How do you prepare for the Holidays?

Our question to answer this week is as the holidays begin rolling in, what do you do to prepare your house, yourself and your family for the hectic days ahead? The holidays used to be so exciting for me. Pulling Christmas items from storage and setting them about the house, transforming the summer house to …

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Autumn Apple Salad

I put out a call on my Facebook page for great fall side dishes and I’m thrilled to say that several of my friends came through.  Today’s recipe is from Vickey Sisal Ropson and she’s shared her Autumn Apple Salad.  She said, “It was a hit and even my husband liked it.”  That’s strong praise …

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Magic Chili

My PA, Tessa, has been struggling with Thyroid issues for some time.  One of her remedies is to keep her diet healthy but still delicious.  She sent me this recipe as she said it’s surprisingly good too.  So, let me know your thoughts, and I’ll be giving it a try myself.      

Chinese Fried Rice

This recipe is from Lela Markham, which I mined after our weekly blog hop in which we posted about favorite recipes.   Chinese Fried Rice Make several servings of rice the night before and allow to cool. This is very important. You won’t get good results with warm rice. Cube up Chinese barbecue pork (you …

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