This article is written in remembrance of my beloved friend, Paul Fletcher, who made learning about, working with, and especially drinking wine not just a simple pleasure, but an epic good time. Will love you forever, my friend. It is well established by now…
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Homemade Apple Butter is hands down one of my favorite treats. For my friends that don’t know, Apple Butter is essentially a smooth apple jam. You can spread it on toast, pancakes or bake it in pastries. This is a gluten, dairy and refined sugar…
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My homegrown tomatoes this year are crazy! They are growing like gangbusters and I am one very happy camper. The only “problem” is I can’t eat 30 lbs of tomatoes. Although my friends love them too, they can’t keep up with the regular fresh tomato…
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My oldest daughter is starting kindergarten this week. Enter ALL of the feels for this Mama! Before I had children, I never understood why moms would get worked up over their child’s first day of school. Of course, now I completely understand! I’ve always been…
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Who doesn’t love Strawberry Jam? One of my favorite childhood memories includes slathering freshly baked biscuits with homemade strawberry jam! It’s an understatement to say I love this gooey red treat! My favorite version, which includes some cranberries is my Aunt’s Strawberry Cranberry Jam. Tart, sweet…
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Growing up, my Dad used to make his Fresh Vegetable Summer Salad on really hot days. I always loved it because of the fresh veggies, especially the crunchy snap peas, and tangy dressing. I crave it all summer long and often serve it as a…
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Looking for a cold cocktail to enjoy during the hot summer months? Look no further than a pitcher of Homemade Frozen Apricot Bellinis! It gets pretty darn hot during apricot harvesting season at our place, usually in late June and early July. By the end of…
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My family and I love Brussels sprouts and are always looking for new ways to serve them. While out to dinner recently with friends, I tried Brussels sprouts with balsamic reduction for the first time and fell in love with the flavor. Over the next…
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Who doesn’t love BBQ Pork ribs? Ribs have always been one of my favorite meals, but for the life of me, I always seemed to screw them up! My various attempts to barbeque ribs have resulted in either burned or undercooked ribs. Finally, I asked my Dad what the…
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I love Indian Butter Chicken. When I lived in Virginia, it became a comfort food, especially on cold nights. However, now that I have to eat gluten and dairy free, I have to cook a different version at home versus going out to eat it.…
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