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 Family. Today would be my grandmother June’s 85th birthday. Her influence on my life has been immense. Her support often my inspiration. When it comes to food, I have some very distinct memories. June was your basic home cook. The convenience era of the 50′s and 60′s had a great influence on her. I can’t say Continue reading Family Memories Pork - soup. Navy bean soup for dinner tonight. This dish was another recipe from Cooking Light magazine. The thing I like about this magazine is that it provides recipes that are healthy all around. These aren’t fat free meals. Rather, these are meals that are quite well-balanced. Most shoot for a fat calorie content of 30% or Continue reading Navy Bean Soup Salad - Tuna. We had a quick dinner tonight. I made a recipe from Cooking Light magazine that I hadn’t had before. It’s one of those recipes that always sounded good but never sang to me. I don’t know what I was waiting for. The tang of the sherry vinegar, the sweetness of the shallot and tomato, and Continue reading Spanish-style Tuna and Potato Salad Meal Plan. I am starting to focus on cooking at home again. By doing so, I can focus on several things better including saving money, controlling what goes into my food, and eating healthier. For the past two months, I’ve been eating out a lot more and not planning our meals. This comes with a price as, Continue reading Meal Plan – June 05 through June 11 Almond - Dessert - Strawberry. We had our first cookout this weekend with family. We had some relatives over to enjoy the surprisingly warm weekend in Milwaukee along with some great food. After our burgers, homemade coleslaw, bourbon baked beans, and lots of fruit, what better to have than a fruity, summery dessert. This weekend, was Strawberry Almond Cream tart. Continue reading Memorial Day Dessert It’s been a while since my last posting. With a number of new projects at work, it’s been hard to keep up with my love of cooking. I’ve been still making great food and avoiding processed foods as much as possible. Tonight, I made a pad thai with shrimp. I’ve also started a tomato sauce Continue reading It’s been a while Chicken - soup. After a nice long drive along Lake Michigan this afternoon, we got home around 6:00PM. Thank you Daylight Savings Time!!! I had bought a couple of chickens at Pick ‘n Save yesterday. Earlier, I indicated that I was entering recipes into my Living Cookbook application. I finished that this afternoon and pulled up the chicken Continue reading Fresh and Quick Chicken Soup |
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