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Limoncello...round two

Okay, so I’ve been obsessing over limoncello all day long.  After finishing my grocery list for the week, I decided to add lemons and vodka to the list.  So, I drove over to the Grafton Pick ‘n Save (a store that I’m quite proud of…and, in the spirit of full disclosure, a store owned by

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Shrimp for dinner...

I was trying to figure out what to make for dinners over the next week while generating my grocery list.  I love to meal plan.  Unfortunately, we both have had such hectic schedules lately, if I meal plan too much, some nights we’ll forego the plan and then risk wasting food!!!  Seeing the cover recipe

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Limoncello...Made at home...

At home this morning, I watched an episode of 30 Minute Meals on Food Network.  Her episode included a great dessert that included Limoncello, this sweet, lemony liqueur.  It reminded me that I had made Limoncello at home and really enjoyed it.  In fact, it disappeared so fast, I didn’t have time to share with

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Udon noodles...a million options

Still working on getting my voice back.  However, I’m in the mood for some fire.  I am trying something new too.  Not sure how it’s going to turn out…but I’m determined to keep trying…even if this doesn’t work.  So, here’s my blend of flavors.

The last time I made something with tamarind paste, I had quite

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Comfort food for the sniffles...

Okay, as suspected, I didn’t feel any better today.  No one wants to hear about my woes…so I’ll talk about the food.  

I love chicken and dumplings.  I don’t quite consider myself and expert.  However,  I think I’ve done a good job making a nice, flavorful version that successfully avoids the pasty texture of the

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Roasted Chicken

Okay, you’re probably thinking that I’m trying to copy Julie.   Not a chance.  I’ve made roasted chicken dozens of times and feel as though I have a strong grasp.  I also won’t cheat on my partner as she allegedly (don’t want to get sued!) did.   Tonight’s chicken was made, for the first time, in a

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Food addictions

Am I addicted to food?

I work for a grocery store chain.
My garden focuses on fruits and vegetables first…flowers/shrubs second.
I watch more cooking shows on TV than anything else.
I subscribe to two cooking magazines and own dozens of cookbooks.
I read books on culinary wizards like James Beard and Julia Child.

I guess the answer is yes.  If

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