Ready to shake up your kitchen this September? I’m diving into a fresh batch of new recipes, and I’m inviting you to join the adventure. Whether they turn out simple, delicious, or interesting, this month’s recipe challenge is about exploring and having fun. Let’s get cooking! (The photos below are as close as I could…
Category: Food
In The Kitchen: Exploring the Many Faces of the Onion
I’m a big fan of onions—they add so much flavor to just about everything I cook, whether sautéed, caramelized, or enjoyed raw. While I know there are many different types, I have to admit I don’t always know which to use when. Recently, as I tackled a recipe calling for white onions, I realized it…
Travel North Carolina-A Lunch Stop at Olde Hickory Station in Hickory NC
We were setting off on a mini weekend getaway, driving from Cary to Asheville—a trip that takes around four hours. Wanting a nice place to stop for lunch halfway through, a friend recommended Hickory, NC. A bit of digging led me to discover a charming spot called Olde Hickory Station, a beautifully restored historic train…
August Recipe Challenge: Delicious Dishes from Appetizers to Desserts
Ready to shake up your kitchen this August? I’m diving into a fresh batch of new recipes, and I’m inviting you to join the adventure. Whether they turn out simple, delicious, or interesting, this month’s recipe challenge is about exploring and having fun. Let’s get cooking! (The photos below are as close as I could…
Food and Drink-Easy Homemade Lemonade Recipe
There’s nothing quite like a tall glass of homemade lemonade to brighten up a hot summer day. Its perfect balance of tartness and sweetness not only quenches your thirst but also brings a little sunshine to your taste buds. Lemonade has long been a beloved staple of summer gatherings, from backyard barbecues to nostalgic lemonade…
Find Your Summer Sweetness: How to Select the Perfect Watermelon
I’ve always loved watermelon. I remember sitting outside on the farm as a kid, holding a big, juicy slice in my hands. No need for plates, forks, or knives—my mom would just hand it to me, and I’d dive right in. My dad even taught me the art of sprinkling salt on the watermelon, adding…
Recipe Review-Creamy Bacon Spinach Quiche
I made the most delicious Quiche the other day. It is called Creamy Bacon Spinach Quiche, and I found it on a site called The Food Charlatan. It rates high on my cooking scale, and I will definitely make it again. I read over the recipe, and I gathered my ingredients… Some of the cheeses…
Travel-The Fine Art of Dining Alone: Your Guide to Enjoying Meals Alone
For many newly single people, eating out alone can feel a bit intimidating or uncomfortable. Over the years since my divorce, I’ve often taken myself out to restaurants and learned to enjoy the experience. Let’s explore some helpful tips to make dining solo a confident, enjoyable adventure. Dining alone is a meaningful act of self-care….
May Recipe Challenge: Fresh New Dishes to Try This Month
Ready to shake up your kitchen this May? I’m diving into a fresh batch of new recipes, and I’m inviting you to join the adventure. Whether they turn out simple, delicious, or interesting, this month’s recipe challenge is about exploring and having fun. Let’s get cooking! (The photos below are as close as I could…
Recipe Review..Paula Deen’s Pecan Chicken Salad. It is Yummy Good!
The other day, Erica said, “Mom, is your chicken salad recipe on your blog?” She wanted to make it, and I realized it had not yet made the blog. Now would be a good time to post it, plus I was in the mood for some tasty chicken salad and some comfort food, so here…