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Crockpot Carnitas

Baby, it’s COLD outside! That’s my cue to yank out the crockpot and put something in to simmer all day. Just the smells are enough to make me…

Peace On Earth

A gentle warning to readers who are triggered by religion and religious references. This post contains a boatload of both, so take care of yourself and stop reading…

Uncle Mat’s Christmas Breakfast

Greetings foodies! I am so excited to be able to post this recipe. It’s really called a Dutch Apple Pancake, but I changed the name at my house…

The Greatest Gift

Tis the season for giving! So how about giving yourself the BEST gift ever? No, I’m not talking about that Chanel handbag you secretly covet. Would you believe…

Chest-Nuts Roasting on an Open Fire!

Okay folks, the holidays are upon us and you know what that means. Yes, hours spent with people that are related to you but generally drive you up…

A HUGE Thank You!

I was recently nominated for a “Beautiful Blogger Award”! My first thought was,”People actually read my blog?!” Seriously, I am humbled by the recognition. Many, many thanks to…

Olive Garden’s Zuppa Toscana…Reworked

How much do I LOVE Olive Garden’s Zuppa Toscana? Well, let’s just say that after going there repeatedly just to get soup, I finally got disgusted with myself…

Fresh Apple Cake with Buttery Maple Syrup Glaze

There’s a crisp bite to the night air. Thanksgiving is right around the corner. Election ads have finally stopped running. Yes, it’s officially Autumn! Bring on the Pumpkin…

Roasted Provencal Chicken Thighs

In the mood for something savory, simple, comforting, and healthy? I ran across a variation of this recipe several years ago. Weirdly, immediately after I “discovered” this simple…

Naan (Super Easy!)

I have a confession to make: I LOVE bread. I’m not even picky but the ethnic kinds are especially hard for me to resist. French, Ciabatta, Bolillos….you name…