Food, Family, Faith, and Fun — all wrapped up in one!
Yes, you read that correctly! Pork shoulder — or pork butt, whichever the label happens to say — is on the menu. Plan ahead for this, so the pork can brine overnight. Imagine the flavours of bourbon and smoke sneaking into tender meat, and you will understand why the effort is totally worthwhile. Stir together … Read more Bourbon Brined Pork Shoulder
You’ve heard it a million times before: Opposites attract. According to Psychology Today:
What do the Wimbledon tennis tournament, the Chelsea Flower Show, and the Henley Royal Regatta all have in common – besides being English events, of course? Pimm’s Cup!
Once again, Alaska contributes a brilliant recipe which will be added to my regular rotation. This dip has a bit of creaminess, some smokiness, a little heat, and the tiniest crunch. And it is more versatile than any other dip I’ve ever had. Served cold, Jalapeño Cheese Dip is amazing with chips or fresh veggies. … Read more Kenai Jalapeño Cheese Dip
The three C’s — curry, chicken, cashews. They are as exciting as the 3 Musketeers, as innovative as Minnesota-based 3M company, but not nearly as tacky and disturbing as the TV show Three’s Company. 🤣
Carbonara is an Italian dish – likely from Rome – that consists of bacon, eggs, cheese, and pasta. Without the fat of cream, the amazing creaminess of this dish comes from egg yolks. Add a bunch of veggies, and even the Italians would say WOW!
Yup! This is totally happening right now! This year may have been unpredictable, challenging, and downright weird, but Bailey’s released their own chocolate chips! I hear angels singing! My favorite dessert cocktail is the “iron butterfly”, which is vodka, Kalua, and Bailey’s. If I were to choose a favorite milkshake, it would be a “mudslide”, … Read more Bailey’s Fudge
Fall, winter, spring — we all need to eat. And some times we all need something easy and convenient. And we ALL need food that tastes good and satisfies. As always in this blog, there are no ads and no pop-ups. (I get so annoyed when constantly having to close boxes in order to read … Read more Crockpot Chicken Chili
One of the most difficult questions in my life is, “What shall I bring to the potluck supper?” I know that it sounds crazy! Why would someone who loves to cook struggle so intensely with this quandary? I’m guessing that the answer has something to do with a gang of unknown appetites and travel-ability for … Read more Crowd Pleasing Chicken Taco Salad
Do I have regrets in life? Maybe a few. But I definitely don’t regret the gray hair and wrinkles that accompany a life well-lived for more than a half century. That said, I sure don’t want to look a day older than I actually am!!! Will this serum make you look like an 18 year … Read more Hyaluronic Acid and Vitamin C Serum
