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Every summer I plant a rainbow of cherry tomatoes in my garden. This tomato, basil, feta crostata recipe is a delicious way to enjoy them. It is based off of a tomato tart recipe that is one of my mom’s favorites. Her recipe uses a…

One thing I’ve missed in the pandemic is going to the movies. My favorite place to see a movie is the Plaza Theater. Sure, during the pandemic they set up a drive-in in the back parking lot. And I LOVED seeding Clint Eastwood in Fistful…

This spring my mom, my sister and I wanted to spend some quality time together. We decided to head to Ellijay for a weekend in the North Georgia mountains. No weekend in the mountains would be complete without the dogs so finding a dog-friendly place…

I asked my sister what she wanted for her birthday dinner and she did not hesitate. Her immediate response was “ham and cheese pie”. In our family, ham and cheese pie is the ultimate comfort food. With so much ham and cheese, how could you…

I’ve know that eating fish is really good for you, but for some reason fish just was never in my regular cooking rotation. It is hard to change your diet. So, last year to help me eat more fish I signed up for a Wild…

I love sweet potatoes. They are a super food and they are yummy. What’s not to love? This roasted sweet potato recipe has become one of my favorites. It is easy enough to make on a weeknight and healthy enough to e eat any time…

I didn’t realize how much I needed a beach trip until I got there. My friend, Wendi, talked me in to a girls’ weekend at Seagrove Beach. Seagrove is on the Florida Panhandle along Hwy 30A. The beaches along 30A are gorgeous. They can be…

Happy Chinese New Year!! I decided the best way to kick off the Lunar New Year was with dumplings. So, tonight I ordered takeout from one of my favorite restaurants on Buford Highway, Northern China Eatery. In my humble opinion, they have the best dumplings…

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but who has time to make a healthy, tasty breakfast during the week? Since I don’t, this egg cup recipe has become my go-to weekday breakfast. I make them on the weekend and store them in…

Every January when it turns cold I just want to hibernate. Hibernation calls for comfort food and one of my favorites is my mom’s homemade spaghetti sauce. It is quick, easy, and yummy. Through the years I’ve adapted the recipe to kick it up a…

When I do my holiday baking, these chocolate espresso crinkles are at the top of the list. They are tied with the apple cake or my favorite. I am addicted to these cookies. The original recipe came from Cooking Light. However, since several people on…

It is a holiday tradition in my family to bake goodies to give to friend. For me, it just isn’t Christmas until the house is filled with the smell of cookies and cakes being baked for friends. Of all the holiday treats I give at…

With all the rich Thanksgiving foods last week, I’ve been craving salads this week. In the Fall when the pears are ripe, this spinach, pear & Manghego salad with maple balsamic dressing is one of my go-tos. The secret is to use a perfectly ripe…

I know it is Thanksgiving week and I should be posting a recipe for a beautiful roast turkey. But… this is a weird year. We are having a smaller crew (6 people) but we are skill cooking a 13 1/2 pound turkey. That means lots…

I love my mom’s flank steak marinade recipe. It is so easy and most of the prep happens the night before. This makes it a great choice for a dinner party. You marinate it over night and just grill it the night of dinner, leaving…