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It Was OK.

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That was the opinion of the Rodmeister regarding the New York Cheesecake I made for his birthday. Yesterday I wrote about using a new recipe and new pan (Pampered Chef, love the pan. The handles are great) and wasn’t sure how it would all turn[...]

Easy Peasy

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I saw an appetizer that fit my style the other day. I know it doesn’t really go along with our dedication old style, made from scratch recipes, but I had to share it anyway. It reminds me of spring and my spring break starts at 3:45 today![...]

Tuscan Fries

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Matt and I had a bit of a decadent meal last week. Well, decadent for us. We try to sneak whole grains in wherever possible, use healthier fats, and stay away from excess (which, naturally, is loosely defined) calories and fat. So last[...]

Chicken Schnitzel

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Matt and I have been working completely opposite schedules, so dinner together is a rarity. To celebrate an evening together, I made one of Matt’s favorite meals – schnitzel. It’s quick and easy, and so wonderfully delicious.[...]

Ninny Cooks?Salmon

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Every so often I get a call from my mother-in-law, Ninny. She tells me that she is making our supper and will bring it over when we get off work. People I work with are jealous, as well they should be. Last week she called and was making a favorite[...]

The Barking Coconut

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My mom loves all things coconut. Anytime she ever made anything requiring coconut she tried to use fresh. Joy and I recently laughed about the time she brought one home and the dog went berserk when he stared at the at it after it rolled out of a[...]

Happy Father?s Day!

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One of my pet peeves about celebrating Father’s Day is that the thought is implied that any man who is a father deserves a gift and card. I’ve worked in public education for more than a few years and can tell that it is often a sad state[...]

A Martini Discovery

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Last weekend, Jessica and I went to Eureka Springs for her birthday.  Now as we set out for our destination, she mentioned a place called Coursey’s (near St. Joe, Arkansas) that made sandwiches.  So in my mind I was picturing a Subway style[...]

Baa Baa Black Sheep

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Today is my anniversary.   Many years ago we had a small ceremony in my hometown church that is a few miles down a winding road on a hill in the backwoods of Arkansas. I didn’t want anything big, not even a cake.   Mother surprised us with[...]

H is for Hashbrowns

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Eggs benedict is fabulous, but it is superb with hashbrowns. Can you see why I love breakfast so much? Thanks for the hashbrowns addition Leila! {print available}