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Air Fried Bacon Wrapped Shrimp – Easy and delicious appetizer!

Posted on July 21, 2023 by HelenFern

Well, I finally got an air fryer. I actually picked up a Ninja Foodi at a yard sale for $10! It is multifunctioning – Air crisp (fried), Broil/Bake, Steam and Pressure cook. I have to order the rack that’s used … Continue reading →

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Chicken Liver and Onions

Posted on May 10, 2023 by HelenFern

It’s National Liver and Onions day. Although liver is not a terribly popular dish in the U.S., it’s quite popular in the U.K. and Germany. I’m not fond of liver in general, but I do like the creamy flavor of … Continue reading →

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Kentucky Hot Browns – A Traditional Kentucky Derby Sandwich

Posted on May 6, 2023 by HelenFern

The Kentucky Derby! First held at Churchill Downs, Kentucky, in 1875. Since then it’s become a celebrated event that happens every year – with just two cancellations. The first time, in 1945 when the horses were being reserved for military … Continue reading →

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Dublin Coddle and Irish Brown Bread

Posted on March 17, 2023 by HelenFern

Happy St. Patrick’s Day!! Everyone is busy making corned beef and cabbage, but it’s not a traditional Irish dish! Irish Americans used corned beef as a substitute for bacon in their Bacon and Cabbage dish. But coddle – now that’s … Continue reading →

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National Homemade Soup Day & the Best Bean and Bacon Soup

Posted on February 4, 2023 by HelenFern

It’s National Homemade Soup Day! Soup has been eaten by us humans for more than 20,000 years! It can by creamy and thick like a chowder, or a simple broth, like good ol’ chicken noodle. Each part of the world … Continue reading →

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