Life Biting at You? From Sloane Taylor There comes a time when everyone needs a little comfort food. Lovely hot soup with fresh bread and a glass of wine always does it for me. Maybe this recipe will do it for you, too. Cream of Asparagus Soup 2 lbs. fresh asparagus 6 cups chicken stock […]
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Plant-Based Living by Alicia Joseph I’ve followed my plan to eat healthier for about eleven days as part of my thirty days of plant-based eating. I decided I’d been consuming too much processed vegan junk food. My body needed a break from the manufactured foods, and instead fill up with whole foods as close to […]
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Orleans Gumbo from Sharon Ledwith In my latest time travel adventure, The Last Timekeepers and the Noble Slave, a character named Delilah is owned by the Taylor Plantation, and takes care of all the cooking at the big house. In one scene, my protagonist Drake Bailey helps Delilah prepare her coveted Orleans Gumbo soup for […]
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Happy Eating
A Sweet Treat from Catherine Castle New Year’s Eve is coming and lots of people are planning parties. I thought it would be fun to share my recipe for popcorn balls. Most popcorn balls are made using corn syrup, but in our family we adjusted the recipe since we weren’t keen on how the corn […]
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Happy Holidays
Christmas Bouquets from Emma Lane I love to create festive bouquets for any season, but my personal favorite is Christmas. The holiday colors are vibrant and a joy to bring together in stunning arrangements. So let’s talk a little about how you can create masterpieces for your home and as hostess gifts. The work isn’t […]
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Decadent Cheesecake from Sharon Ledwith Talk about a dessert that delivers, this divine cheesecake takes…well, takes the cake! Whether you’re hosting the party or on board to bring something tasty, this dressed up treat will make heads turn, and mouths water. Perfect for holiday gatherings or celebrations, with a total prep and bake time of […]
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Happy Holidays
From Sloane Taylor After we entertain Christmas Eve, we tear through the house cleaning up before the kids and grands come for brunch Christmas Day. This meal is wonderful because so much can be prepared well in advance and stored in the fridge until it’s time to cook. MENU Breakfast Soufflé Hash Browns Fresh Fruit […]
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12 HOLIDAY MOTIVATION TIPS to get you started on time for the upcoming season. from C.D. Hersh The holidays are nearly on us, and with them come extra work decorating the house, the lawn, the trees, baking all those Christmas cookies and goodies, shopping, cleaning, holiday parties to attend and give, and scads of other […]
A CHILD’S NARRATIVE from Elliott Baker I do not have an advanced degree in psychology. I am the proud owner of a BA in history which was chosen as the least onerous way I could spend four years. I figured it would involve mostly reading and I liked to read, even then. So, if you […]
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A Fun Treat For Young and Old from Tina Ruiz Morning or afternoon, everyone. I want to share this chocolate hummus dip/spread recipe with you. The photo is stock because I kind of made a mess in my kitchen and the picture I took doesn’t look as appealing as this one. Maybe because I couldn’t […]
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