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I love it, I hate it, I love it…
Recently, my hubby surprised me with a new commercial quality compressor-style ice cream and gelato maker. Lest you…
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Pioneer Potluck: About the American and Alaskan Flag
1989 to now North Nikiski, Alaska Bob has seen to it that we have a large United…
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Caramelizing onions: delicious and easy
When I first read about “caramelizing” onions in a slow cooker a few years ago, I was skeptical.…
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Pioneer Potluck: About being Irish
On a farm in Northern Colorado 1937 to 1955 Our family was the only Irish family in…
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No-yeast, no-knead, no-fuss
With no yeast or kneading required, the recipes for Irish Soda Bread and Love Me Tender Buttermilk-Cream Cheese…
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Pioneer Potluck: About Ginger being left
At The First Presbyterian Church Fort Collins, Colorado About 1945-46 After Sunday School and Church we all…
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Pioneer Potluck: About Dad’s hat and Sunday School
On a farm in Northern Colorado 1940’s to 1955 Our Dad loved to go to Sunday School…
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Pioneer Potluck: Dad and his birthdays
On a farm in Northern Colorado Born in Kansas, Feb. 15, 1914 to1983 Dad always had a…
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The Kitchen Ade: For your darling Valentine
Of course, you can always give the one you love a box of assorted chocolates or a big…
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10 fresh ideas for using slow cooker pulled chicken and pork
Lots of people love their slow cookers. Just as many folks don’t. We tend to be in the…
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Pioneer Potluck: The end of an era
Alma Arlene Webb 1917-2015 Beverly, Kansas and Sterling, Alaska The end of an era closed a chapter…
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The global magic of fish tagine
It’s been a few years since I’ve written about tagines, which is the name for those spicy, aromatic…
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Enjoy a taste of the Southwest on Super Bowl Sunday
The Seahawks and Patriots will square off in Super Bowl XLIX this coming Sunday in Phoenix. If you’re…
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Pioneer Potluck: Remodeling the old farmhouse
North of Fort Collins, Colorado, 1947- 48 Dad and Mom needed to add on to the old farm…
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Patriots vs. Seahawks in a battle for the best 7-layer dip
The Super Bowl isn’t just about the Patriots vs. the Seahawks. It’s also about teriyaki-spiced crabmeat and smoked…
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Date night-friendly chicken that won’t tie you to the stove
Fifteen years ago, I made the first of what would become thousands of meals for my husband, Philippe.…
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Specially in January
My idea of the perfect meal in winter is soup. Served from a tureen set in the middle…
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Want Valentine’s Day ease that still impresses?
Worried your kitchen skills may not be up to pulling together something impressively decadent for Valentine’s Day? Fear…
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Pioneer Potluck: About.. the old cook stove
About on the farm in Northern Colorado 1937 To 1947 Our Mother complied a genealogy-heritage type book that…
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Family suppers or company dinners, look to versatile chicken
Because they are so versatile and nearly everyone enjoys eating them, I like to keep a stash of…