Spicy beer candied bacon is the perfect Covid 19 social distancing party food. Trust me, you’ll be glad there’s no one around to share it with. It’s so addictive. SPICY BEER CANDIED BACON strips are irresistible. Think about – salty, smoky, … Continue reading
I woke up this morning with this recipe in my Facebook news feed. Not sure where I went wrong but, the finger-sucking chicken thighs took three times as long to roast as the original recipe directed and even then I … Continue reading
Every once in a great while life hands you a chance to live a dream, if you’re brave enough to take it. Three years ago, when Liz Rowe walked into my life and said, “I heard you’re the person I should talk … Continue reading
It’s a new year. Time for change. For someone who struggles with change as much as me, you wouldn’t think it would be such a constant in my life. Sometimes by design, mostly not. I’ve walked through my life, one … Continue reading
Christmas. We picked Kaitie up at the airport yesterday, after a day of her chasing planes flying stand by and us waiting breathlessly for her text to tell us whether she was going to be able to land. The Saint … Continue reading
I’m trying to stay productive. One foot in front of the other and all that sort of stuff but the truth is I’m watching the clock and the weather… We had our first winter storm Saturday night with more bad … Continue reading
Making candy is daunting. It’s the whole thermometer thing. Boiling water and sugar until the syrup reaches a temperature that could essentially melt the skin from your hand is a little off-putting – just sayin’! Chocolate bark to the rescue. … Continue reading
I am an Oreo cookie junkie. I am. Their smell, alone, makes me crave milk. A tall cold glass of milk and no one around to notice how many Oreos I can actually eat is a happy day for me. … Continue reading
When Ralph and I were in Mexico, I had more than one moment remembering, when I was young, thinking how unlikely it would be that we’d make it as a couple. Being surrounded by so many young couples beginning their … Continue reading
Kaitie and Sara will be spending Christmas at home this year. Two of my kittens tucked in their beds, in my house, for me to fuss over. The only thing better would be to have Meggie too! No guilt Meg … Continue reading
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