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Pineapple for Dinner
I could always go for Chinese take-out. I love dishes that combine spicy and sweet, served with delicious chewy rice or satisfying noodles. When I found a recipe for Pineapple Chicken from www.delish.com, I knew we had to try it. This recipe is a relatively easy weeknight dinner, which makes it an automatic winner for me. I usually have chicken on hand, and we are huge pineapple fans, so this seemed like a great option for us. I decided to make it one evening when our youngest daughter had her boyfriend over for dinner. This was potentially risky, but I went for it anyway. Delish uses chicken thighs for their…
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So Many Recipes, So Little Time
So, we have officially made it to 2021, and so far, we are not off to an auspicious start. We still have Christmas decorations up, our girls are taking 1st semester finals next week, and the country has gone to the wolves. It doesn’t feel much like a fresh start. We just keep taking one day at a time. Some people are really into New Year’s resolutions, like working out more, getting better sleep, being more organized. I am not one for making resolutions, as I know myself and do not stick to them. I have, however, set some goals. I am trying to become more active, to shake off…
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Summer Veggies
I love fresh veggies. Once upon a time, I attempted to grow some in our yard. But between the deer, squirrels, birds and caterpillars, I rarely got even a tomato without something else having nibbled it already. I surrendered and now I stick to flowering plants and bushes. Even these I need to defend from the bunnies. I now happily support our local farmers market. They do all the work and the end result is reasonably priced, beautiful seasonal produce. Right now, our market is just starting to get the goods, so to speak. Fresh berries are in season, but so are the perfect tiny sugar snap peas, fresh garlic,…
