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Last week of rodeo?.

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It?s been a long ride and it?s almost over. The rodeo ends this Sunday so I?ll have a couple pictures to share next week as well. This year has been an amazing rodeo season and it?s a little bitter sweet. I really do enjoy going to the rodeo I just[...]

Turkey Reuben

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I really like a Reuben sandwich every once in a while, but there?s only so many I want to eat in a row so instead of buying corned beef, I decided to change it up and use some leftover turkey we had. Hubby was pleasantly surprised that it was[...]

Lobster Oil and Stock

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Last week I posted the boil recipe we use. (Click HERE for details) Now it?s time to share what I do with the shells once we?ve stuffed ourselves with the meat. One of the most flavorful parts of the crawfish and lobster has to be the shells! To[...]

Second Week of Rodeo Down?

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Oh my what a week!!! Saying I need a nap is an understatement! Saturday we headed back to the rodeo for Billy Currington. He put on a fantastic show, but first here?s some snaps of the rodeo part of the show. Billy Currington is a great[...]

Boiled Lobster

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Today is Ash Wednesday and for those fellow Catholics like myself that means no more meat on Friday?s till Easter. My husband is Baptist and usually is a good sport going along with my meatless Friday?s (mainly because he has to fix his own meal or[...]

Grilled Fresh Artichokes with Dipping Sauces

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Have you ever grilled an artichoke? I have never had them done this way. As my husband would say they are very labor intensive for the end result. I think it?s worth it if you are going to make a bunch for a crowd, but it wasn?t worth it for the 2[...]

First Week of Rodeo Down?

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We started off Tuesday night at the rodeo and the performer was Clay Walker. He really put on a great show. The suite had lots of food! Nothing kicks off the rodeo like some fireworks! Wednesday night was Trace Adkins. I wanted[...]

Crab Ravioli with Lemon Butter

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Well, I finally got around to making the ravioli I was going to make for Valentines. The only difference is I didn?t use a heart shaped cutter to cut out the ravioli. I know I?ve mentioned in the past that if you don?t have time to make pasta you[...]

Cheddar & Black Pepper Biscuits and a Giveaway

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Happy Monday! We had some perfect weather over the weekend and was able to go out and enjoy it by finally washing the cars, hanging out at the dog park and eating dinner out on the patio. Dinner club was Saturday night and the host chose to do pizzas[...]

Turkey Enchiladas

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I kind of made this dish up along the way as I was using up some left over turkey as a casserole dish hubby can take to work. It came out really good with a kick to it. You may have to adjust the seasoning to your liking. Also, it may seem like a lot[...]