Tag Archives: photography

I like… Wine Glasses

Posted on April 24, 2013 by

  Today I will tell you… how much I like wine glasses.  I love that wine glasses dress up any meal, no matter what you put in them. (All right, maybe not milk…) Wine glasses (and candles) are two of … Continue reading →

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Instagram Me?

Posted on March 26, 2013 by

I’ve had Instagram for quite a while, but just recently started actually posting pictures on mine, rather than just following my friends. If you want to see random food pictures and posts from my days (which may or may not … Continue reading →

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Chicken Stir-Fry

Posted on March 3, 2013 by

I love making stir-fry! You can use so many different kinds of veggies, either chicken or beef, and they just taste great and are easy to make! My “recipe” for chicken stir-fry is hardly a recipe but more a list … Continue reading →

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Reunited with my man, Episode 1: Chicago!

Posted on February 1, 2013 by

I was excited to greet my husband, Bogdan, in Chicago when he returned home from Asia!  We stayed in Chicago just for one night, but it was fun to see a few sights while we were there.  We were pretty … Continue reading →

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Saturday Upsides: Can there be an Upside to Losing Weight?

Posted on January 19, 2013 by

Welcome to another week of Saturday Upsides!  Don’t forget to check out this page for Saturday upsides from previous weeks.  Please join me this and every weekend to share a positive story from your life!  It’s great to take a break from … Continue reading →

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Lentil and Cabbage Soup

Posted on January 5, 2013 by

There’s something I should tell you about my home in the wintertime.  Suppertime is already dark out, so it’s dimly lit and heated primarily by my space heater.  It’s not the best environment to try to photograph my soups, but … Continue reading →

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Peanut Butter Cookies

Posted on November 29, 2012 by

There’s something about the criss-crossed fork marks on peanut butter cookies that makes them special, or at least I think so.  I have made many peanut butter cookie recipes over the years but have never really had a staple recipe … Continue reading →

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My Mom’s Cole Slaw

Posted on November 12, 2012 by

My mom has shocked many, many people with her cole slaw recipe.  I’ve heard multiple times while entertaining guests, “I only took cole slaw to be polite, and now I’m taking seconds!” While I know everyone has different tastes, many … Continue reading →

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Sweet Potato Crescents

Posted on November 11, 2012 by

Yesterday my sister Tammy gave me a few recipes she had cut out of Taste of Home magazines.  This particular one caught my eye and I tried it today!  I love trying new ways to use the sweet potatoes from … Continue reading →

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Tuna Salad, my go-to lunch

Posted on November 9, 2012 by

I can’t say enough how much I like tuna salad, especially for a quick lunch.  Tuna is so healthful, and canned tuna is a great cheap meat to keep in the cupboard for days when you don’t have other protein-rich … Continue reading →

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