Fancy Jello Salad…Strawberry Pretzel Salad has been called retro. However, this recipe had been around for several decades and never seems to go out of style. I originally wrote this during the summer for a summer holiday meal. Truth is, we always have it for Thanksgiving! Yes, Thanksgiving! It’s a salty sweet dish. Salty for the pretzels, sweet for the…
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Mad Dash Soup Mix Makes It Quick and Easy!
Mad Dash Broccoli Cheese Soup Mix is a friendly helper in the kitchen on busy chilly days. Okay, it’s not as cute as my toddler helper who made me smile as I was preparing this easy to make favorite, Broccoli Cheese soup for our Friday lunch. Our grandsons were here for the weekend. Honestly, making lunch is not my favorite…
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Over the Hills & Thru the Woods
This song is about going to Grandma’s. That’s me!! Love this holiday that focus for us, on being with family. Over the river, and through the wood,to Grandfather’s house away!We would not stop for doll or top,for ’tis Thanksgiving Day. Our house will be full this Thanksgiving! Five kids, 2 spouses, DIL’s mother, and 4 grandkids! It makes my heart…
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Autumn Meal for Cooler Days
This autumn menu is a wonderfully delicious offering of seasonal flavors. Roasted vegetables, cheesy cauliflower, pork with crisp apples are the main dishes. All baked and warming our kitchen for a cozy feel. This is an updated version. The vegetable dish recipes I provided are classics in our home! Hope you enjoy this updated post and making the recipes for…
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Little of This and That for Fall
Simple decorations to compliment antique Tibetan buffet with rich carvings. The rich patina of this old wood just stand out with these simple farmhouse accessories. Rich textures work together without overshadowing one another. The oversized bark wreath is just resting against the wall. Simple to do because of its size. I don’t have…
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