Author Archives: Marilyn

Making Chili with the Sisters!

Posted on December 30, 2015 by Marilyn

An oldie and a goodie … and perfect for a New Year’s Eve bash! (Originally posted in July 2011) ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ … Continue reading →

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A Better Butter Keeper

Posted on December 16, 2015 by Marilyn

Along with my pepper and salt grinder, I have kept a French Butter Keeper on top of my kitchen counter for many decades now, and I consider it indispensable.  But when I have overnight guests and I take this out … Continue reading →

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Turkey Soup

Posted on December 9, 2015 by Marilyn

In case you still have some turkey in your fridge (or freezer!) – give this soup a try. (Originally posted November 2011) ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving 2014 Recap – Insanity & Seabass

Posted on November 25, 2015 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. Whoa!  Thanksgiving 2014 had a trifecta of craziness. First, my brother Kal took a few of the nephews in his old Land Rover to see the snow and to cross the river by his house. … Continue reading →

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Orange Nutmeg Date Scones

Posted on November 18, 2015 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. I’ve been on a cooking and baking bender of late – it’s been a culinary extravaganza in my kitchen and I don’t even really know why.  My husband is away for two weeks and I’ve … Continue reading →

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Lazy Days Turkey Thighs

Posted on November 11, 2015 by Marilyn

With turkey day right around the corner –I couldn’t help but re-post this delicious turkey wing recipe. A little something different to jazz up your bird. (Originally posted in March 2014) ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ … Continue reading →

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Old School Carrot Cake

Posted on November 4, 2015 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. The other day I was in a cleaning frenzy and decided to tackle my cookbook shelves – arranging the books from large to small and determining if any of my very old cookbooks could be gifted, … Continue reading →

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Jamaica – A Heavenly Hibiscus Beverage

Posted on October 28, 2015 by Marilyn

Here’s a repost of a popular recipe … I make it ALL the time and so many friends ask for the recipe. So here it is again! (Originally posted in October 2013) ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ … Continue reading →

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Marinated Tuna & Bean Salad

Posted on October 21, 2015 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. I could have titled this “I am sick and tired of winter and our lack of fresh vegetables” salad.   Don’t misunderstand … I’m a lover of all things vegetal, but by the end of winter … Continue reading →

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Lentil & Squash Fall Salad

Posted on October 14, 2015 by Marilyn

One of my fave fall salads … originally posted way back in the fall of 2013 … it was too good to keep hidden so here it is again! ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ … Continue reading →

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