Have you ever watched Triple D on the Food Network? Triple D is short for Diners, Drive-ins and Dives. My husband and I are both happy to watch it every chance we get. One evening my husband mentioned a pie that was featured from a restaurant in Indianapolis. He described it to me and at first I didn't think much of it. Then I saw the episode and decided we had to try this pie. . . . Continue Reading
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No. 38 – Old-Fashioned Oatmeal Pie
Hello blogger friends! Tricia here posting from the beaches of the Outer Banks, NC. We're staying in the exact same area where the hurricane came through not 3 weeks ago. I'm surprised how fast they've recovered and cleaned up. Some of the houses still show signs of Irene's attitude but the only signs the storm came through is the piles of brush and limbs. . . . Continue Reading
Tomato, pesto, avocado & cheese panini
Good morning Friday. Thanks for coming by! I've missed you since last week. We've had a busy week with lots going on so a glimpse of the weekend is a welcome blip on our radar. Next week will offer a much slower pace. More on that later. I'm not trying to take the easy way out today with another panini post. You know I only share the . . . Continue Reading
Cheese Steak Panini
One of the best sandwiches you can make at home. Cheese Steak Panini with plenty of soft sweet caramelized onions, loads of melty cheese and tender steak piled on toasted bread! Here's your chance to turn leftovers into an amazing meal the whole family will love. We had company for dinner this past weekend and grilled steaks soaked our favorite marinade. We made sure we grilled an . . . Continue Reading
Sticky Toffee Pudding Apple Pie
This is by far the most decadent, interesting, time consuming, messiest, and stickiest pie I have ever made. I don't mean to imply that it's not good. It's over the top sweet, rich, and maybe even complicated, but traveling husband said it tastes absolutely incredible.  I am surprised how much the tartness of the apples and the apple flavor come through. I thought it might be . . . Continue Reading
Freaky Friday Roasted Garlic Hummus – Sarah’s Way
I have something to tell you. I have a blog daughter. Well ... I have an adopted blog daughter. I'm not sure why I've never told you this but thought it was time to formally introduce her. Sarah Pember is a bright, funny, smart, creative, energetic, lovely, cute and incredible blog daughter. No I've never actually met Sarah but I adopted her just the same.  Sarah is a full-time, . . . Continue Reading
Chocolate Birthday Cake
You know yesterday was a strange day. I had several things happen for the first time ever. One event you may have heard of was the earthquake. The epicenter is about 15 miles from my office in Spotsylvania County Virginia, a few miles from Fredericksburg. I was standing in the front office talking to a co-worker when the building started to shake. When it didn't stop shaking, and . . . Continue Reading
No. 32 – German Chocolate Pie
For more than 20 years my husband worked in radio and TV news. He was blessed to work with some of the most dedicated, fun and talented people in the industry. He still enjoys many lasting friendships from those early days and one such favorite 'radio star' is Beth Green. Beth is a lovely person inside and out, and she's also a talented entertainer, seamstress, blogger, singer (she sang . . . Continue Reading
Peach-Mango Smoothie
When it's this hot outside, sometimes you just need something cool for dinner. Ripe, soft, sweet mango with fresh frozen peach slices. Splash in a little almond milk, orange juice and Greek yogurt and you have a meal! This would be great for breakfast or lunch or anytime but I had it for dinner! I've started 'flash freezing' my extra fruit if I'm not able to eat it right . . . Continue Reading
Margarita pie with a pretzel crust
Frozen Margarita Pie with a Pretzel Crust ~ a wonderful light and creamy grown-up dessert that is incredibly easy to make with just a few tasty ingredients. Â This is a must make for all your summer parties! Get out the easy button because this Margarita pie with a pretzel crust is just that, easy and delicious. It's light, creamy, not too sweet, not too boozy, and since . . . Continue Reading