MY HUSBAND’S FAVORITE FOOD

Hello! I have mentioned to you before that I am married to a “meat and potatoes” kinda guy.  Well, a more accurate description of him might actually be he’s a “meat and noodles” sorta fellow.  This is because my husband’s favorite food is Beef Stroganoff.  So, when I want him to be really happy, or it’s […]

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A LOVE LETTER TO MY GRANDDAUGHTER ON HER 1ST BIRTHDAY

A LOVE LETTER TO MY GRANDDAUGHTER ON HER 1ST BIRTHDAY Dear Sweetie Pie, HAPPY 1ST BIRTHDAY! It seems like only yesterday that you were waving hello to me from the womb. And wasn’t it just yesterday that your mother shared you with your curious family, everyone anxious to feel you kicking hellos to the outside […]

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WHY I LIVE IN LAKE ARROWHEAD

Hello and thanks so much for stopping in! Lately I have been giving a lot of thought as to why I live in Lake Arrowhead.  It actually has a lot to do with the 4 seasons. As a native Californian who grew up in the flatlands, I truly had no appreciation for the 4 seasons […]

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HOW TO MAKE SUPER HEALTHY HOMEMADE CRACKERS

Hi folks! Last week I told you about my “Comfort Food” friends and how we get together once a month for a meal with good friends, good wine, and good comforting food. Well, today I’m going to be having dinner with my “Healthy Cooking Girlfriends” at my friend Maureen’s house. You see, while I am […]

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A SURPRISINGLY SIMPLE WAY TO IMPRESS YOUR DINNER GUESTS

Hello.  In today’s post, I’m going to show you a surprisingly simple way to impress your dinner guests. Did you happen to see my previous post about the Super Bowl party I went to? If so, you may remember the fabulous looking peppers my buddy Brenda served. Does that ring a bell?  Delicious looking, right? […]

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HOW TO REALLY IMPRESS YOUR VALENTINE!

Happy Valentine’s Day! Since Valentine’s Day is in a couple of days, I thought I’d give  you some advice on how to really impress your Valentine.  Cook ’em up this fantastic Cherry Valentine Cake!  But before I show you how to make this really impressive and delicious cake, I have a story to tell.  You see, for […]

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HOW TO MAKE A ROMANTIC VALENTINE’S DAY DINNER

Hi There! I have been pondering lately what to make for my husband in celebration of Valentine’s Day.  So low-and-behold I was surprised to find small, cooked, whole lobsters on special at my local supermarket.  I think that because Valentine’s Day is around the corner, Stater Bros felt people like me might want to cook up […]

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THE SECRET TO MAKING THE BEST CREPES IN THE WORLD

Buenos Dias! Today I am going to tell you a secret: THE SECRET TO MAKING THE BEST CREPES IN THE WORLD!  The thing is they really aren’t called crepes at all.  They are actually called “Filloas”  and they are  Spanish Style Crepes.   And I bet you thought crepes were only for French folks. Nope.  In northwestern […]

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