Category Archives: In the Kitchen

Salmon Baked in Foil

One of our favorite summertime dinners is fish baked in foil. Last night we had salmon with fresh herbs from our garden. Remember, I say OURS very loosely. I’m a garden appreciator, a garden encourager, but not a garden grower. … Continue reading

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Fish Tacos … I’m So Glad We Met

Way back in September of 2002, I was a single gal and I went to Austin with my friends Brent and Keely to see the first Austin City Limits Music Festival. It was a fun-filled weekend of adventure, new friends, … Continue reading

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Chocolate Pistachio Bundt Cake aka Box, Can, Bam!

My friend Elesha came over during the Christmas break to share a favorite recipe. I first had this cake around ten years ago when I first met my friends Chris and Elesha and I couldn’t believe how great it is. … Continue reading

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Sausage Stuffing

As I sit here in a post-Thanksgiving fog of pie and pumpkin bread, I should tell you that a week or two back we started planning to blog some recipes that are perfect for Thanksgiving. In fact, Nathan and I … Continue reading

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Dear Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Dear Brussels Sprouts, You are now my favorite vegetable. I feel you are often misunderstood and hated by those who have not grown to love you like I do. I’m sorry that Nathan doesn’t like you anymore because I insisted … Continue reading

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Red Beans and Rice Please

Last weekend we decided to make Red Beans and Rice. Our decision was based mainly on the fact that we were tired and we needed to make something on Sunday that would be good for dinner on Monday night too. … Continue reading

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Meatballs from Heaven (Guest Recipe from Chris)

It has been a little over a year since I started this blog. When I started it, I didn’t know if I would keep it going for a month, a few months or forever. I have commitment issues. However, both … Continue reading

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Where’ve you bean?

Please forgive me for the title of this post. We are a little unpredictable in the kitchen. One day it’s chocolate cake and the next day it’s baked oatmeal. One day it’s chicken fried steak and the next day it’s … Continue reading

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Meatloaf Needs a New Name

Here’s the thing about Meatloaf – with the exception of a “loaf” of bread, I don’t much like food with the name “loaf” in it. I am completely okay with you thinking I’m weird. But seriously … liver loaf, salmon … Continue reading

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Sushi (not a recipe or how-to guide)

We love sushi. I’m going to stop right here and address the members of my family who read my blog. No. Sushi is not RAW FISH! You may choose to put raw fish in your sushi rolls, but the word … Continue reading

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