Category Archives: Exploring

Sunshine on My Shoulders

I’ve been busy, and it hasn’t had anything to do with cooking.  See that picture?  That’s Rhonda and our dusty dogs – Ellie, Bella, and Leroy hiking in the high desert outside of town this week.   The temperatures have been mild … Continue reading

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Christmas

When I say Christmas you probably think of sweets, sparkles, Santa, baking, gathering, sharing, and probably even yard blow-up decorations, (especially if you live in Dallas, those blow up things are EVERYWHERE).  But, if you live in New Mexico, Christmas … Continue reading

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We’ve Got A LOT of Catching Up to Do!

You must be worried sick about where I’ve been.  Wondering…have I been in a car accident?  Have I been kidnapped and held for ransom?  Have I thrown in my apron and abandoned the blog ship?  Calm down, it’s nothing like … Continue reading

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Stroopwafels in Amsterdam

  Have you ever been to Amsterdam? If you haven’t, it’s a city you should seriously consider.  It has it all – beautiful canals, cobblestoned streets, interesting architecture, tons of bikes, and friendly people.  And of course, Amsterdam has great … Continue reading

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Paris: A feast for the Imagination & the Taste Buds

Hello from Paris.  No, not Paris, Texas…the real deal, Paris, France, where food rules.  Remember a couple of weeks ago when I blogged about Caramelized Onions, Pasta, and Parmesian and how I haven’t been eating any white foods (bread, rice, pasta … Continue reading

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Cooking in the Great Outdoors: Salmon & Jasmine Rice with Mixed Vegetables

I didn’t discover my love for camping until my early twenties.  My first trip was a weeklong extravaganza at Ludington State Park on the shores of Lake Michigan.  I was transformed and have been camping ever since. My biggest trip so … Continue reading

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