Food has not always been a big part of my life. I come from a small family, and meals were always a time for us to connect and discuss each other’s day. In addition, I thought my mom was a fantastic cook. Her recipes were all down-home comfort food. So, my learned cooking skills were …
I have become a Foodie. I am a bit surprised at that. Pre-COVID, I didn’t even know what the word meant. But, according to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, a “foodie” is a person having an avid interest in food. I love food, and I sure love to cook. I’ve explored the food from other cultures and …
I love roasted mini bell peppers, and this is a simple recipe. Most recipes I found online recommended cutting the peppers in half and seasoning before cooking. My recipe is fast and delicious! Ingredients: 2 (8 oz) packages of mini peppers 2 tablespoons olive oil ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon black pepper 1 teaspoon Italian …
It is cold, and I don’t have access to my field cameras, and this isn’t the best time of the year to plant in my garden, so my thoughts turned to food, and I decided to try a new recipe. Jim enjoyed the breakfast casserole discussed in the last blog, so I thought I’d try …
The holiday season leading up to Christmas still seemed rushed even though all shopping and preparation were online. So, we were particularly looking forward to the previously established family tradition of a Christmas morning brunch. The time together with our family was more special than ever. For brunch, I went online, searching for recipes. I …
Recently there was a massive wind storm in our area, and it was not pleasant if not almost impossible to be outside. So I thought about different projects that I could do in the house. My thoughts turned to food because after a year of isolation due to COVID-19 and my growing confidence that I …
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I’ve posted several photos of meals I’ve prepared lately, and I’d like to give a shout-out of approval and appreciation to HelloFresh. HelloFresh is a complete meal delivery program that my son, Anthony, who enjoys cooking, introduced me to last October. He sent a gift sample box to me, and I liked it. HelloFresh seemed …
I wanted to do something fun, and who is more deserving than Teddy. So, something special for Dr. Teddy was in order. So, looking through the Pup-Approved Dog Treat Recipes, I found a simple recipe to try, Too Hot for Walkies. Just the picture of the finished frozen yogurt treats was too cute for words! …
I don’t know about you, but it always seems like fruits and vegetables become overly ripe before I can use them completely, so I start looking for recipes. Because it’s been so hot in my area, I’ve been looking for recipes that were cold and comforting and delicious. I found one! B and L’s Strawberry …
I married into an Italian family with wonderful traditions and great cooks. Their meals consisted of specific recipes, specific ingredients, and specific cooking techniques. And though potato salad is not a typical Italian dish, my husband’s mother and sister made the best in the world! So only recently did I decide to attempt it. I …
