Monthly Archives : April 2016

Real Southern Eatin’


My husband & I decided to cash in some vacation time this week and get away for a bit. My family has a vacation home down in the boon docks of Virginia where life is completely different. We thought our time down there would be a great opportunity to try to some eatin’ where cooking is done best, the south.…

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Grilled Shrimp Skewers


One of my favorite things about spring, summer, and even early fall is being able to cook on the grill then enjoy a nice dinner out on the patio. However, this weather has been so erratic the last month or so making it hard to plan ahead for dinners on the grill. Even with the slightest break of nice weather,…

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A Hypnotizing Aroma


This morning I was running late for work and while packing my lunch I could not think about what I felt like eating for the life of me. As much as I LOVE food and think about it constantly, sometimes I do have these moments. There was left over chili from the other night, but I ate that yesterday and…

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Whose spoiled now?


My dog Bear tends to be a bit picky at times and refuses to eat his kibble. Can you really blame him though? I mean he literally sits by my side in the kitchen the entire time I am whipping up meals getting whiffs of delicious food and most days a little taste. Honestly, what dog would want to eat…

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Mussels Fra Diablo


I do not usually measure ingredients while cooking, especially when making sauces, stocks, or stews. But, since I do try to share most of my recipes, I have to try my very best to measure everything. For fra diablo I would recommend doing it to your own taste. Fra Diablo is generally a spicy tomato based sauce so if your…

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