What I'm about to share with you is a family treasure. Of the edible variety. Not because it's fancy or pretty or healthy, but because it is good. This is one of the things my mom makes when she has all her girls together on a Sunday afternoon...or at least she used to. It's been a while since we were all together on a Sunday afternoon, but if we were, we'd probably be eating this dish. It's ...
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Tuesday’s Tip: “Almost-As-Good-As-Grandma’s Chicken and Dumplings”
Okay, in my family it's "Almost-As-Good-As-Grandmother's" because my grandma doesn't make dumplings, but oh, my grandmother did. In fact, I actually learned this trick from her. Making good chicken and dumplings is not something difficult to do, and here's a little something that makes it even easier: Frozen Dumplings. Yes, the same girl who posted yesterday about making your own Oreos is ...
Make-It-Yourself Monday: Homemade Oreos
This post started with a little something called a craving. For Oreos. My sister was talking about eating Oreos one day, and the seed was planted. I wanted some. I went to the grocery store, and lo and behold, there was a little coupon offering a $1.50 off a package of Oreos with the purchase of a 1/2 gallon of milk. I needed milk. It was even on my list. So, I strolled over to the cookie ...
Cherry’s Mandarin and Spinach Salad
I think I've mentioned this salad before, but I wanted to be sure I shared it with you. It's delicious and really quite simple to make. It's one of my favorites for two reasons: 1. It's so good. 2. The recipe came from a mentor and friend I love...I think of her every time I make this dish. Ingredients 1/2 cup sliced almonds 3 tbsp. sugar 1 bunch spinach 1 cup chopped celery 2 ...

