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I will never forget the first time one of my best girlfriends moved away. I was in the fifth grade. Where I grew up, most people were farmers and few people moved–in or out. When Mary Ann told me her parents were splitting and she was moving (read full article)
My friend Larry called these “the best baked beans I ever had.” Perhaps he was extra hungry. Or maybe he was appreciating food he didn’t have to make himself. Nevertheless, he’s a wonderful cook so I’m believing it. H (read full article)
My father was a Midwest farmer who grew corn and cows. I guess I was spoiled with the really good stuff at home because I don’t eat much beef now. It’s not the same when purchased from the grocery store. Or maybe it’s a case of (read full article)
I like to use recipes I can start in the morning and finish when I get home with minimal prep required on either end. It’s one of my best skinny secrets because it helps me avoid eating out after a long day at work. I’ve already decide (read full article)
Ham salad and bologna will always be connected in my mind. If you can’t stand bologna, skip the next paragraph while I have a chat with my sisters. Hey Kay and Bonnie, remember those long, fat sticks of bologna our mom used to bring home? R (read full article)
In my other life, apart from family, church, and blogging, I’m a sonographer (aka ultrasound technologist). People frequently ask me how they can get in the business or they ask for advice about getting in to ultrasound school. One such perso (read full article)
Who can resist crusty cornbread baked over a hidden layer of spicy sausage and peppers? Flip it out of the pan and serve it upside down for a memorable meal. I like to use hot pork sausage and three colors of peppers for added color. Although you c (read full article)
I’m a job hopper. (Please don’t tell my current boss.) But it’s OK, because I’ve done lots of interesting things–even if they didn’t make me rich. For example, I’ve cooked for famous people trying to lose we (read full article)
Upon the impending marriage of my oldest son and his then-fiance, her parents took us all to a Japanese steak house in Little Rock. It was a wonderful night of celebration for both of our families. One of the main things I remember was the fried ri (read full article)
Have you ever driven to a store or restaurant only to find a “gone out of business” sign on the door? It always gives me a bad feeling wondering who lost their shirt and how many employees had to find new jobs, not to mention my own (read full article)
Scrawled across the original, food-stained copy of this recipe are the words “Wonderful Gravy!” That’s why I make this chicken. The gravy is easy, foolproof, and flavorful. But that’s not the only reason. The (read full article)
P ork loin, Bacon, Cumin, Sour cream, Cilantro …a few of my favorite things. Put them together for a hearty Southwestern entree that reminds me of Beef Stroganoff–one of my all-time favorites. Leave out the fresh cilantro if you must (read full article)
Sloppy Joes are on my short list for quick and easy meals. Cheap too! And kids love them, especially when they get to help. In my family, they are simple. Ground beef. Ketchup. Mustard. That’s it. But through the years, I’ve ad (read full article)
Note: If you haven’t entered my contest for a free Apple iPod touch in celebration of the 3-month anniversary of Salad in a Jar, click here and do it now. Contest closes Saturday night November 21. Thanks to my sister-in-law, Janet, for th (read full article)
What I’m about to do is difficult, and completely humiliating. But it has to be done. Since the original purpose of this blog and my ultimate goal is to print a full-color family cookbook, this can-opener recipe must be included for my colle (read full article)
Indiana farm girls did not eat much Mexican food back in the 1960’s. One of our ministers, a Texas transplant, served my family tacos at their house one night after church. I remember they had to explain to us how to assemble and eat the (read full article)
We recently had houseguests from Holland who have been our friends since I was a goofy 17-yr-old exchange student staying at his parent’s house one summer. I prepared this recipe because it is Tex-Mex spicy deliciousness at its best. I (read full article)
We’ve been in Nashville this weekend for the SDMS convention. The acronym stands for Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers. I’m collecting CME’s. Tonight we went to the Grand Ole Opry. Vince Gill (pictured below and (read full article)
Do you still cook Sunday dinner? Does anybody out there cook Sunday dinner anymore? Did you grow up in a home where Mom put lunch in the oven before you went to church? If so, do you miss it? (We called the noon meal “dinner” on the (read full article)
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