Roast Beef

Gracie Allen's Classic Recipe for Roast Beef 1 large Roast of beef 1 small Roast of beef Take the two roasts and put them in the oven.  When the little one burns, the big one is done. (read full article)

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WOO HOO!!!

Had my first weigh in and measurements since joining Curves.  I lost 4 1/2 inches, 3 pounds and 3 points off my BMI.  I thought I would have lost more than 3 pounds but I've been building muscle and muscle weighs more than fat.  So as I was losing (read full article)

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Herman Munster Shoes

Lately I've been on a fitness streak and it's about time.  I've gained weight since I retired and just don't get enough exercise.  I've gotten lazy, not to mention my love of pasta.  I haven't had my usual mountain of pasta in a couple of weeks so (read full article)

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It's Sunday so it must be time for Sunday Favorites.  This weekly blog party is hosted by Happy to Design, who has a lovely blog.  You must be sure to visit her and enjoy her site.  If you want to know more about Sunday Favorites, just click HERE (read full article)

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This is just so sad.....

I wrote in a previous post that my darling girl, my youngest child, just found out that she is pregnant with her first child.  Today she went for her first sonogram and was told there was no heartbeat.  The baby has died and we don't know why.  Sh (read full article)

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Sunday Favorites: New York Minutes

Lately I've been very lazy about my blogging...it seems I just needed a break for some reason.  Now I feel a little more ambitious and like getting back into it. I ran across a lovely blog, Happy to Design who hosts a weekly blog party called Sund (read full article)

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A long winter and a spring rejuvenation...

Gee, it's just been so long since I've felt like writing anything.  The winter really gave me the blues this year, more than in years past.  I even went to Florida for two weeks in February to get out of the cold and the temps never got out of the (read full article)

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A Trip Down Memory Lane

It was Wayback Week on Facebook recently and you were supposed to post a picture of yourself when you were young.  That got me looking through old photos to see what I could post.  What fun it was looking through all those old family photos. Here' (read full article)

Food Tip of the Day: Cooking with Blueberries

When using blueberries in muffins or pancakes, dust the berries with a little flour before adding them to the batter. This will prevent them from sinking to the bottom of the pan and insure they stay evenly distributed. (read full article)

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Food Tip of the Day: Vegetables

When making dishes that include vegetables as a main ingredient such as Pasta Primavera, roast the vegetables instead of blanching them.  You will get soooo much delicious, sweet, caramelized flavor. A good example is this dish HERE.  It's one of (read full article)

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Food Tip of the Day: Making Stock

When making stock I like to make sure the meat and vegetables are always submerged in the liquid to insure I get the maximum flavor.  I do this by bringing the water to a simmer, then setting a steamer insert right on top and pressing it down until (read full article)

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“You can't teach people to be lazy - either they have it, or they don't.” ~ Dagwood Bumstead

We've been home from our Nashville vacation for a week now and I haven't even begun to edit our photos yet.  Usually when I get home from a trip the first thing I do is organize my photos so I can get them posted on various sites.  This time I just (read full article)

Have you had your cookies and milk today?

Does anything taste better than warm chocolate chip cookies and ice cold milk?  I can't think of anything.  I made a huge batch of them a couple of days ago ... ... and they're already gone!  (read full article)

Don't you just love getting free stuff?!!

Sooo .. I entered a giveaway the other day.  I ran across it at Outer Banks Trading Group, a site with the most gorgeous beach theme home decor I've ever seen.  I've fallen in love. I was thrilled when I received the email from Deanna telling me I (read full article)

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Changing the Face of Famine: The BloggerAid Cookbook

Back in March bloggers from around the world were invited to submit recipes for a cookbook.  100% of the profits from the sale of this cookbook will be directed to School Meals, a program of The World Food Programme (WFP).  The cookbook is a culmin (read full article)

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Wordless Wednesday: It's a Dog's Life

Good morning everyone.  It's Wordless Wednesday again over at SimplyHeather. To learn more about Wordless Wednesday go HERE. Just remember, no words allowed! (read full article)

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The interview of the year!!

I'm so excited.  I was asked to be interviewed by Half Hour Meals.  When I started blogging I never thought that anyone would even notice me ... I just did it as an outlet and a way to use up some spare time.  It really means a lot when you find t (read full article)

Crock Pot Wednesday: Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Sandwiches

It's Wednesday and time to join Debbie at Dining With Debbie for Crockpot Wednesday. To learn more about Crock Pot Wednesday go HERE. Being born and raised in Kansas City, Missouri, I grew up with a love for barbecue.  Barbecue is one thing Kans (read full article)

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Crock Pot Wednesday: Autumn Potpourri

Let's join Debbie at Dining With Debbie for Crock Pot Wednesday  Debbie is also having a giveaway this week so stop over and join in.  While there you will find lots of wonderful recipes from some wonderful cooks. To learn more about Crock Pot Wed (read full article)

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Another First ... Cheesecake!

Believe it or not, I've never made cheesecake ... that is, until today.  After the ladybugs got the best of us outside, I thought it might be a good time to do some baking.  This recipe was featured on Cooking for Real with Sunny Anderson on the Fo (read full article)

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