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April 21, 2021

Feeding a Crowd

For many years I did cook for large groups of high school athletic boys, in addition to my family of 5. However, since we are now empty nesters, a meal may consist of cheese and crackers and a glass of wine. Funny how one adapts! But having a house full of guests this week, with […]

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Filed Under: beverages, breakfast, DIY, Entertaining, Family, healthy eating, Informational, Recipes, Uncategorized

September 14, 2018

Chicken Mole ~ the easy way!

What is mole (MO-LAY)?  Mole is a rich, velvety, deeply complex sauce that is slightly sweet, smoky, and subtly spicy. Conceived centuries ago to serve dignitaries, it is widely considered Mexico’s national dish.  To this day, preparing mole is a ritual in Mexican households, one that’s often tackled over multiple days and reserved for special […]

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September 26, 2016

Dinner in the Orchard

Each year we look forward to hosting our Dinner in the Orchard.  It’s a charitable event for our church’s music program and seats are sold at the church auction.  Many guests come year after year for a delightful evening of fine food, wine and friendship.  We try and mix up the theme and this year, […]

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