It’s National Homemade Bread Day! It’s been awhile since I’ve talked about a National Food day. Because our family LOVES homemade bread…and plenty of not-so-homemade bread…I thought this would be the perfect opportunity. I enjoy making bread but most of my recipes are of the “quicker and easier” variety and we often have specific…
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Continue ReadingMy in-laws arrived a few weeks ago for another nice long visit. They came to house-sit and take care of our dogs while we were on vacation and will be staying until after Thanksgiving. It’s been great to have them here! Grandpa is helping out with homeschooling and yard work. Thanks to Grandma the…
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Continue ReadingMashed Potatoes…A Thanksgiving Staple! I’ve come to realize from living in different areas of the country and talking to people from others, that holiday food is regional. In the northeast, “filling” (made from white bread) is served with their turkey. In the south, it’s cornbread dressing. In the Pacific northwest, the dressing is often made…
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Continue ReadingThese Cinnamon and Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots are a family favorite! We don’t eat a lot of casseroles. I’m more of a “meat and two sides” kinda cook. You know, a meat, a starch and a green veggie, but sometimes I like to add carrots as an extra side dish. Cinnamon and Brown Sugar…
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Continue ReadingLet’s take a quick survey, just raise your hand or shout out your answer…. Who LOVES Garlic Bread? I’m raising my hand, jumping up and down and shouting, “ME, ME, ME!” like and over excited first grader sitting in the front row when the teacher asks for a volunteer…and my family is right there with…