 by

Well, it’s Memorial Day weekend! Over the next few months there will be lots of get-togethers; picnics, reunions, graduations and other types of potluck events. What are your favorite summer dishes? Last year about this time, our friend Menagerie said … Continue reading →

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Salads – meals and sides for any time

Posted on May 11, 2018 by

Revving up for summer, when salads are the best way to eat – no heat (or very little) generated in the house, lots of fresh vegetables and fruit available, and usually light and healthy when you are feeling hot and … Continue reading →

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More chicken …

Posted on April 20, 2018 by

In my last post on this subject, Ubiquitous Chicken, I said I would follow up with more uses for one of the most popular dining choices – namely, chicken.

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Pasta Heaven

Posted on April 11, 2018 by

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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