We are gearing up for Thanksgiving at my house. This week I will cook and freeze most of our Thanksgiving meal. Everything but the turkey will be ready to go. I know this makes me sound almost competent, but it’s a desperation move. I’ll do anything to avoid any last-minute panic and random trips to the grocery store during the worst week of the year to shop for food. Last year there was … [Read more...]
The air is crisp and cool at night now in Virginia. It’s the time of year when my favorite dinner is a hearty seasonal soup or stew served with fresh-baked bread. Here are some of my favorite soup recipes. Some are old standards in my house and one is a new recipe I can’t wait to try. Click the soup title or accompanying photo to go to the original recipe. Slow Cooker Tortilla … [Read more...]
I have four kids at home and one husband, who is Ricky to my Lucy. He puts up with late dinners, occasional clean underpants shortages, and my madcap schemes.
