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Saturday Meanderings
ByMary Crozier November 22, 2024November 22, 2024

Thanksgiving is just 5 days away and I so look forward to this one holiday which is all about family, friends and food. It will be a low key day for us, celebrating with our youngest daughter and her boyfriend. Since my older two children are out of state with limited vacation days from work,…

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beverages | Entertaining | healthy eating | Informational | Recipes | Summer | summer entertaining

My 5 Favorite Watermelon Recipes
ByMary Crozier July 23, 2024July 23, 2024

It is that time of year to take advantage of the abundance of sweet, fresh and juicy watermelon! On a hot summer’s day, there is nothing more satisfying than biting into a chilled piece of this beautiful fruit. Here are my 5 favorite watermelon recipes for you to try. This is an oldie but goodie…

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desserts | DIY | Entertaining | fall | Family | Gardening | healthy eating | Informational | Recipes | Thanksgiving | traditions

Savor the Flavor: Explore our Delectable Thanksgiving Menu and Recipes
ByMary Crozier November 20, 2023November 20, 2023

If you are like me and do the cooking for Thanksgiving Day, this is the post for you! Getting all the ingredients ahead of time is so helpful so you can prepare recipes before the big day. Each year we have our tried and true family traditional dishes and often, I will experiment with one…

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Entertaining | healthy eating | Recipes | Summer | summer entertaining

Fun Watermelon Facts-and a few favorite recipes
ByMary Crozier August 8, 2023August 7, 2023

Can you believe it is August already? Summer is quickly slipping away and what better time to enjoy the fruit of the season. Is there any other fruit that conjures up such joy and happiness? Summer, picnics and childhood memories? Watermelon is always an invited guest. It is refreshing and sweet and when chilled, provides…

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Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup
ByMary Crozier January 5, 2021January 4, 2021

We recently held a small surprise birthday dinner party for my husband, Scott. All intentions for a larger surprise gathering evaporated with COVID. But since this is a landmark birthday, we did try to make it a bit special regardless. Here are the grilled cheese and tomato soup ideas we created based on a grown-up…

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