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Christmas in France – Coquilles St. Jacques

The second country we’re visiting is France. What do they eat in France for Christmas? One thing that is pretty prevalent is the seafood course – and that usually means scallops!

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National Homemade Soup Day & the Best Bean and Bacon Soup

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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10 Hearty Winter Soups!

I live in the upper Willamette Valley. The part I live in is often referred to as the banana belt. When it snows we rarely get any. But it’s been COLD since the day after Christmas. We got a couple … Continue reading

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Halloween Party Recipes and a Spooky Dessert Link up!

Can you believe Halloween is just two weeks away! Here are some munchy ideas – for the party or while you wait for the trick or treaters. It’s all good! But we need some desserts – and that’s for you … Continue reading

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Grilled Portobello Mushrooms

I love mushrooms, especially the big, meaty portobello. These beautiful fungi can be served as a side dish or as the main dish. This recipe can be sliced on the side (like I did with some grilled chicken) or left … Continue reading

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