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• ~new Zealand Chicken & Roasted Root Vegetables~

  

  I’m convinced that food is the great connector in life. Seems that any place I go and it doesn’t matter what the occasion or reason, the topic of food comes up! Read more

  Posted on 22 August 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• ~blueberry & Rhubarb Compote & Crumbles~

  

  Sometimes you just must cross over to the ‘prissy’ side of serving your desserts after a fabulously boholicious meal~~and, it doesn’t matter with me if it’s jus... Read more

  Posted on 20 August 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Mint Cherry Ginger Goddess Drink & Lemon Cubes

  

  When it’s hotter than Hades outside, you want a drink that refreshes…you want a drink that replenishes…you want a drink that requires little work! Think... Read more

  Posted on 18 August 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• ~foodie Mistress Warm Spiced Skillet Bread~

  

  I know it’s a strange name for this bread. But, there’s a story behind it. See I have these wonderful friends on Facebook who follow my cooking adventures—Bob... Read more

  Posted on 17 August 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• ~chinese Five-spice Cookies~

  

  The mind is a beautiful thing. And, the way a mind or brain works especially in creative adventures in the kitchen intrigues me, especially my mind. Read more

  Posted on 17 August 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Boston Cream Whiskey Banana Pie

  

  This cake has a history and a story behind it…well, actually three stories. First of all, as a littl’ girl growing up in West Virginia, I lived in the hollers. Read more

  Posted on 14 August 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• ~healthy Fruit French Toast~

  

  I love making my own healthy bread~~you know the peasant earthy artisan kind that’s full of great grains like ground flax, whole wheat, oats, and more. Read more

  Posted on 11 August 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Applesauce Coconut Cranberry Walnut Bread

  

  This ‘Applesauce Cocnut Cranberry Walnut Bread’ is a pure form of enjoying the delicious coconut, cranberries, nuts and sweet bread without being distracted by... Read more

  Posted on 10 August 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• ~your Table Your Personality~

  

  We express our personality in everything we do~~from your interaction with people, your hairstyle, jewelry, the way you smile, how you entertain and, yes, even... Read more

  Posted on 10 August 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• ~grilled Spicy Smokey 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 10 August 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Mint Pepper Jelly Sweet Petite Peas

  

  I don’t know why we don’t eat peas more often! After having peas done with this recipe, I KNOW we’ll be adding peas to many more meals! Read more

  Posted on 09 August 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• New York Strip Hot Smoked Paprika Red Wine Stew

  

  You know what happens when you go to Costco, you buy, and not just a little bit, a lot! So, this is what happened with these New York strip steaks, I’d bought... Read more

  Posted on 08 August 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• ~lemon Pepper Rustic Farm Veggies~

  

  There’s nothing more wonderful than sitting down at a big table crowded with platters and bowls full of vibrant colors of the rainbow! Read more

  Posted on 07 August 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• ~fig Ginger Orange Marmalade Poundcake~

  

  Ginger~~yes, that spicy aromatic flavor that just adds so much punch to food, especially Asian dishes! And, who’s not munched on a ginger cookie…yes, to die for! Read more

  Posted on 07 August 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• ~cardamom & Cloves Grilled Peaches~

  

  Sometimes it doesn’t take much to create an elegant dish…and, this is one of them! These peaches from Dole are just perfect for grilling because they thaw... Read more

  Posted on 05 August 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• ~the Big Screen Cooking Competition~

  

  This world of cooking competition is more than just the hard work of tracking down the latest and greatest contests online, creating recipes, photographing... Read more

  Posted on 05 August 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• ~chocolate Bundt Brownie Cake~

  

  What’s the best thing to make teenagers and little ones happy when they’re staying with you? Chocolate! So, my sweet 16 and 17 y/o niece and nephew who live in... Read more

  Posted on 03 August 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• ~sweet Pepper Ginger Panko Crusted Chicken with Greek Tzatziki Sauce~

  

  You’re gonna be so glad you gathered all these mouth-watering ingredients to marinade your chicken because, it’s worth all the effort! Read more

  Posted on 31 July 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• ~pineapple Date Currant Oatmeal Cakies~

  

  My barometer for cookies changes with my mood~~sometimes I want something really crunchy and crisp like these chocolate crispers... Read more

  Posted on 30 July 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• ~za’tar Garbanzo Beans & Heirloom Tomatoes~

  

  Sometimes I create things, and I just know they’re gonna taste good. But, SOMETIMES I create things and don’t realize they’re gonna taste WICKED good! Read more

  Posted on 29 July 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES