Without history we are infants. Of all intellectual pursuits, history is the most supremely useful. That is why people crave it and need ever more of it.
– Simon Jenkins, “The London Times”
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Simply the Easiest Egg Bake
I am a morning person – – – – – please don’t hate me! I think this “morning disorder” comes from an intense need and/or desire to have some alone-time before starting a busy day. I light a candle, pour a mug of coffee, pull out my Bible and journal, and get lost in the … Read more Simply the Easiest Egg Bake
Turkey and Pesto Meatballs – Gluten and Dairy Free
I some times wonder if I chose the wrong profession. Maybe I should have been an architect, a pilot, or possibly a chemist. I love design, travel, and experimenting. But alas, I hate math. So I’m a musician. This way I can count to 4, and start again….
Roasted Meatballs with Triple Tomato Sauce
Who doesn’t love meatballs and red sauce? Someone has even cleverly written a song about it, but I promise not to begin singing….
One thing that annoys me about making meatballs is standing at the stove frying them. Baking them is an option, but they usually get lopsided and strange. After scouring the internet for recipe ideas, I decided to try sinking the meatballs into a pan of sauce and baking them together. The results???
Maple Pecan Granola
Most of us have quirks, idiosyncrasies, peculiarities, oddities, eccentricities, foibles, and whims. One of mine is that I do not like milk on my cereal. Please don’t expect me to eat soggy cold cereal, or drive away the steam of hot cereal by pouring milk on it. Gross!
Pork Shoulder Roast with Garlic and Herb Aioli for Pressure Cooker
So, this may be my newest addiction. I can’t seem to get enough of it. I’m sure there will be dozens of ways to serve this pork – fried rice, breakfast scramble, on a salad – but so far, I can’t get beyond straight out of the pan.
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Summer Sangria
The best place to enjoy evening, in my book, is the screened porch. I can feel all the fresh breezes, watch swans on the lake, hear the birds and frogs, and not be bothered by mosquitoes.
Crockpot Grass Fed Beef Arm Roast with Onions and Garlic
Being raised, grazed, and nourished in the fresh country air with plenty of exercise and natural food means the meat is leaner, more nutritious, and has a much richer taste than fat-laden store-bought beef.
Simple Beef and Vegetable Soup for a Crowd
Easy to shop for, easy to make, reliably delicious, and feeds a small army.