For as long as I can remember, my hair was a struggle. My hair was always really thick, so it was an ordeal to wash it, detangle it, and dry it. Add the fact that I was (and still am) painfully tender-headed. My mother hated dealing with it. My grandmother hated dealing with it. That’s […]
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I heard on the news the other day that we are now 23 months into the COVID pandemic. It’s been a long road for all of us, but hearing in those terms…23 months…is just crazy. Not only have we been dealing with COVID itself, but the rippling effects across society and the economy make things harder. Supplies are limited, sporadically for some of us, more often for others. My local Giant is limiting chicken purchases to only 3 packages per transaction. It’s nearly impossible to find wet cat food without visiting multiple stores, both brick & mortar and online. A trip to fill your car with gas and groceries costs more than many of us can ever remember. No matter what your finances look like, I think we are all feeling the impact. While I don’t have all the solutions, I can offer at least 2 tips when it comes to shopping for meat:
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Last year, I wrote a blog post about comfort foods. I am a big fan of stick-to-your-ribs dishes that feel like you are being hugged from the inside out. Think about the times you craved comfort foods, whether you make it yourself or if a kind soul prepares one for you.
We are coming up on our 15th year living in our house. For as long as we’ve been here, there has been a great restaurant down the street that has become a staple in our lives. In years past, we would head down to Miguel’s of Belfast with our parents for dinner on a special occasion or with my sister for a quick drink and some tapas. The food and drinks have always been amazing.
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At this point, I feel like COVID has worked itself into almost everyone of my blog posts. I guess that reflects reality for many of us, given it has become part of our daily lives. What I want to talk about today is how lockdown and social distancing have affected my journey to lead a healthier life.
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We went to our favorite restaurant down the street for my birthday and this kid ordered Octopus (which even I won’t eat). He does not mess around when it comes to food. And like me, he not only loves to eat, but he LOVES to cook. He will come into the kitchen and get to work any chance that he gets. For Easter, we got him a subscription to Raddish Kids. He was beyond excited to have his own apron and to get recipes every month that were written for kids.
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Happy New Year, Ya’ll! I hope that you had a wonderful, albeit different, holiday season. Like most of you, I missed out on some traditions and gatherings. I was not able to take my annual Christmas trip to North Carolina to see my sister and my Dad and to share in some amazing Southern cooking. Instead, I had a quiet Christmas and New Year at home with Matt and the boys, but it was still amazing. We watched all of our favorite holiday movies, cooked together, laughed together and just enjoyed our blessings. It was very peaceful and relaxed, and for that, I am thankful.
By now, you should know that I take my food very seriously. And macaroni and cheese is no different. This is one of those dishes that I have strong feelings about. To be totally honest, I am a snob when it comes to this dish. It doesn’t help that my Aunt Marsha and Uncle Jerry make the best mac ‘n cheese on Earth. Their version set the standard for me and it’s a high bar to pass. But before we get into my favorite way to make it, let’s talk about all the different variations of this dish that are available.
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I don’t know about you, but 2020 seems like a time warp. The year has flown by, but dragged at the same time. I chalk it up to it being a pandemic year where nothing is normal. With that said, last week, we finally started getting ready for Christmas 2020.
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I have the fortune of living amongst several great wineries here in PA. I once knew a guy that told me he “refused to drink local PA swill.” LOL…pretentious much? As a matter of fact, PA is at the same latitude as some of the best European wineries. When also taking into account climate and terroir, PA, and theNortheast and Mid-Atlantic regions have created a notable market for wines.
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