Author Archives: HelenFern

What’s for Dinner? Sunday Link up #456

Posted on January 28, 2024 by HelenFern

I love snow; I love winter; I do not love ice! We’ve had inches of ice for days and now we have, quite literally, inches of rain in our backyard. Ready for a swim? And all this is making me … Continue reading →

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Cacio e Pepe – The Most Well Known Pasta of Rome

Posted on January 26, 2024 by HelenFern

I love watching shows where the host tours different countries and regions and not only talks about the history and culture, but the culinary experiences too. During the four days of frozen lock up, I rewatched Stanly Tucci’s, Searching for … Continue reading →

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Peanut Butter – Make it at home!

Posted on January 24, 2024 by HelenFern

We love peanut butter. My husband will use a chocolate bar as a spoon and eat it right out of the jar. My favorite sandwich is peanut butter and bananas. It’s a staple in most houses, whether it’s chunky or … Continue reading →

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What’s for Dinner? Sunday Link up #455

Posted on January 21, 2024 by HelenFern

I hope everyone is managing in this wild weather! We got lucky. We had three days of freezing rain then a couple more days of lingering ice, but we never lost power or heat and we had everything we needed. … Continue reading →

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National Gourmet Coffee Day

Posted on January 18, 2024 by HelenFern

Ah coffee – that dark, rich beverage so many of us drink every morning. Some like it hot – some like it cold – some like it plain – and some like it fancy. But how did coffee become such … Continue reading →

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