The beach…a three-hour canoe trip down the river…boating through four of the 22 connecting lakes that make up the Waupaca Chain o’ Lakes. Hanging out with my family and seeing old friends (some I hadn’t …
Read the full story »a small portion of a food or drink served before or at the beginning of a meal to stimulate the desire to eat
A usually sweet course or dish, served at the end of a meal
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I’ll just come right out and say it – I’ve been neglecting you as of late. Between working on new site Refrigerator Soup and trotting off to surreal adventures in Califorinia, I haven’t been there …
These are my dream steaks. Creamy, a peppery bite and all that red meat! I’ve been eating healthier and eating less red meat, but I do love me a good steak so this was a …
Oh yeah, Fall is here! And there’s nothing better than the start of fall desserts – especially crisps and cobblers! What’s special about this one is that Alta, from the fabulous food blog Tasty Eats …
After a personally long and difficult week, I woke up this morning resolved to return to my usual positive, outgoing self. I was reading through this beautiful post from Katie over at “goodLife eats” …
Recipe #3 – and final submission – for the Saucy Mama Extraordinary Condiment Contest.
This is a very last minute entry, but I had the idea while picking jalapenos from my garden – the only plant …
The Wicked Noodle takes the grand prize with this easy recipe!
Black beans, fresh corn, chicken marinated in a flavorful, spicy lime chipotle marinade, stuffed into a fresh poblano pepper, topped with gooey, melted cheese…
I’ll admit, I’ve never attempted to make tamales. I’m more of a fast and easy recipe girl, although I could be persuaded to spend a bit more time in the kitchen for these amazing looking …
It’s been HOT here in Virginia lately. We’d had a pretty mild summer, then suddenly the heat rolled in and doesn’t want to let go. Makes for great beach and pool weather, though, plus a …
As I type out this post, I’m enjoying a coffee and a blueberry scone in a real live coffee shop
