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Another Gift from a Garden

I wrote earlier about a gift from a stranger of tomatoes and peppers, and now I have a gift of Swiss chard from a longtime friend.

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Saturday Night Cookbook

When my husband watches baseball, I head to the cookbooks! Read about this one from a great author and really nice person.

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100th Anniversary of Bears and Packers

It’s a football fan heaven today with the celebration of the 100th anniversary of the both teams and the NFL. And of course, the big game tonight!

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Gift from a Garden

What’s more fun than a gift from the garden? How about making bruschetta for a Labor Day treat?

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What’s Cookin’ with Everyone on Labor Day Weekend?

What are you cooking this weekend? My husband sort of made my mind up for me with a surprise return from the grocery store.

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Cooking for a Crowd

Block parties are a great way to meet neighbors, share food, and have some end-of-the-summer fun! Here is a delicious noodle dish to feed a crowd.

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Easy Stovetop Pot Roast

Sometimes I get an urge to make a pot roast even when it’s still summer. I love the aroma of a meal simmering for hours on the stovetop.

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Life Goes On

My mom would have been ninety-eight today. She will live on in our hearts always.

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