Most of us have quirks, idiosyncrasies, peculiarities, oddities, eccentricities, foibles, and whims. One of mine is that I do not like milk on my cereal. Please don’t expect me to eat soggy cold cereal, or drive away the steam of hot cereal by pouring milk on it. Gross!
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Pork Shoulder Roast with Garlic and Herb Aioli for Pressure Cooker
So, this may be my newest addiction. I can’t seem to get enough of it. I’m sure there will be dozens of ways to serve this pork – fried rice, breakfast scramble, on a salad – but so far, I can’t get beyond straight out of the pan.
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Summer Sangria
The best place to enjoy evening, in my book, is the screened porch. I can feel all the fresh breezes, watch swans on the lake, hear the birds and frogs, and not be bothered by mosquitoes.
Crockpot Grass Fed Beef Arm Roast with Onions and Garlic
Being raised, grazed, and nourished in the fresh country air with plenty of exercise and natural food means the meat is leaner, more nutritious, and has a much richer taste than fat-laden store-bought beef.
Simple Beef and Vegetable Soup for a Crowd
Easy to shop for, easy to make, reliably delicious, and feeds a small army.
Ginger Ale
Did you play “Duck, Duck, Goose”? or were you lucky enough to be RIGHT and called it “Duck, Duck, Gray Duck”?
Glögg – Swedish Spiced Wine
Memories and traditions are powerful things, and for me, the sense of smell draws the most vivid memories:
Tzatziki
I have a “thing” for different names – like the current trend of giving children old-fashioned names. It has probably been nearly a hundred years since Mabel, Leonard, and Gunnar have been popular, but young families are resurrecting those dear names.
Our own precious little grandbaby is Lucille Caroline. 🥰
Best Ever Pasta Sauce
Some times I long for simpler days. I even get twinges of nostalgia for the pioneer times – neighbours had to work together, houses were small and easy to maintain, divorce was unheard of, children didn’t stare at an iPad all day long, and mealtime was a family affair.
Sausage Egg Bake with Bacon-Hashbrown Crust
Sometimes it feels like egg bakes conjure up images of elegant bridal showers and dainty women’s teas. Think of flowers, lace, beautifully wrapped gifts, damask tablecloths, and egg bake. This one, however, is the exact opposite of delicate. It is for carnivores who love brunch, and are not afraid to eat it! Tossing hash browns … Read more Sausage Egg Bake with Bacon-Hashbrown Crust
