Food

Yum: Lemon Poppyseed Loaf

Every year, I scale back on my number of jalapeño, tomato and zucchini plants. Because, like clockwork, I always have more than I can deal with. This year is no different. So, I wanted to try something remarkably different using the zucchini. You guessed it: the secret ingredient here is actually zucchini! This is a …

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Yum: Macaroni Salad

I think we can agree it’s going to be a very different kind of Fourth of July. But, that isn’t stopping us from grilling and celebrating from home. Admittedly, I have never made macaroni salad before. Pasta salad. Caprese salad. But never a creamy macaroni salad. And for me, it sounded like the perfect dish …

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Yum: Jalapeño Poppers

Now, if you recall, I haven’t really been a big jalapeño person. But Brandon’s sister makes the most delicious jalapeño poppers. This might just be the most requested dish I ask her to bring to family parties. And I’m sure his family would agree. And the Fourth of July (and a nine-mile run) sounds like …

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Yum: Derby Pie

Let’s start off with a few truths. I have never cared for pie. Sure, I’ve had my fair share of French silk or pumpkin pie during the holidays. Yet, I’ve never craved it. I’ve never purposefully gone out of my way to make a pie. Frankly, I wouldn’t even know where to start when making …

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Yum: Blueberry Crumble

We recently had family visit from California. Our Aunt Judy invited us to her beautiful home for a Mexican dinner, complete with margaritas and steak fajitas. We spent the evening enjoying family time with the background of a beautiful waterfall and gardens. Of course, I couldn’t come empty-handed. I’ve become somewhat known for my desserts …

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