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My mom wasn't the best cook. In fact, sometimes she was downright awful at it. The weekly Hamburger Refrigerator Soup for Friday dinner was one of her favorites. Yeeeuck! I think it got her to the wine sooner, which I can totally understand now! She did, however, have a couple of tried and true recipes that... Continue Reading →
Family far away? Kids with the in-laws? Whatever the reason...sometimes it's Thanksgiving for Two. My advice? Enjoy it! Think of all the dishes you won't have to wash! Make a great meal, open a bottle of wine, and relax! Relax on Thanksgiving? Yep! I said it. I'll tell you how. Thanksgiving for Two I actually like... Continue Reading →
Yep! It's time for pies. Pumpkin, Apple, Pecan... Yum! Make the filling? Easy! Crust? #runningawayinterror Sure, you can buy Pillsbury's easy roll-out crusts and it will work perfectly well, but if you want a stand-out pie, it's time to to make real crust. The kind Grandma made. The kind you get see in an episodes of Diners, Drive-ins & Dives.... Continue Reading →
Happy Halloween to you! We had such a good time carving pumpkins this weekend. Our kids are grown ups, out enjoying their own festivities...but we couldn't resist carving a few gourds for our own enjoyment! Years ago, when we carved Halloween Jack-O-Lanterns with the kids, I was always looking for ways to get more creative with the designs.... Continue Reading →
Cookbooks and a Suitcase 