Author Archives: Angie

Brisket Topped Burgers

Posted on February 15, 2022 by Angie

Just looking at this picture makes me want one of these burgers, that & I haven’t had lunch. From the power (read: suggestion) of YouTube, my husband came across this recipe & tweaked it to make it his own. This … Continue reading →

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Coffee Cake Cookies

Posted on February 3, 2022 by Angie

The high temperature was set for cold, blustery, & snowy 28 degrees today and while the closest I got to venturing outside was letting the dogs in & out, I’m fairly sure the wind chill prohibited it from getting anywhere … Continue reading →

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Spicy Green Beans

Posted on January 25, 2022 by Angie

What’s there to say? I love me some spicy green beans & they went perfectly with the Katsudan pork cutlet & rice bowls I made for dinner tonight. Ingredients: 1 1/2 lb fresh green beans, trimmed 1/2 cup sliced almonds … Continue reading →

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Easy Peasy (no knead) Peasant Bread

Posted on January 15, 2022 by Angie

Winter is notorious for soup & as of late, we’ve had our fair share. And what better side to serve with a bowl of soup than some homemade fresh bread. Normally, if I know the day before I’ll be making … Continue reading →

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Aunt Karen’s Shepherd Pie

Posted on January 9, 2022 by Angie

Forgive the picture. We’d already eaten & I’d forgotten to take a picture of it served on a plate so had to compromise & use what was left in the dish. Shepherds Pie is one of those dishes I’ve heard … Continue reading →

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Books I Read In 2021 (and my fave five)

Posted on January 2, 2022 by Angie

On occasion, people will ask me for book recommendations & while I’m willing to oblige, it’s not without slight reservation. To me, books fall into the same categories as food & music. What I like, piques my interest, or resonates … Continue reading →

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World Peace Cookies

Posted on December 21, 2021 by Angie

I’ve heard of these cookies for years & while I’ve never had one nor made them until now, I wish I had done it sooner. Like every year, I set out on a quest for a new Christmas cookie & … Continue reading →

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French Vanilla Sables

Posted on December 21, 2021 by Angie

‘Tis the season where the big blue tin of assorted butter cookies makes an appearance; unless, you find a recipe & opt to make them yourself. The latter is always a win in my book. Ingredients: 1 cup unsalted butter, … Continue reading →

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Classic Bran Muffins

Posted on November 20, 2021 by Angie

I recently listened to an audiobook on women’s health by a doctor who reported how most women don’t typically consume the recommended daily amount of dietary fiber of 25 – 30 grams per day. Truth be told, I’ve never stopped … Continue reading →

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Apple Cream Pie

Posted on October 21, 2021 by Angie

For years now, every Sunday I look forward to checking out http://www.postsecret.com to view secrets people mailed in. I don’t recall how I first learned about it, but without fail, there are always secrets that are relatable, intriguing, interesting, & … Continue reading →

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