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….
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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…
Let’s Talk About Wine-What is Port Wine?
Let’s talk about wine, Port Wine. What is Port Wine? Recently, I bought a white port at a local vineyard. It was super sweet and rather tasty. I found I needed to sip it rather than drink it the way I enjoy my white wines. This wine lasted me a long time because it takes…
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…
Wine:Pinot Grigio and Suggested Food Pairings
Every day is a good day to talk about wine. So, let’s take a look at Pino Grigio. First, what is Pinot Grigio wine? It is one of the very popular white wines. Pinot Grigio is described as light, crisp, and dry. It is said to have a high level of acidity. According to…
Having Fun With Food. The March Recipe Challenge! Join the fun and try some new recipes.
I love to try new recipes. If I don’t sit down and make a list of new recipes to try or old recipes to re-explore, I will not make an effort to try the foods that sound delicious to me. So that is what I decided to do. I am going to make a list…
Finding Joy In New Places-Tacos Number Juan in Durham NC
Travel North Carolina-Discovering New Places Tacos Number Juan in Durham, NC Taco Number Juan’s is a fairly new Taco Bar in Durham, NC. After hearing about this new Taco Bar, I felt I had just had to visit. Juan’s had a nice, welcoming atmosphere, and there was plenty of seating throughout. We chose to…
Let’s Try A Few New Recipes. Recipe Challenge For February!
I love to try new recipes. If I don’t sit down and make a list of new recipes to try or old recipes to re-explore, I will not make an effort to try the foods that sound delicious to me. So that is what I decided to do. I am going to make a list…
Recipe Review..Zesty Sloppy Joe’s. Easy and Delicious.
Z I studied the recipe…..(Makes 20-25 servings, so I halved it)….. Ingredients 4 pounds of ground beef 1 cup chopped onion 1 cup finely chopped green pepper 2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) of condensed tomato soup, undiluted 1 can (15 ounces) thick and zesty tomato sauce (I used ketchup instead) 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce 3/4 cup packed brown…
Food Fun For January. January Recipe Challenge!
I love to try new recipes. If I don’t sit down and make a list of new recipes to try or old recipes to re-explore, I will not make an effort to try the foods that sound delicious to me. So that is what I decided to do. I am going to make a list…