Dips, Dunks, and Nibblers

When my Grandmother passed away a couple years ago I took her “Good Housekeeping Cookbook” from 1963.  “Dips, Dunks, and Nibblers” is one of the chapters in the cookbook that reminds me how far food really has come but how the same traditional things NEVER get old.
This Thanksgiving was exceptionally great!  My Aunt JB called me [...]

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Chili and Beer

Not only do I just love the word “combination” in general I perhaps love this combination of Chili and Beer the most….or way up there with nuggets and sweet and sour sauce.
This is me last night at the chili cook off.  The theme was “American Hero”….we did 1940’s WWII.  I was Rosie.  Of course!!!
We took [...]

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Born and Raised

 
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Saturday, November 22nd is America Unchained Day. We’re urging everyone to shop and eat only at locally-owned independent businesses that day and help inject millions of dollars into the metro economy.
Hometown businesses embody community history, are more environmentally sound and contribute to our culture, character and uniqueness. Studies have shown that for every $100 spent [...]

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stay dry….

today i was reminded of those awkward elevator moments that ends in one or more people saying “have a great day and stay dry.” as they exit the elevator.  you have no idea who these people are….you don’t care if they stay dry…and you clearly know that they won’t. 
i know that old people hate the [...]

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An Ode To My Sister

My sister Kelly.  What a gem. 
Poised. Sweet. Graceful. Stylish. And always in heels like her favorite Miss Piggy.
We’ve been through a lot together. 
I love her with all my heart. 
She is getting married in just a few short months.
I know she’ll be beautiful on her big day just as she was here in her Miss Piggy [...]

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long and low

“Their heads are hung with ears that sweep away the morning dew.  Crook-knee’d, and dew-lapped like Thessalian bulls; slow in pursuit, but match’d in mouth like bells”  William Shakespeare

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…and for the talent portion

If you were FORCED to be in a talent show what would you do?
 I personally have always wanted to sing “Fire and Rain” by James Taylor.
“I’ve seen fire I’ve seen rain…I’ve seen sunny days that I thought would never end…”
Or maybe I would shoot hoops…I love shooting hoops.
Is drinking wine on a porch [...]

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