Category Archives: recipes

What’s for Dinner? The Perfect Meal for the Kentucky Derby Weekend!

I have a menu of traditional foods served at the Kentucky Derby.  And you don’t have to be a horse fan to enjoy it.  I posted these recipes last May, so I’m adding the links to take you back to … Continue reading

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Weekend for Awards and the Versatile Blogger

This has been a great weekend for catching up with not only my blog, but those of others whose writing style and/or photography I admire.  If you have been following then you know that I participated in the novel writing … Continue reading

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7 x 7 Awards Go To…

On November the 20th, I received a very thoughtful nomination for the 7×7 Link Award by one very talented young man whose blog many of you may have had the pleasure of reading.  So I thank you Arindam Mohapatra most … Continue reading

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Persimmons and a Traditional Recipe

Picture courtesy of free school photo projects Are you familiar with persimmons – that tart edible orange walnut-sized fruit of the American Persimmon Tree in the genus Diospyros? According to Wikipedia the word Diospyros is Greek and means ‘the fire … Continue reading

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Sunshine, Cookout, and ‘Ole Timey’ Music

Yesterday, after the fog lifted, we pulled out the large charcoal cooker to see if was still in good condition. Luckily, it was. I had hoped it would be and brought three pork butts just in case. It takes a … Continue reading

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Two Ingredient Biscuits

When my son started school I looked for something we could do together during summer breaks that wasn’t sports related. And since every adult needs to know something about cooking, I chose a course in food preparation. This always took … Continue reading

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Renee’s Barbecue Chicken Pizza

While we were away, our garden thrived. And thrived! It is a small little patch of herbs and a very few vegetables. But the peppers, tomatoes, and basil are extremely happy. And if the tomatoes and basil are doing well, … Continue reading

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Recreating Our Favorite Meal on the Trip West

One of my favorite things about travel is bringing home a new idea for dinner. A great wine, new cheese, or a method of preparing a dish prolongs my visit and brings a bit of the environment I enjoyed home … Continue reading

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Autumn is Calling

Although the daytime temperatures are still relatively high, eighties and nineties, the evenings and mornings have taken a definite turn. The atmosphere is leaning toward a change. Children are back in school. It’s almost autumn. And with that, comes the … Continue reading

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MJ’s Fabulosity Squares

One perk of blogging is getting acquainted with other bloggers. I have found several sites that speak to where I am currently, or where I am headed. They share wisdom and insight and sometimes great recipes! MJ’s dessert bars is … Continue reading

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