The year I turned 54, I decided I was going to set a pretty big goal…to read 54 books! I don’t know what possessed me to do that, other than wanting to give purpose to the year. I’m already a huge book nerd, and always have two or three books going at a time. I knew someone who was in their 80s when ... Read More about My 54th Year in Books
Marinated Flank Steak with Bleu Cheese Sauce
Long before I was a twinkle in my father’s eye, he was a butcher. I’m talking before he went off to World War II in 1941! It was a job that he’d planned to use for college money. Then World War II broke out and changed his path. Learning Meat Cuts Growing up, on the rare occasion that he went to ... Read More about Marinated Flank Steak with Bleu Cheese Sauce
Flavor-Packed Mediterranean Chicken
Truth be told, I’m not a big lover of chicken. It’s just one of those proteins that, on its own, can be boring filler. And, it irritates me that it can go from good to gag-fest dry in a heartbeat if you’re not careful. So when I make chicken, I always make sure it’s a dish that’s going to be ... Read More about Flavor-Packed Mediterranean Chicken
Greek Seasoning Blend – OPA!
I just love cooking with seasoning blends. First, and most obvious, it’s so simple to just dump a tablespoon or two into whatever you’re making. No hauling out a ton of herb or spice jars and measuring each and every one out. What a pain in the patoot! I used to buy spice blends at the grocery, ... Read More about Greek Seasoning Blend – OPA!
Sheet Pan Lunchbox
There’s nothing I love better than spending a Sunday afternoon cooking and pre-making meals for the week…really, I LOVE it! It saves so much time during the week, and I know I’ll have healthy meals to grab on my way out the door to work. Or, if I have a late day I know there’s a tasty dinner waiting ... Read More about Sheet Pan Lunchbox
No Fail Roasted Chicken
In my mind, there's no reason why anyone can't roast a whole chicken...or a turkey for that matter. I know they're a little freaky...a little too close to looking like it oughta be runnin' across the farmyard. But once you get over actually handling a whole chicken, and you know how to roast it ... Read More about No Fail Roasted Chicken
Riding the Silver Wave
You might have heard of us....the Baby Boomers? We live on the corner of 1946 and 1964. Yeah, we've got that huge house...you can't miss it. Yes, it looks a little "busy" - we've had to remodel a few times to make ends meet...recessions, you know? What's happening now? Oh, we're retiring soon so ... Read More about Riding the Silver Wave
Plugins & Widgets & Confusion…Oh My!
If you’re just tuning in, be sure to read my Disclaimers before going any further! And, check out my earlier posts too! So, let’s talk widgets. As I started working my way through my blog layout, its sections, features, and fancy-schmancy stuff that was pre-loaded for me, I couldn’t figure out ... Read More about Plugins & Widgets & Confusion…Oh My!
Food, Fellowship, Fun: Cooking with Friends
As the dreary doldrums of winter start setting in, I get itchy do get out and do something. The problem is, I’m not a winter weather girl…hate it, in fact. Even though I was born, raised, and lived my entire life here in Wisconsin, I hate snow and cold. Yet, here I am…livin’ the dream! Crazy, huh? ... Read More about Food, Fellowship, Fun: Cooking with Friends
Making Memories with Mom’s Meatloaf
I grew up in a household where ground beef was a staple. It was a protein that seemed to stretch well on our limited budget. If we weren't having a casserole, we were having one of my favorite meals...meatloaf. Like me, Mom rarely used a recipe. And when the day came that I was cooking for myself, ... Read More about Making Memories with Mom’s Meatloaf
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