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    Easter Coconut Pie
    • Apr 16
    • 2 min

    Easter Coconut Pie

    Nothing says Easter like Cadbury mini-eggs and coconut desserts. I've always loved the Easter candy/dessert options best. I have no clue...
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    Pear Preserves
    • Apr 8
    • 2 min

    Pear Preserves

    My grandmother used to make pear preserves when I was young. We would eat them the same way you might eat jam on toast and they bring...
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    Shaved Zucchini Salad / Cookbook Challenge
    • Mar 27
    • 2 min

    Shaved Zucchini Salad / Cookbook Challenge

    A fresh and spring-y recipe that can be modified to include/exclude the items you like most. I joined a Facebook group where the...
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    Quinoa Egg Bites
    • Feb 22
    • 2 min

    Quinoa Egg Bites

    Loads of healthy veggies and whole grains in a tiny little package. These little bites are so versatile and easy to adapt. I ended up...
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    Welcome 2022! Green Beans Vinaigrette
    • Jan 11
    • 2 min

    Welcome 2022! Green Beans Vinaigrette

    I hope you all are off to a great start this year! I took time in December to get ready for the holidays and relax. I'm focusing on...
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    Sourdough Discard Crumpets
    • Dec 4, 2021
    • 1 min

    Sourdough Discard Crumpets

    2020. Most of us didn’t go much of anywhere and filled our time with things we may not have done without the extra down time. My...
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    Cheese Straws
    • Dec 1, 2021
    • 2 min

    Cheese Straws

    My mother-in-law makes cheese straws every year around the holidays and they are one of my favorites. I suppose they must be everyone's...
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    Garlic Herb Butter
    • Nov 25, 2021
    • 1 min

    Garlic Herb Butter

    Happy Thanksgiving! Nothing extra is really necessary for dressing up butter but I do love this recipe. If you have leftovers it is...
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    Thomas Keller’s Oven Roasted Chicken
    • Nov 25, 2021
    • 3 min

    Thomas Keller’s Oven Roasted Chicken

    Since the best bird I’ve made is a chicken rather than a turkey, we will celebrate with Thanksgiving chickens tomorrow. This recipe is...
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    Greek Sheet Pan Chicken
    • Nov 19, 2021
    • 2 min

    Greek Sheet Pan Chicken

    I found this recipe by Every Last Bite on Pinterest several years ago and it is still one of my favorites. It’s also very versatile. If...
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    Julia Child’s Potato Gratin Savoyard
    • Nov 17, 2021
    • 1 min

    Julia Child’s Potato Gratin Savoyard

    I am a huge fan of most potato recipes but when it comes to gratin or scalloped potatoes I find them extra tasty! This recipe uses broth...
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    Thomas Keller’s Squash and Zucchini
    • Nov 11, 2021
    • 2 min

    Thomas Keller’s Squash and Zucchini

    This recipe is something I came across when a friend gifted me Masterclass-which I highly recommend! Thomas Keller, renowned chef, spoke...
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    Pumpkin Roll
    • Nov 10, 2021
    • 1 min

    Pumpkin Roll

    This is a dessert everyone loves and my mom has been making it for years. I believe you can even find this in grocery stores now! I...
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    Make Ahead Turkey Gravy by Ina Garten
    • Nov 8, 2021
    • 2 min

    Make Ahead Turkey Gravy by Ina Garten

    This is a Barefoot Contessa recipe by Ina Garten and it is WONDERFUL! This is also how I became a fan of a fall cognac cocktail. I bought...
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    Homemade Cornbread
    • Nov 7, 2021
    • 1 min

    Homemade Cornbread

    The main ingredient in Thanksgiving dressing [at least where I'm from] is cornbread! So you might need a good recipe if you want to take...
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    Cranberry Pudding Cakes
    • Nov 6, 2021
    • 2 min

    Cranberry Pudding Cakes

    These are actually called Steamed Puddings, but since I am American and I'm not sure how many of you are addicted to The Great British...
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    Memaw's Thanksgiving Dressing
    • Nov 3, 2021
    • 2 min

    Memaw's Thanksgiving Dressing

    Every holiday my grandmother, "Memaw," is in the starring role. Growing up we always spent holidays at my grandparents house with alllll...
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    Lemon Soufflé Tart
    • Nov 2, 2021
    • 2 min

    Lemon Soufflé Tart

    Lemon flavored anything is always my favorite. So when I came across this recipe in Julia Child's Mastering the Art of French Cooking I...
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    Dark Chocolate Tart with Browned Butter [easy] Crust
    • Oct 19, 2021
    • 2 min

    Dark Chocolate Tart with Browned Butter [easy] Crust

    I found this recipe on Pinterest years ago and have made it over and over since. It turns out well each time and I get asked to make it...
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    Quick Lunch-Tuna Salad
    • Sep 23, 2021
    • 2 min

    Quick Lunch-Tuna Salad

    Since I was a kid I’ve been eating tuna salad, some savory, some with fruit, some with mayo, some with oil, something for everyone. This...
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    Sea Grove Beach
    • Aug 21, 2021
    • 3 min

    Sea Grove Beach

    FINALLY!! A new travel post! Seagrove Beach, FL is between Destin and Panama City Beach. It’s a little less crowded than the more popular...
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    Lechón Asado / Cuban Pulled Pork
    • May 30, 2021
    • 5 min

    Lechón Asado / Cuban Pulled Pork

    This one is my husband's very favorite meal. Every culture seems to have a particularly special roasted pork dish. In the Southeast...
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    Ham and Cheese Pastry
    • Mar 17, 2021
    • 3 min

    Ham and Cheese Pastry

    This is a recipe I go back to over and over. I initially found it on Pinterest and adapted it slightly. It could be made with completely...
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    Fall is here - Chili Time!
    • Sep 26, 2020
    • 3 min

    Fall is here - Chili Time!

    Once the temperature drops a little at the very beginning of fall I start thinking about making chili. I love that everyone has their own...
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    New to Sourdough
    • Sep 18, 2020
    • 3 min

    New to Sourdough

    I know that many, many of us have jumped on the bread-making trend of quarantine this year-myself included. I'm on my second sourdough...
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    Basil and Roasted Red Pepper Sauce
    • Sep 3, 2020
    • 1 min

    Basil and Roasted Red Pepper Sauce

    We are nearing the end of summer - and I am hung up on basil this year so I keep looking for ways to enjoy it while it is growing on my...
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    Pesto Pasta with Shrimp
    • Aug 25, 2020
    • 2 min

    Pesto Pasta with Shrimp

    We visited friends in the Georgia mountains a little while back. Besides being a totally relaxing place to exist - in the middle of...
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    Spanish Inspired Lunch-Toast with Tuna, Peppers and Onions
    • Aug 10, 2020
    • 2 min

    Spanish Inspired Lunch-Toast with Tuna, Peppers and Onions

    After writing about last year's trip to Spain I'm craving those Spanish foods we enjoyed! I ate so many tapas - I lost count some days....
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