Category Archives: Vegetables

Wonderfully moist, brined Thanksgiving turkey

If you have never brined a turkey before, you really must try this turkey recipe I found this recipe in Southern Living Cooking for Christmas 2012. This is a special edition presented exclusively by Dillard’s that I picked up on a shopping … Continue reading

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Cruising to the Bahamas-Sailing away

Day one of our cruise was a pleasant one.  We arrived around 10:30am at the port terminal and only waited a short time before the doors opened.  Check-in went quickly and we were finally boarding. As always everyone was sent … Continue reading

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Not your ordinary Mac and cheese

This Tyler Florence Ultimate Macaroni And Cheese With Peas And Bacon is a keeper!!!!! I had invited several neighbors in for dinner several years ago and decided that the main dish would be a Honey baked ham.  Once I knew … Continue reading

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Oriental Rock Cornish Hens

I love spring.  I love the Easter holiday season of redemption and renewal.  And, I love all the traditional Easter holiday foods like baked ham, scalloped potatoes, deviled eggs, green beans and a bunny cake with fluffy white icing and coconut.  … Continue reading

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Turkey In, Turkey Out

Kristine and I had very different Thanksgiving experiences.  While neither experience involved cooking both involved eating very well indeed and sharing good times with family and friends. Me and Randy were invited to celebrate the holiday with a home cooked … Continue reading

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It’s soup time again!

Summer has faded and autumn is just around the corner.  The change of seasons brings cooler weather, shorter days, the start of football season and the new season for all our favorite shows. I love the start of autumn because … Continue reading

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Operation Pantry & Refrigerator Clean-Out!

As I mentioned in my last blog, it’s been extremely frustrating as a foodie to be unable to experiment with new recipes or go out to eat given my job status. However, over the last few months I’ve become very … Continue reading

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‘Baby It’s Cold Outside’ Hardy Soup

Baby it’s cold outside is an understatement for this year.  Yet another snowstorm is heading for at least twenty-nine states this coming week and even down here in Florida we have had a much colder winter.  So, when we received … Continue reading

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2nd Annual Track Suits & Turkey Day

Menu planned. Invitations sent. Only two more weeks to get ready for the 2nd Annual Track Suits and Turkey Day. Last year, I embarked on my first Thanksgiving feast and if you read the post “Turkey Trauma”, you’ll see it … Continue reading

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Chicken Soup Time!

The first day of autumn has come and gone.  On the windows of every drug store are signs reminding shoppers to stop by and get their flu shots.  TV news doctors are extolling the virtues of getting your flu shots … Continue reading

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