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Quiche That Everyone Loves!

Quiche That Everyone Loves!

Yes, the Florida State coffee cup is in this picture on purpose.  It’s the weekend after Thanksgiving and that means two things:   The FSU vs UF game is “on” and we have leftover ham.  The latter is of no importance to anyone but me. 

Be Yourself And Have Fun

Be Yourself And Have Fun

We should really try to be more like our dogs.  They act truly happy to see the ones they love – every time they see them.  They eat when they’re hungry, sleep when they’re tired and hide when they’re bothered.  Our Golden Retriever, Reagan, was 

Pecan Pie For The Holidays

Pecan Pie For The Holidays

I have a great pecan pie recipe. Everyone loves it and it’s easy to make. What it isn’t is my mom’s pecan pie recipe. Sorry Mom, but I don’t make your pecan pie.  Oh, it’s delicious.  But it’s not an easy recipe and I want to use 

The Must-Have Pie for Thanksgiving

The Must-Have Pie for Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is around the corner and that makes me think of PIES!  I love to bake pies and I love to eat pies! I made this Coconut Pecan Pie a few years ago and it’s now part of our Thanksgiving. This is a great addition 

Boaters Heaven aka Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show

Boaters Heaven aka Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show

Boaters Heaven! We went to the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show this past weekend. We have attended for decades and always look forward to our boat show day. The day was fabulous! Perfect weather (not too hot, refreshing breeze), manageable crowds (the advantage of going 

?Banana Fana. . . ?. . .  Frosted Banana Bars

?Banana Fana. . . ?. . . Frosted Banana Bars

Remember “The Name Game”. . . . . here is the quick version, using the name “Katie”. . . . . Katie, Katie, bo-batie, Banana-fana fo-fatie Fee-fy-mo-matie Katie! Well, speaking of bananas.  The bars are delicious and you will LOVE the frosting!!!  I seem to 

O’ My Gosh O’Henry Bars

O’ My Gosh O’Henry Bars

SO GOOD!!  I have a hard time not eating them right out of the bowl before I even get to the “bars” stage!  Okay, I might or might not leave just a little in the bowl to enjoy all to myself. . . . ! This 

Happy Halloween!!

Happy Halloween!!

Yup, that’s me with Dagwood Bumstead!!! This is an authentic Blondie comic strip and one of my favorite possessions. I’ve always loved comics – and Blondie in particular – so it was a real treat to be a featured guest! 😉 We really did make 

Your Favorite Flatbread – It’s Easy!

Your Favorite Flatbread – It’s Easy!

Appetizers are fun. . . . but even appetizers get boring if you don’t switch it up.   My latest favorite is FLATBREAD!  This is the flatbread that started it all: This whole-grain flatbread is only 100 calories and tastes great!  You can customize each flatbread 

White Truffle Lobster Mac & Cheese

White Truffle Lobster Mac & Cheese

I bought a fabulous cookbook!  If you love the restaurants and the food in the Florida Keys, you will love this cookbook!  There are recipes from some of the most loved restaurants throughout the Keys.  Tonight I made the White Truffle Lobster Mac & Cheese,