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Menu Plan Monday Aug 10th–Beans!

Look who’s been growing in my garden. Isn’t he a cutie pie? It’s been a tasty week or so and I’ve been having a lot of fun playing in the kitchen.  However, with the weather as it is, everything melts.  … Continue reading

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Menu Plan Monday: Cherries!

I’m delighted by Kim’s choice of cherries as this week’s theme for Menu plan Monday.  We’ve been getting beautiful ones, and some Ranier cherries too, which are beyond delicious.  Although I think cherries are perfect as is, I did make … Continue reading

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Menu Plan Monday-Cukes!

I am breaking with tradition and actually getting my menu plan up in a timely fashion. It’s amazing all of the things I decide to do when I know I’m supposed to be filing insurance claims. I’ve already cleaned the … Continue reading

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Menu Plan

My garden is putting forth all of these beautiful tomatoes, and I’m excited to use them up!  I’ve been battling the cardinals and goldfinches, and it’s an uphill battle, I tell ya! Last week was a tasty one, with a … Continue reading

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Menu Plan July 6th/WHB Garlic

I love garlic. Thankfully, my husband, does, too! It can dress up…let’s see, pretty much anything. I’ve been planting more and more garlic each year, and it’s great, from the scapes (the green shoots on top) to the bulbs, which … Continue reading

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Menu plan Monday June 29th

Another busy week! It’s hard to catch up sometimes (all the time?) But I skipped last week and discovered that meant running to the grocery store more often and running out of necessary ingredients, so planning is a must. Heather … Continue reading

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Menu Plan Monday-Raspberries!

I love raspberries, and I didn’t know it for years. It was only once I grew them that I realized that, in fact, they’re awesome. I grew them for DH, now most of them make it to my mouth. We’ve … Continue reading

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Menu Plan Monday June 8th

How the heck could it be Monday again?  Weekends fly and I realize I’m perpetually behind.  But last week was a good one!  I became an aunt for the first time, and my nephew is QUITE the cutie pie (picture … Continue reading

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Menu Plan June 1st–Seasonal Fruits!

So it’s that glorious time of year again when things are starting to get fabulous at the Farmer’s Market. Here in VA, strawberries, asparagus and spring onions are the main superstars of this late Spring time period (at least in … Continue reading

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Menu Plan Monday: Avocado!

Just as I’m about to sit out another menu plan, someone picks one of my favorite foods and so I *have* to play.  I love avocados: their decadent rich moist flavor, their portability, their yumminess!  They’re amazing on salads, perfect … Continue reading

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