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• Cramcation: 10 Guidelines for Success

  I can't remember taking real vacations as a kid. Mom and Dad, and later just Mom because Dad died when I was 10, didn't have the money or time. Life was hard,... Read more

  Posted on 28 September 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Pumpkin Walnut Bread

  

  When do you know you've created something that's off the charts boholicious? When your 2 1/2 year old grandson, who's my #1 Sous Chef, chants, 'Mooore Mama... Read more

  Posted on 20 September 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Free Spirited Bohemian Camping

  As I've gotten more time under my belt with this thing called living and life, I've come to realize that sometimes there could be just this one chance. That... Read more

  Posted on 19 September 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Haifa Celery Date Salad

  

  There's a reason this is named Haifa celery date salad. When I traveled to Israel as a guest of Taste of Israel Eat. Meet. Explore., one of the cities we visite... Read more

  Posted on 17 September 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Eggplant with Buttermilk Sauce

  

  Found this cookbook, "Plenty' by Yotam Ottolenghi, in Anthropologie...what drew me to it was the cover picture...a picture of this eggplant dish! I loved it fo... Read more

  Posted on 16 September 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Meatloaf Meatballs

  

  Ingredients Preheat oven to 350 1 ½ lb. ground beef, 85/15 ½ lb. ground pork 1 tsp. sea salt 1 tsp. smoked paprika 1 tsp. garlic powder 1... Read more

  Posted on 06 September 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Grape Walnut Compote

  

  Wrinkled crinkled grapes~~what to do with them? There's even a children's 'novel' on this issue~~it's called, what else, but 'Wrinkled Crinkled Grapes' (Carla... Read more

  Posted on 04 September 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Squash Honey Cashew Soufflé

  

  Childhood memories. Sparks that come from food. And, this squash honey cashew soufflé takes me back, yes, way back. Growing up in the mountains of Southern... Read more

  Posted on 04 September 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Grilled Spicy Skirt Steak

  

  Skirt steak~~long, flat and it's usually folded over at least once when it's packaged. Unfold it and it's long and varies in thickness from one end to another.... Read more

  Posted on 31 August 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Skillet Cinnamon Rolls

  

  One of the most special days of the week for me growing up was Thursday. No it was anything like #tbt. In my wild wonderful West Virginia small town nestled in... Read more

  Posted on 28 August 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Hottie Chili Tomato Sauce

  

  What's a bottle of good hot sauce cost? Probably not that much. But, with just a few minutes and some high-powered wicked hot fresh peppers, you can make your... Read more

  Posted on 26 August 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Steps to Layering Love

  

  Layering. Basically, it's a technique used in so many ways. When I'm doing things like yoga, hiking, snowshoeing, cycling, camping I 'layer' my clothing. The... Read more

  Posted on 25 August 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• the Art of Layering

  

  Layering. Basically, it's a technique used in so many ways. When I'm doing things like yoga, hiking, snowshoeing, cycling, camping I 'layer' my clothing. The... Read more

  Posted on 25 August 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Signed Cookbook for You

  

  I've had sooooooooooo many people ask 'Can I get a signed copy of your cookbook??' Well, now you can! Here's the deal~ Send me an email to me at... Read more

  Posted on 22 August 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Salsa Verde Latin Red Beans & Pork

  

  salsa verde latin red beans pork Ingredients 2 Tbl. Olive oil 1/3 cup onions, diced 2 Tbl. Garlic, minced 1 lb. dried beans 4 cups chicken broth... Read more

  Posted on 22 August 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Delta Blues Rice Salad

  

  Rice~an ancient grain that's been around for eons. So many types and colors, too. I'm really loving the dark grains, like forbidden Chinese black, red and Thai... Read more

  Posted on 21 August 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Latin Picadillo

  

  Ingredients Serves: 4-6 2 tsp. ground cumin 1 tsp. dried oregano 1 tsp. dried tarragon 1 tsp. ground coriander 1 tsp. sea salt 1 tsp. peppercorns ... Read more

  Posted on 19 August 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Ally’s Story

  

  The Cliff Note Version Dr. Alice D’Antoni Phillips ally Her friends and family know her as Alice. And, she has an alter ego, Ally. Read more

  Posted on 17 August 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Harissa Eggplant & Roasted Red Peppers

  

  Abuergine is a beautiful word. And, you might thing it's a vegetable, but au contraire. It's a fruit. Yep, it's got a long history, too, dating back to the... Read more

  Posted on 17 August 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Jamaican Jerk London Broil

  

  This grilled jamaican jerk london broil has an array of flavors that pop on your palate as you chew each bite. You'll not notice the slight 'chewiness' of this... Read more

  Posted on 14 August 2015 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES