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Handmade Envelopes and Box for Notecards

A friend of mine was nice enough to look in on my cat while I was out of town recently, so I made her a monogrammed notecard set as a gift. I also took her to lunch, but the box was a nice touch to show appreciation her kindness. I started with the envelopes because […]

Meal Prepping for the Week of March 29, 2021

The Menu Monday – This was an everybody for themselves night as we were driving in from out of town and did not get home until after 8 Tuesday – Crispy Fish with Bell Peppers and Onions, Cauliflower Rice with Roasted Butternut Squash, Salad Wednesday – Open Faced Chicken BLT Flatbreads, Avocado Fries Thursday – […]

Open-Faced Chicken BLT Flatbreads

Flatbread, you say? Flatbread is not Keto! Oh….but it is when you make it with something called Fathead dough! Oh, the joys of Fathead Dough!! I don’t know what I would do without it on this Keto journey! You can find my recipe for Fathead dough here. Many of its uses include excellent pizza dough, […]

Impromptu Gatherings

In this time of the pandemic, we all crave human interaction with others, especially those who are considered our closest friends. Although everyone is encouraged to stay away from each other, it is not a realistic endeavor for long periods of time. Of course, everyone should be mindful of illness when accepting invitations, but this […]

Meal Prepping for the Week of March 23, 2021

Menu Plan Monday – Chicken and Asparagus Stir Fry, Steamed Yellow Squash and Salad Tuesday – Slow Cooker Mexican Chicken Soup Wednesday – Keto Lasagna and Salad Thursday – Steak with Red Wine Sauce, Roasted Broccoli, Salad Friday – Taco Beef Bake, Salad with Creamy Cilantro Dressing Saturday – Keto Island Chicken, Edamame Succotash, Salad […]

Meal Prepping for the Week of March 15, 2021

The Meal Plan Monday – Salmon with Olive Salsa, Asparagus and Mushroom Cauliflower Rice Tuesday – Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry, Cauliflower Rice Wednesday – Oven-Baked BBQ Brisket, Grilled Vegetables Thursday – Hot Chicken Salad, Grilled Zucchini, Green Salad Friday – Leftovers Saturday – IT’S CHEAT DAY!! Chicken Fried Steak and French Fries Sunday – […]

Cookbook Review – Open House

I love a good cookbook! I love the photos, reading recipes and the history of foods and food culture. I love the vibe that different chefs and home cooks present across the pages. I love vintage recipes and modern ones. I guess you could call me a cookbook nerd. I particularly enjoy a cookbook that […]

Stuffed Flounder

Ingredients 6 Tbsp. butter 1 small onion, finely chopped 2 stalks celery, finely chopped 1 small green pepper, finely chopped 1 lb shrimp, peeled, deveined and chopped 1 tsp. of Beef Better than Bouillon or 1 cube of beef bouillon 1/4 cup water 2 tsp. Worcestershire 1/2 tsp. dried dill 1 tsp. dried chives 1 […]

Stuffed Mini Sweet Peppers

Ingredients 1 bag fresh mini peppers 2 blocks cream cheese 2 handfuls cilantro, stems removed Juice of 4 limes 4 dashes Tabasco or to taste salt to taste cheddar cheese Slice the tops off of the mini peppers; then, slice each pepper in half lengthwise, trying to slice it in such a way that provides […]

Salmon with Olive Salsa

Ingredients 4 salmon filets Extra Virgin Olive oil 1-1/2 tsp. paprika 1-1/2 tsp. cumin 1 tsp. each salt and pepper 1/2 small red onion, chopped fine 2 Roma tomatoes, seeded and chopped 1/4 cup green olives, chopped Juice of 1 lime 1 tsp. crushed red pepper Instructions In a bowl, combine the tomatoes, red onion, […]

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