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• Chicken in Onion Wine Sauce with Farm Vegetables

  

  I was a walking zombie when I was in my late 20s, 30s and early 40s. With finishing my doctorate degree, having kids, a home, family, tons of laundry,... Read more

  Posted on 11 April 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Tuna Salad Casserole

  

  Ingredients 6 (5 oz.) cans of albacore tuna, packed in water drained ½ tsp. sea salt ½ tsp. coarse ground pepper 3 Tbl. mayonnaise ½ cu... Read more

  Posted on 10 April 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• My Son’s Wedding: the Journey Begins

  When I was having babies, I never thought about them growing up. Becoming adults. Getting married. Actually, all I thought about was getting through the day,... Read more

  Posted on 07 April 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Pot Roast Lasagna

  

  Usually when you make a pot roast, you make a big one. You probably have leftovers. The meat is tender tasty and perfect for so many other dishes. Once you tast... Read more

  Posted on 06 April 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Banana Chip Maple Syrup Cake

  

  Tresa is one of my besties. My besties are a short list of friends that I would walk over hot coals for. And, one thing I always do when she comes over and we'r... Read more

  Posted on 05 April 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Apple Jack Tart

  

  Apples. Spices. Jack Daniels. And, what do you have? An apple jack tart. Chocked totally full of fresh tender apples, leave those skins on for texture, beauty... Read more

  Posted on 01 April 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• the Perfect Skillet Steamed Egg

  OK, this is not so much a recipe as it is a technique. It's my way of getting the perfectly steamed sunnyside egg in a cast iron skillet. Yes, you can use a... Read more

  Posted on 01 April 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Israeli Beef Roast

  

  Yes, this takes some time, but trust me, it's worth every minute you put into it! It's the antithesis of 'fast' food~~ 'slow' food to perfection! One of the... Read more

  Posted on 01 April 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• 5 Tips for Better Food Photos

  

  No doubt, a picture is worth a thousand words. And, in the case of food, it's worth even more. Like making the person drool when they gaze at this... Read more

  Posted on 30 March 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Moroccan Veal Kefta

  

  This moroccoan veal kefta is a sponsored post~ Cedar Springs Veal. #ReVEALingExcellence All of the content and opinions is strictly my own. Growing up, I... Read more

  Posted on 28 March 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Hawaiian Banana Pineapple Bake

  

  Sometimes I get soooooooooo excited about new recipe creations that I want to post them immediately! But, I've restrained myself with this hawaiian banana... Read more

  Posted on 25 March 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Pimento Cheese Deviled Eggs

  

  Can deviled eggs melt in your mouth? Well, take one bite of these pimento cheese deviled eggs and you'll see what I mean! I'm always telling you that food is... Read more

  Posted on 25 March 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Apricot Ginger Mustard Glazed Ham

  

  I usually buy spiral hams for Easter. This year I decided to break away from this tradition and do a real ham meaning that I'd create my own glaze as well as I'... Read more

  Posted on 20 March 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Parmesan Pea Soup

  

  Peas are a fabulous vegetable. Not only are they healthy, but they're super versatile for using in recipes like this parmesan pea soup. Served hot, warm, room... Read more

  Posted on 17 March 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Coffee Crookies

  

  I get in the mood for things like most people. And, on this particular day of the birth of these crookies, I was in the mood for a chewy somewhat 'healthy' nutt... Read more

  Posted on 13 March 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Cashew Chicken Meatballs & Orange Ginger Sauce

  

  So who says meatballs are only for dinner dishes or sandwiches! I decided it was time to have meatballs for breakfast. And, that's why I created this cashew... Read more

  Posted on 12 March 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Short Rib Vegetable Stew

  

  Ingredients Preheat oven to 400 3 Tbl. oil, canola or coconut 2 lb. boneless short ribs 1 ½ tsp. sea salt 1 tsp. coarse ground pepper 1 (28 oz.)... Read more

  Posted on 09 March 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Taste of Home Food Magazine Calls Me

  

  Last Spring 2015, Ben and I took a fabulous trip to the Napa Valley. One of our most memorable visits was a personal invitation to explore Continuum Estate, a... Read more

  Posted on 09 March 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Applesauce Currant Walnut Bread

  

  This is really a nutty bread! I used not only chopped walnuts but almond flour, so it's quite nutty and tasty! While I don't specialize in gluten-free, nor... Read more

  Posted on 08 March 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• the Allure of Morocco

  Sometimes the best way to stretch yourself and grow is to dive into a culture that's not your own ~ally "Why" is such a specific word. When you're asked a... Read more

  Posted on 06 March 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES