Author Archives: Jane

Best way to pour liquids into storage or freezer bag

Posted on January 8, 2013 by Jane

Might sound stupid. Or you may think “oh that is common sense”. But it might not be to everyone!! When pouring liquid or soup or chowder or even gravy into a food or freezer bag, do the following and it … Continue reading →

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Pasta with Alfredo Sauce

Posted on January 7, 2013 by Jane

Another amaaahzing Italian recipe.. Fattening as can be. LOL 🙂 Alfredo Sauce: 1 pint heavy cream (I have halved heavy cream with fat free half and half – not quite as creamy, but still good!) 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted … Continue reading →

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The Mantle..

Posted on January 7, 2013 by Jane

I always love to decorate the mantle for the holidays.. And then I’m always pleased to get it back to “normal” meaning streamlined and not as busy/crowded. These cameras all came from our families. Two from DH and three from … Continue reading →

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Chicken Flamingo Recipe

Posted on January 7, 2013 by Jane

This is one of my all time favorite recipes. It is one that I got hooked on when working at an Italian restaurant in St Louis years ago. (A looong time ago. LOL!) Sotto Sauce: 2 Tbs butter 1 tsp … Continue reading →

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ZAAAAAAAAAAAAP went the light switch…

Posted on January 6, 2013 by Jane

This morning I went into the closet to get some clothes. Gee, now that’s just a shocking revelation, isn’t it? I turned on the switch and ZAPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP went the electricity. Down to my toes. ACKKKKKKKKKKKKK. I killed the switch, and … Continue reading →

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Bye bye silver tree…

Posted on January 5, 2013 by Jane

We packed up all the Christmas decorations today.. Buh bye silver tree! See you next year!!

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Lemon Pound Cake Recipe

Posted on January 5, 2013 by Jane

This was just plain yummy. DELISH!!!!!!!!!! Cake: 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour 1 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 2 sticks, room temperature, butter 1 cup sugar 4 eggs 2 tsp vanilla 1/4 cup lemon juice Glaze: 1/3 cup … Continue reading →

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Stay tuned for lemon pound cake. In the oven now

Posted on January 5, 2013 by Jane

Yum!!

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Potato crusted grouper..

Posted on January 4, 2013 by Jane

I am lucky enough to spend a week each summer with good friends in Florida – the lovely lovely Anna Maria Island. Our DDs stay home and we go out and dine 🙂 This awesome grouper is from the Bridge … Continue reading →

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Ham and Swiss Dip

Posted on January 4, 2013 by Jane

Another all time fav appetizer… 8 oz. block of cream cheese 2/3 cup mayonnaise 1 1/2 cup diced fully cooked ham 1 cup shredded swiss cheese 1/4 cup chopped green pepper 1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard dash of salt 3/4 … Continue reading →

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