I like to daydream about winning the lottery — how I would choose to spend and give away the money, and how winning wouldn’t change who I am. But alas, I’ve never purchased a lottery ticket in my life. And record Power Ball winnings pale in comparison to these little gems!
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Carnitas – Mexican Pulled Pork
Food trucks are my newest fascination. How can someone – in very close quarters – make such incredible food? Quickly? While people stand there, waiting in line? Possibly in snow or pouring rain? Or suffocating heat? It is more than I can process…. There is a mexican food truck in our small town that serves … Read more Carnitas – Mexican Pulled Pork
Sundried Tomato and Basil Hummus
I’m not exactly the spelling- or grammar-police, but can be horrified by the evident lack of interest in education. Some examples I have seen recently include: On a door: Do to our recent move store is clothes. (Yes! Two embarrassing mistakes on one sign!) At Menards: Panty closet for your kitchen (Who needs an “r” … Read more Sundried Tomato and Basil Hummus
Crockpot Thai Peanut Chicken Thighs
Some times a fave could use an update. Think of how many design changes blue jeans have experienced in the past decades! From bikini-bellbottoms to high-waisted straights, mom jeans to boyfriend jeans, trip-over-your-own-legs-baggies to skin-tight-can’t-breath-jeggings. They are all great, EXCEPT for the ridiculous style in the late 1980’s when we tucked the hem of our … Read more Crockpot Thai Peanut Chicken Thighs
Fluffy Gluten Free Pancakes
Quick question: are you a pancake stacker? or do you prefer single layer, so every little bit can be smeared with butter and drenched in syrup? Just by the way the question is posed, you can probably guess which type of “pancaker” I am. Actually, I would choose waffles any day over pancakes — mostly … Read more Fluffy Gluten Free Pancakes
Basil Lemonade
I am not a fan of heat and humidity. In fact, I basically shut down when the dew point tops 60 degrees or the temperature rises above 80. During the “dog days” of summer, it’s all I can do to eat, sleep, and take care of the bare necessities. This is why I don’t live in the tropical South!
Simple Blackened Salmon
Here is an embarrassing confession: I have childishly avoided “blackened” foods for many years. In the late 1980’s, I was served blackened salmon at a restaurant in San Diego. It was basically a charred, overcooked slab of fish. Because of the failure of that chef, I assumed blackened meat of any type was going to … Read more Simple Blackened Salmon
Smoked Salmon & Asparagus with Alfredo Sauce
I love Springtime. And Autumn. And Winter. And Summer.
I guess I just love being alive and surrounded by the beauty of God’s creation!
Smoky Rhubarb Bourbon Barbecue Sauce
Let me explain something to you: this is the ONLY barbecue sauce you will ever need. Since this is summertime and my rhubarb is still growing like crazy, it’s the perfect time to smother everything in sauce. In fact, I would quite possibly eat my elbow if it was dipped in this smoky sauce. There … Read more Smoky Rhubarb Bourbon Barbecue Sauce
Beef Oysters
NO!!! These are not what you are thinking! Get your mind out of the gutter, and focus on this tasty, easy, inexpensive, fun treat. My mother was the master of frugal meals. She would serve our family of 5 on a tight budget so that we could travel and have adventures during summer vacation — … Read more Beef Oysters
