Category Archives: In the Kitchen

Banana Pudding – Here Today, Gone Tomorrow

The other day I was talking to my friend on the phone and she was making banana pudding – hmmm? That sounds good and easy, maybe I should make some for the boys. However, I remember the last time I … Continue reading

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Beef … It’s What’s For Dinner

After visiting my local butcher recently I learned that if I came back at 8 pm they discount their ground beef down to $.99 lb. Wow!! I was so excited. There are times that I need 10 to 15 lbs … Continue reading

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Waffle Dogs – Huh?

For Christmas I got a Belgian Waffle Maker, so since then I have been waffle this and waffle that. I want to make savory waffles, plain waffles, fruity waffles, waffle sandwiches, sweet waffles … you can see where I am … Continue reading

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Classics … Spaghetti and Meatballs

On cold winter days I crave comfort – a warm fire, a cozy blanket, a cup of coffee, and simple comfort foods. In my house one of those comfort foods is spaghetti and meatballs. When I make my spaghetti and … Continue reading

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Lovin’ Me Some Cilantro

I absolutely love the green leafy herb called cilantro! If my husband had his way, he would put it in everything. It is definitely one of those items that is a staple in my refrigerator. It would be even better … Continue reading

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So It Begins…

Every year after Christmas, I think to myself – “Self, it is time to lose the baby weight. After all the baby is 1 1/2 years old, and those extra pounds over Christmas are not from the baby. Well … … Continue reading

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On the Twelfth Day of Christmas … Baklava

What in the world is Baklava, you ask? That is easy it is an absolutely heavenly dessert made of phyllo dough, nuts and a honey syrup. My husband and I fell in love with Baklava when we visited a Greek … Continue reading

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On the Eleventh Day of Christmas … Butter Toffee

My favorite candy bar is the Heath Bar – I just love the toffee center and the chocolatey exterior, so when I found this recipe I just couldn’t resist. I also thought my family would love getting it in their … Continue reading

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On the Tenth Day of Christmas … Snickerdoodle Cookies

Who doesn’t like snickerdoodles? I am thinking most everyone must like snickerdoodles, because everywhere I look there is snickerdoodle this and snickerdoodle that. I know for a fact it is my daddy’s favorite cookie, which is why I am making … Continue reading

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On the Ninth Day of Christmas … Peanut Butter Truffles

I cannot believe how time is flying this Christmas season. The neighborhood kids are on Christmas break, not my son though, he spent last week figuring out how to not do his schoolwork so now he is in school while … Continue reading

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