Chicken and Dumplings #RecipeRedo

When the weather outside is frightful, it's time to head into the kitchen and cook up this delicious, comforting stew that will keep your family warm and content while they wait out the blizzards.

Turkey Wild Rice Soup #SundayFunday

I decided to change things up this year by adding Wild Rice to the soup made with the turkey frame from our holiday dinner.

The Sunday Funday Bloggers are sharing Soup recipes today........

Shrimp Quenelles and the Weekly Menu #Movies&Munchies

Our Movies and Munchies group decided to revisit the film, Julie and Julia.  Count me in.  It's a good movie, it has a ton of food inspiration, and it encourages me to pull out my copy of Mastering the Art of French Cooking by Julia Child.

B is for Beef

Warm and Comforting, Beef and Noodles, is a great way to stretch your grocery dollars and feed your family.

B is for Beef.......

Popcorn Granola Bars #SundayFunday

Just 5 ingredients and 5 minutes of hands-on time will yield a week's worth of healthy granola bars. Grab one as you walk out of the house to run errands, to recover post-workout, to take on a hike, or to tuck into a lunchbox for a healthy sweet ending.

The Sunday Funday Bloggers are celebrating National Popcorn Month....

Hot Honey Pecans, A Book Review and The Weekly Menu #CooktheBooks

Just 2 simple ingredients, 5 minutes of time, and 1 wonderful, healthy snack.  These Hot Honey Pecans are great by themselves, a wonderful addition to trail mix, or a delicious topping on salads.

I was inspired to make these pecans while reading Bite by Bite by Aimee Nezhukumatathil.

Skillet Corn Bread #BreadBakers

This delicious cornbread is baked in a cast-iron skillet, creating a crunchy outer layer with a tender crumb inside.

The Bread Bakers are sharing Breads to serve with Soup......

Cheeseburger Pizza #SundayFunday

Who says you can't have your cheeseburger and pizza too?  This delicious pizza is topped with a condiment-based sauce, ground beef,  and shredded cheese before going into the oven.  Top it with your favorite burger add-ons and enjoy.

The Sunday Funday Bloggers are sharing Pizza recipes today.....

Risotto al Pesce Persico and the Weekly Menu #EattheWorld

Fresh Lake Perch, lightly breaded and pan-fried, served atop a creamy, delicious Risotto studded with peas, is popular in the Lake Garda region of Italy, where it is called Risotto al Pesce Persico.

Join us as we Eat the World, 2026 edition.......

Exploring Garda Bianco from Poggio delle Grazie as we enter 2026

This white wine blend from the Lake Garda region of Italy is smooth, full-bodied, and delicious.  I was sent this bottle from Susannah at Vigneto Communications and Avvinare, who was hosting a webinar featuring wines from this region.

A is for Apples

An assortment of apples tossed with fragrant, warm spices, layered in a tender crust and topped with a tasty crumb.  This will become your new go-to Apple Pie.

Here we are at the 11th Day of Christmas

Wooooo Doggie....This has been the longest 12 Days of Christmas ever!!!  I would much rather spend my holidays celebrating than lying in bed.  I am happy to report that I am getting back to life today!

Sweet Memories and Mud Cookies on this Tenth Day of Christmas #SundayFunday

Easy and fun to make, these no-bake cookies are the perfect way to spend the day with those special kiddos in your life.  

The Sunday Funday Bloggers are sharing Oatmeal recipes today.....

The 9th Day of Christmas has me looking toward the New Year with our Weekly Menu

Happy 9th Day of Christmas!! I'm excited to be awake, showered, and dressed in daytime clothing for the first time since December 26th.  I am going to try a cup of coffee, fingers crossed, and while enjoying that cup, I'm going to start thinking about food again.  

image courtesy of Google.

8th Day of Christmas

On the 8th Day of Christmas.....I'm giving up the ghost and canceling all remaining plans that I had made.  

Seventh Day of Christmas + New Year's Day = Orthodox Christmas

Today is the day that the Eastern Orthodox Church in Russia celebrates Christmas.  Well, actually they follow the Julien calendar that has Christmas Day on January 7th, but festivities began last night and continue until the 7th.

photo courtesy of ABC News.