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First Monday in Autumn

It’s the autumnal equinox. That means that today has approximately the same amount of light as it does dark and from now on, the days will grow shorter while nights get longer. As long as the temperatures cool off, I’m … Continue reading

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Tuesday Treats: Tex-Mex Spaghetti Squash Boat

Total Time: 1 Hr. Prep Time: 30 Min. Cook Time: 30 Min. Servings: 6 (1/2 cup each) Think twice-baked potato, spaghetti-squash style! Mexican cheese, veggies and tender squash strands form a flavorful filling for a halved squash shell. What You … Continue reading

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Just Another Monday

This is going to be a full-pot Monday. I basically took the weekend off, something I don’t do very often, always regret come this time on Monday, but don’t really care. It’s a circular argument. So… Stormy came for breakfast … Continue reading

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Tuesday Treats: Funnel Cakes

It’s September. The Great State Fair of Oklahoma opens in two days! Y’all know what that means, right? Of course you do! FAIR FOOD! And funnel cakes are right at the top of my list. Prep and Cook Time: 45 … Continue reading

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Another Monday Circling the Drain

This feels like a month of Mondays yet it’s only the beginning of the 2nd week of September. I’m ready for something different. It’s still mid-summer hot and for this part of the country that means not just hot 😓 … Continue reading

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Tuesday Treats: Easy Spinach Artichoke Dip

I’ll be honest. One of my favorite appetizers is hot spinach artichoke dip with pita chips. Sadly, the family fav restaurant which served my favorite version of the dip went out of business some time ago. I have an awesome … Continue reading

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Labor of Love Monday

Oh. Wait. It’s Labor Day. Here in the States, anyway. That means an extra day in the weekend so Yay! Except I need to work. I’m a writer. We don’t have holidays or weekends or 40-hour work weeks. We have … Continue reading

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Tuesday Treats: Crispy Mozzarella Chicken with Garlic Spinach

So…sometimes you need something really quick and really healthy but tastes oh-so-decadent so that no one knows just how healthy the food is. 😉 And in the summer, only have the oven on for a short time is a bonus! … Continue reading

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Long Monday

This has been a looooong month. I’m glad to see August hit the road, Labor Day looming on the horizon and at least the tease of cooler weather. In the meantime, it’s Monday, which means talking about what went down … Continue reading

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Tuesday Treats: Pineapple Coconut Cake

This cake has some of my favorite flavors–vanilla bean, pineapple, coconut, and pecans! It’s perfect for summer desserts and snacking. And easy peasy! Total time: 1 Hr. 30 Min. Prep time: 10 Min. Cook time: 1 Hr. 20 Min. Servings: … Continue reading

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