I just returned from visiting friends and family in Germany and Denmark. My header photo is from Judith’s town of Viernheim, Germany. We had dinner…
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Recently Dave and I explored more of the Olympic Peninsula where we live here in Washington State. We stayed in one of the historic hotels…
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Once we acquired Le Conge’, our Grand Banks Classic 42, Dave and I got to work on cleaning and maintenance. As of today, we haven’t…
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This month I am bringing back a recipe that is ideal for summer because it’s perfect for potlucks and picnics. In October of 2018, I…
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Since this is the month we celebrate Mother’s day, I wanted to share memories of one of my mother’s favorite dinners. She taught my sister…
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This month’s recipe is Carrot Cake Cupcakes. Carrot cake is my family’s favorite. It was the go-to cake for most birthdays and my sister had…
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My recipe for you this month is Nutty Cheesy Stuffed Mushrooms. The combination of crunch from the nuts, creaminess from the cheese and tanginess from…
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This header photograph is from our recent time in Leavenworth, Washington. While Dave and I were walking around town, we came upon this amazing Bavarian…
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Dave and I hope that you enjoyed the holidays! I would like to start with some topics on recent header and footer photographs. In last…
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It’s that time of year when we are preparing food for the holidays, decorating the house and buying gifts for loved ones. I have two…
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I look forward to this time of year since the holidays are upon us. There will be so many delicious foods to enjoy with family…
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With Halloween just upon us, I am adding a Pumpkin Shaped Cheese Ball. It is cute to look at, easy to prepare, and delicious. The…
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As promised, I am back to writing on my food blog. In August, we had an amazing drive across country. We drove the northern route…
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I can’t believe I have been publishing these newsletters 3 ½ years without missing a month. However, due to our move in August, this is…
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This month I am featuring an Easy Tortellini Sausage Mushroom Soup. Tortellini are a small pasta dumpling that remind me of the larger Asian steamed…
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While I don’t know much about growing carrots, I do understand that they grow the best in early spring or late fall when the day…
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Buying a rotisserie chicken is a quick and easy way to prepare lunch or dinner. At Costco I have noticed that not only do they…
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While Dave and I were living in Charleston years ago, we enjoyed many southern culinary delights. One was a local favorite called Carolina Red Rice…
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This month I am excited to share one of Julia Child’s simplest recipes. While she is known for her French cooking, my first statement might…
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This month I am featuring two recipes that are corn based. The first is my favorite Fair food which is Corn Dogs. I love corn…
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This month I am featuring a holiday brunch recipe. It is Virginia’s Sausage-Apple Ring. What I love about this recipe are the sweet and savory…
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Here are my favorites for Thanksgiving that have already been published. They include Clam Dip, Spatchcock Turkey, Ina’s Herb Apple Stuffing Casserole, Slow Cooker Orange…
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My first recipe for this month is Pesto. The name Pesto, comes from the Genoese verb “pesta.” As you may know, pesto is one of…
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Last month I featured my take on Pacific NW Clam Chowder while discussing our recent trip to Washington State. The food you can expect to…
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