Author Archives: HelenFern

Fresh Salmon Burgers

Posted on September 21, 2022 by HelenFern

With this hot summer, we were always looking for something fresh that didn’t require the oven or standing over a hot stove. We were in the mood for burgers, but we wanted something different.  So we tried something new. And … Continue reading →

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Quick Taco Mac & Cheese

Posted on September 19, 2022 by HelenFern

On a busy night, quick is important. I always keep a box of macaroni and cheese on hand just for a quick, easy meal sometimes (and I do love it on occasion.) But I wanted to do something different. I … Continue reading →

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What’s for Dinner? Sunday Link up #385

Posted on September 18, 2022 by HelenFern

Just four more days until it’s officially fall. I love the colors of Autumn, the crispness in the air – and the soups and stews simmering on the stove for dinner. Autumn is about the senses. The colors change and … Continue reading →

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Grilled Summer Tomatoes & Feta with Pasta

Posted on September 14, 2022 by HelenFern

All summer I’ve been seeing these sheet pan dinners popping up everywhere I look. But in 90 to 100 degree heat, the last thing you want to do is turn on the oven. And then my brain kicked in. The … Continue reading →

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Shrinkflation – Freezing Beans

Posted on September 13, 2022 by HelenFern

Shrinkflation – Have you heard the term? Manufacturers downsize the package size and/or the volume. Boxes are shorter and cans have less inside. And yet the cost has not changed. We always have cans of beans on hand. I don’t … Continue reading →

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