Author Archives: Jane

Rosemary Garlic Potatoes (take 2)

Posted on August 18, 2013 by Jane

I have made these potatoes for a looong time. I just started using the mandolin to cut them – and WOW what a difference!! Here is my original recipe: https://www.cookiesandcurtains.com/2013/01/12/rosemary-garlic-roasted-potatoes/ However, now I cut the potatoes up with the mandolin, … Continue reading →

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Cooking. Happiness..

Posted on August 18, 2013 by Jane

I love to cook. My passion is coming back as I’m now getting more sleep. Last night I cooked a meal for friends and I enjoyed every bit of it. I like to think Joe was watching over me, smiling … Continue reading →

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I’m BACKKKKKKK. Happy Cooks.. 10 habits…

Posted on August 18, 2013 by Jane

Yes, I am generally a happy cook. I love to cook, have always enjoyed the fun of making food for others and watching them enjoy it.. Lately? Not as much.. I do feel as if I am slowly coming out … Continue reading →

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In honor of my dear wonderful husband..

Posted on May 20, 2013 by Jane

I made this framed wine cork trivet/tray/wall hanging. I saved every cork of every bottle we ever drank. I dumped the plastic ones and just used real cork.. I think it looks pretty cool.. And it brings back wonderful memories … Continue reading →

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Some Sad News

Posted on January 17, 2013 by Jane

My name is Kim and Jane is my dear friend. Sadly, her husband Joe died unexpectedly on Tuesday. Needless to say, Jane will be absent from the blog for awhile. Please keep Jane and her family in your thoughts and … Continue reading →

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Jambalaya for dinner. Photos this time!

Posted on January 14, 2013 by Jane

Last time I made this I apparently was confused and not thinking of taking photos. That didn’t happen this time 🙂 Here is the recipe for my Chicken Sausage Jambalaya, and here are photos as well! We gobbled this up! … Continue reading →

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Coupons – what to do with them?

Posted on January 13, 2013 by Jane

Today’s paper had an article in it regarding coupon clipping/saving coupons and organizing them. My Mom was an avid couponer. With 5 growing kids to feed – she had to economize. For many years she would mail me the good … Continue reading →

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Sweet baby lettuce-pear-blue cheese salad

Posted on January 13, 2013 by Jane

I had a salad like this somewhere recently and thought I should make it myself 🙂 1/4 cup plus 2 Tbs pear preserves 1/3 cup champagne vinegar 1 shallot, minced 2 tsp Dijon mustard 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp freshly … Continue reading →

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Rosemary Garlic Roasted Potatoes

Posted on January 12, 2013 by Jane

I make these a lot as they are so very easy.. Any kind of potatoes will do 🙂 Peel (if you want) potatoes – and kind. Cut up into bite size chunks. Put them into a zip lock bag. Add … Continue reading →

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London Broil = Divine!!

Posted on January 12, 2013 by Jane

So, the meat marinated 48 hours in this Amazing Marinade. I took it out, wiped off the excess marinade, and put it on a HOT grill (preheated 10 minutes closed) for 7 minutes on each side. Our roast was right … Continue reading →

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