Scarborough Fair Dressing

by | October 31, 2017 | Recipes, Sides & Salads | 0 Comments

Sage from my garden Dressing is something that defines a family. A simple comfort food made from leftover bread to stretch an expensive meal (typically using what type of bread you had available so in the south- cornbread, in the north- wheat bread.) You can almost...
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A Sweet Pairing (Recipe & Giveaway!)

by | February 7, 2016 | Recipes, Sponsored Posts, Sweets | 0 Comments

*Disclosure: I am required by the FTC to tell you that this post is sponsored by the Ghirardelli Chocolate Company  and Josh Cellars Wine for their #asweetpairing campaign.  Of course, I always keep a stash of Ghirardelli chocolate and my hubby is loving the...
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On Warm Bellies on a Snow Day (Chicken Tikka Masala Recipe)

by | February 17, 2015 | Main Dishes, Recipes | 0 Comments

My kids are picky. I mean seriously picky. A lot has to do with sensory processing issues, and the rest from sheer stubbornness I think.   I really don't understand it at all because as a kid I lived to try new foods.  My brother and I would beg for octopus or...
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On Generous Fun (or Holiday Gifts Kids Can Make!)

by | December 17, 2014 | In-Edibles, Recipes, Sponsored Posts | 0 Comments

Disclosure: This is a post in a series of sponsored posts as a Brand Ambassador for the ARKANSAS BETTER BEGINNINGS program.  I believe in their mission and everything expressed will be my own honest opinion! #ARBB How many times have you heard "I'm bored!" during a...
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On Panamanian Tamales

by | December 3, 2014 | Main Dishes, Panameña, Recipes | 0 Comments

Check out my post on Arkansas Women Bloggers about Tamales!   I've done this recipe before on my cooking blog... but I tweaked it to include actual measurements! ¡Buen provecho!
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On Oatmeal Cookies

by | August 14, 2013 | Recipes, Sweets | 0 Comments

The weather is beautiful here today  and it made me feel sunshiny and happy Like an Oatmeal Cookie.  So I made some!  Sunshine Oatmeal Cookies Preheat oven to 375.  Mix: 1/2 cup of salted butter (softened at room temperature) 1/4  cup of brown...
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