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CROCK POT WEDNESDAY and Vietnamese Pho Noodle Soup with Beef
If you’ve avoided making Pho soup because it seemed to be difficult, I think you might be tempted to give this slow cooker version a try. Most of the steps can be prepared ahead of time, including the condiment platter that you will want...
CROCK POT WEDNESDAY and Braised Chicken Breasts on a Bed of Vegetables
Welcome Back! Thanks for joining me for another year of Crock Pot Wednesdays. I’m always on the lookout for new and flavorful ways to utilize my slow cookers, and I hope you will feel comfortable sharing your ideas. It’s called Crock Pot...
DEAR HOBBY LOBBY
Dear ,Just wanted to let you know that you may have lost a good customer, not that you are concerned about that apparently. When I brought back the cylindrical glass vase that I recently purchased because it shattered in my hand when I picked it...
WHAT’S ON the MENU WEDNESDAY-October 27 and a Date With A Butternut
It hit 85 degrees today in Central Arkansas. I know, I know…it’s supposed to be Fall! Even if those summer temps keep cropping up, the leaves are turning and the nights are getting cooler. My tomato vines have started thriving again and are...
WHAT’S ON THE MENU WEDNESDAY – October 20 and Roasted Pork and Autumn Vegetables
I have to admit that I am a summer lover, and I always hate to see it come to an end. However this summer was soooooooooooooo hot and dry, that I am welcoming the slowly cooling days of autumn. We EVEN got a nice shower this morning so it...
WHAT’S ON THE MENU WEDNESDAY – October 13 Fresh Apple Cake
I'm in NWA for a few days at a conference and am getting to enjoy our newly renovated (but only barely furnished) lake condo:) I'll be sharing some before and after pictures in a bit, but for now I'll be sharing this delicious apple cake recipe...
WHAT’S ON THE MENU WEDNESDAY and Southern Prize Crab Dip
For many years, Irene Wassell was the food editor of the Democrat-Gazette, perhaps our leading state newspaper. I always looked forward to the weekly food section and benefitted from her columns and the comments from her readers. She, along...
WHAT’S ON THE MENU WEDNESDAY – Peanut Butter and Toffee Candy Bark
Okay, so the game last Saturday didn’t quite end the way I had hoped. We led throughout most of the game but lost it in the fourth quarter, 24-20. I guess that’s not too shabby since Alabama is ranked #1 in the nation. But…I was sad anyway:(...
