It’s spring! Rhubarb and the first strawberries of the year are at the Farmer’s market! So I’ve just GOT TO make a strawberry-rhubarb pie! Which recipe will I use? My own of course, but can I really call it my own creation after all it originated as a Rhubarb pie from a Martha Stewart recipe? [...]
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Budget entertaining with a Cuban dinner
Posted in Appetizers, Budget, comfort foods, Desserts, Entertaining, flexible recipes, Recipes, Uncategorized on January 31, 2012 | 3 Comments »
It’s a brand new year with an even tighter budget. Eeek! Since Larry and I are not into living a life of deprivation we decided to explore what we absolutely had to have besides our basic needs. Eating, cooking and entertaining were our top priorities. It’s not unusual for us to entertain friends over a [...]
Retirement is delicious
Posted in Appetizers, Budget, cooking for two, Desserts, Entertaining, leftovers, New Finds, Recipes, Shortcuts on September 7, 2010 | 3 Comments »
I’m Back !!! I’ve officially retired from teaching in the classroom. After twenty years teaching kids with learning needs it was time to strike out and spend more time on following my other bliss, writing, cooking, creating new recipes. So many projects, so little time and as I entered my 65th year of life I [...]