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mango bread

mango bread

  Mangos – I had about 8 of these beauties and didn’t want to make smoothies, didn’t want to make salsa. I wanted to create something out of the box, I came across a recipe for mango bread. the bread is filled with, of course, 

Mako

Mako

Today is our nation’s birthday, where Americans get together and celebrate our independence from a tyrannical government control centuries ago. Mako wishes everyone a fun and safe day of good food, family memories and a reminder freedom is worth fighting for.

Painting with Dad

Painting with Dad

My dad’s kitchen has been red for quite some time and one day over lunch he said, “I’m thinking about painting the kitchen.” The DIYer in me immediately said heck yeah! So the next couple of days we went to Home Depot to look at 

Aunt Ruth’s Chili

Aunt Ruth’s Chili

I love discovering old family recipes and this one is special to me because it came from my great Aunt Ruth that lived to be 103! She was my grandmother’s youngest sister, the baby of the group. Aunt Ruth was always so happy – she 

Roast Chicken board

Roast Chicken board

I found this recipe on The Reluctant Entertainer site, she’s all about charcuterie boards and her boards are amazing!! So, for Christmas I asked Santa to bring me one of her boards. I LOVE IT!! and I love her site and board recipes. This roasted 

Lentil Soup

Lentil Soup

I have been making this soup since my college days. I love this soup for more reasons than none- its hearty, its easy and it’s just good for when the weather turns cooler- much like chili. I brown the ground beef and then the sausage. 


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Mako

Mako

Today is our nation’s birthday, where Americans get together and celebrate our independence from a tyrannical government control centuries ago.

Mako wishes everyone a fun and safe day of good food, family memories and a reminder freedom is worth fighting for.


All Time Favorites

Aunt Ruth’s Chili

Aunt Ruth’s Chili

I love discovering old family recipes and this one is special to me because it came from my great Aunt Ruth that lived to be 103! She was my grandmother’s youngest sister, the baby of the group. Aunt Ruth was always so happy – she 

Roast Chicken board

Roast Chicken board

I found this recipe on The Reluctant Entertainer site, she’s all about charcuterie boards and her boards are amazing!! So, for Christmas I asked Santa to bring me one of her boards. I LOVE IT!! and I love her site and board recipes. This roasted 

Lentil Soup

Lentil Soup

I have been making this soup since my college days. I love this soup for more reasons than none- its hearty, its easy and it’s just good for when the weather turns cooler- much like chili. I brown the ground beef and then the sausage. 

Mexican Beef Stew

Mexican Beef Stew