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Ingredient of the Month: Chives

If you have an herb garden, then I bet you’re like me and tend to experiment with various herbs. I’ve found in my herb-story (if you will), that I started growing rosemary several years ago then added basil then mint, and then lavender, chives, sage and thyme this past year. It’s fun to try new […]

6 Fave Recipes for 6 Years of Blogging

What’s happened in the past 6 years? Well, other than 643 blog posts, a lot. I’ve switched jobs a few times, built this blog on my own on WordPress,  and improved my writing and photography (still improving, I hope). Although the blog and I have changed somewhat, the reason why I do the blog has […]

grilled potato skins

Simple Saturday: Grilled Potato Skins

Isn’t it funny how we all have really sophisticated foods that we like, while at the same time there is some really junky stuff that we get excited about eating. I assume I am not the only one who is this way. While I love fresh oysters, a fine wine and nouveau French food, I’m […]

Fall Fave Recipes

Finally, finally, finally, it is below 90 degrees and the cold, crisp air is coming through. Everyone is going apple picking, and we’re all stocking up on well, stock, and butter and everything you need to make some amazing soups, casseroles and baked goods. It’s fall, y’all! And I’m raring to make some amazing fall […]

Food Adventures: Homemade Dumplings

I would highly recommend creating a food adventure for you or your family. Whether it’s having a homemade pizza night, ordering a cuisine of take-out that you’ve never had before, or making your favorite food from scratch, it’s good to shake things up sometimes. It’s always fun to explore new tastes and stretch your boundaries […]