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For the Love of Olives

Olives are one of my favorite foods. If you are an olive lover, I guarantee you will love these recipes!

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Happy Birthday to my Mom!

A beautiful Happy Birthday rose for my beautiful mom!

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It’s a Beautiful Morning for Eggs

Fresh herbs and eggs for breakfast!

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Coming Soon, To A Blog Near You…

Where is this beautiful stairway? You’ll find out soon!

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Happy Birthday, Julia!

If Julia Child were alive today, she would be 101 years old!

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Why My Blogs Have Been Slow Lately…

What is this huge mess?!

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Cold Soups for Hot Summer Days

Cold summer soups are so refreshing on hot and humid days, and made even better with the addition of wine.

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The Shaker Cookbook

Shakin’ Up the Sunday Pancakes

Tired of the same old Sunday morning pancakes? Try these unique, very old-fashioned, and simply divine pancakes from a vintage Shaker cookbook.

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