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Tuesday Treats and Titles: BBQ Chicken with Grilled Apples Salad

Posted on July 27, 2021 by Silver James

When it’s too hot to cook, it’s time to go to Plan B–grilling! This tasty salad combines a lot of flavor with easy prep, cook, and clean-up. What more could you want on a summer evening after a hard day … Continue reading →

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Sweatin’ Out Monday

Posted on July 26, 2021 by Silver James

Baby, I WISH it was cold out there. It’s not. It’s hot, Hot, HOT! Overnight low was close to 80 and with humidity in the upper 80s range? Ugh. Just…ugh! I don’t like to sweat. Saunas and steam baths are … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: Genii in a Gravy Boat

Posted on July 23, 2021 by Silver James

This one is for my friend, B.E. Sanderson who writes an amazing Djinn series and will totlally crack up over this one. Have a great weekend!

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Tuesday Treats and Titles: Bacon-Wrapped Cheese Bites

Posted on July 20, 2021 by Silver James

I grew up in the Southwest. Sweet and spicey is a standard combination in food. I also like jalepenos, cheese, and bacon. I mean, seriously, what’s not to find yummy there? I’d never thought about adding a little sweet to … Continue reading →

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Just Another Monday

Posted on July 19, 2021 by Silver James

July is just past half over. Two weeks left until we hit August. Days are slowly getting shorter and nights longer. I don’t have a problem with that. These are the dog days of summer, the lazy dazy days of … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats and Titles: Chocolate-Caramel Cookie Bars

Posted on July 6, 2021 by Silver James

Summer is here. I’m lazy and getting out in the heat to run errands isn’t on my list unless I’m totally desperate. I also try not to spend much time in the kitchen, especially if it involves heating things up … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats and Titles: America’s Favorite Grilled Cheese

Posted on June 29, 2021 by Silver James

“What the…?” You are probably asking that  question about now. “Everyone knows how to make a grilled cheese sandwich,” you say. “Don’t they?” Well…maybe. Maybe not. Personally, I make mine with Texas toast bread, double slices of cheese, a swipe … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats & Titles: Potted Herb Cheese

Posted on June 8, 2021 by Silver James

If there’s one thing I love, it’s a good dip. I’m also a fan of both cheddar and bleu cheese. This “potted” dip is easy peasy, tasty, and hits the spot. Also, you can make ahead! Total Time: 2 Hr. … Continue reading →

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Friday Sinema: Soundtrack

Posted on June 4, 2021 by Silver James

So. I did a thing. Okay, I’ve done lots of things but this is a new thing. Previously, I set up a playlist thingy in Spotify and posted it on the Penumbra Papers playlist page here on the site. This … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts: Universal Hoedown

Posted on June 3, 2021 by Silver James

Yesterday was a brain day. And there are days when I don’t brain well at all. When it comes to formatting and making sure everything is right because one, I’m a professional and two, I’m a professional. That said, I’m … Continue reading →

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