I was at the grocery store the other day when I saw a pineapple and started chuckling when I remembered a story my mother told me. She and Dad travelled to Honolulu, Hawaii and went to see the Don Ho … Continue reading
In May the most exciting 2 minutes of horse racing will thrill sports enthusiasts. Horses with interesting names will race in the Kentucky Derby. Put on your fascinator hat and enjoy some traditional Derby foods: Country Ham biscuits, Cucumber Sandwiches, … Continue reading
Growing up, Mother would pre-prepare a cold meal on Saturday that would be ready as soon as we got home from church on Sunday. She served ham, rolls, chicken salad, potato salad, coleslaw, deviled eggs, and some kind of Jell-O … Continue reading
Just like Disney World, this cornbread is truly magical! You can either use an 8-inch cast iron skillet (if you like a crispy crust) or a 9-inch square pan if you like a tender crust. The square pan is the … Continue reading
These asparagus bundles look impressive and are simple to make. They cook in just 10 minutes and pair well with grilled chicken or beef. The recipe comes from a dear friend of mine, Michelle Ellis. Asparagus Bundles 1 pound fresh … Continue reading
“Sinfully Yummy,” that’s all I can say about this cake. “Dreamy Chocolate Perfection”… Oreo Cake with Chocolate Icing and Whipped Cream Cookie Crumb Filling 2 cups granulated sugar1 and 3/4 cups all-purpose flour3/4 cup cocoa1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking powder1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking soda3/4 … Continue reading
Spring Asparagus and Pea Risotto 1 (32 ounce box) low sodium chicken broth1 cup water4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided1/2 cup Sweet onion, 1/4-inch dice2 garlic cloves, minced1 teaspoon kosher salt1 and 1/4 cups Arborio rice (Arborio rice gives the creaminess we … Continue reading
Several of you have asked me about my son’s car that was stolen twice in 3 days from two different San Francisco locations. Let me give you a little history. The Acura was 20 years old and had 150,000 miles … Continue reading
This is a great school or work breakfast. Bake oatmeal the night before, refrigerate and reheat in the microwave the next morning. Breakfast in a jiffy! You can easily multiply this recipe for larger families. Enjoy!Baked Oatmeal 1 cup old fashioned oatmeal1 … Continue reading
This hearty Vegetable Beef Soup will keep you warm on a cold day. It is ready in an hour or less. Browning the meat and onions adds savory flavor. Using convenience foods (like canned Rotel tomatoes, frozen vegetables, and V-8 … Continue reading
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