Glitter. It’s that shiny stuff that makes you smile. It’s something that adds sparkle
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How can you make Mother Nature’s sweet delicious cantaloupe better? Well, maybe not ‘
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Coal miners. Hard working. Sacrificing. A job that is thankless. A job that is exceptionally dang
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I have several friends who are gluten intolerant. And, I have a handful of friends with Celiac
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I have no idea why I don’t cook lentils more often. I mean I love legumes. And, lentils hav
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coal miner’s dinner
Coal miners. Hard working. Sacrificing. A job that is thankless. A job that is exceptionally dangerous. Yes, I grew up in West Virginia. …
love bird citrus garlic chicken
When I decided to spatchcock then split this bird into two lovely i…
heirloom tomato onion tarte tatin
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lemon infused salmon with a fruit spinach medley
Finding new ways to use food products takes creativity. Sometimes w…
lowcountry seafood boil
From New England. The Chesapeake Bay, and Louisiana, to Georgia and…
dinner party tables that talk
I love to throw a dinner party. Doesn’t matter what the occasion. Birthdays. Weddings. Retirement. Knee replacement. Who cares? All…
need your help
Reeeeeally need your help. I’m vying for the Dream Job of coo…
kitchen art & storage
This is a sponsored post. I’m partnering with Brabantia and a…
Chic Kitchen Stuff Giveaway
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the summer table
Summertime. Such a glorious season. Summertime and the living is ea…
the dinner table. where sweet life happens.
sprinkle mind glitter
Glitter. It’s that shiny stuff that makes you smile. It’s something that adds sparkle and pizaaazzz to your life. It’s …
appalachian good eats
The Hatfields & McCoys feud is probably the most famous in Amer…
heirloom tomato onion tarte tatin
Some behind the scenes storytelling always makes for good reading. …
your reality escape
“Art washes from the soul the dust of everyday life.” — Pablo Picas…
my son’s wedding: the journey begins
When I was having babies, I never thought about them growing up. Be…
oreo banana custard pie
I always say that food is history. And, history is food. Such is the case with this Oreo banana custard pie. Well, really not ‘the&…
chocolate banana cheesecake bites
While I’m not a baker, I can make a mean cheesecake. Well, my…
almond zest cake
I found this cake while hanging out at Food 52~~it’s called &…
county fair carrot pineapple cake
Here’s a littl’ backstory on this county fair carrot pi…
chocolate splatter bundt cake
Sometimes short cuts are just what you have to do in cooking. And, …
honey lime pineapple dipping sauce
Thanks to Dole Sunshine for partnering with me for this post! All the opinions and creativity are solely my own. For a full disclosure, c…
mandarin mango chili lime chicken n’ biscuits
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peach caprese
Thanks to Dole Sunshine for partnering with me for this peach caprese post! All the opinions and creat…
banana coconut waffle s’mores
Here is the ultimate chocolate banana waffle s’mores dessert that’s so stinkin’ simp…
king pineapple no bake cheesecake
No doubt about it. Dole Sunshine is the ‘king of pineapple’. Pineapples whether whole and …
meals in bowls
thick red lentils & red peppers
I have no idea why I don’t cook lentils more often. I mean I love legumes. And, lentils have all the other wonderful attributes of their bean…
farmers market chicken soup
Hearty and robust, this farmers market chicken soup can be made year round. In the summer when you have access to all the fresh vegetables, you can…
coconut ginger broccoli carrot soup
There’s a little local market I go to when we’re living in Colorado. It’s not part of any chain. Just a mom and pop store where e…
taco veggie soup
A good rich soup is a meal for us. Making soups with depths of flavor in a short amount of time can be challenging. But, this taco veggie soup defi…
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. Serve…
short rib vegetable stew
Short ribs. Usually you see recipes for this cut of beef for slow cooking or maybe grilling. Short ribs are a popular cut of beef. And, can be butc…
chicken doodle soup
Chicken doodle soup. Yes, it’s my whimsical version of ‘chicken noodle soup’ but with a bohemian flair! I love the rich tomatoeee…
beef chunk chili
Winter is just made for chili. Now, there are hundreds of kinds of chilis. I mean chili cookoffs are big time popular in the cooking contest circui…
heirloom tomato onion tarte tatin
Some behind the scenes storytelling always makes for good reading. When I’m in my recipe creation frame of mind, there are lots of …
thai red curry coconut corn
Summertime is the best for so many reasons. School’s out and it’s time for vacations. Ther…
serrano corn soufflé
Seems when we have corn on the cob, I usually have a few ears left over. And, being the thrifty pruden…
roasted tomato onion pie
Tomato Pie. It’s a Southern speciality. Now this roasted tomato onion pie is not to be confused …
berbere potatoes with leeks & jalapenos
Expressions of love. How do you show it? All of us do. In so many many different ways. No doubt, those…