Monthly Archives: October 2011

Whole Grain Fruit and Nut Salad

Day two of super side dishes is here!  I’ve been making this dish for a couple of years now; it’s become a regular on our menu. The idea for the salad came when I was planning a party and wanted … Continue reading

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Roasted Glazed Carrots and Butternut Squash

  Super side dishes are here!  What could be more perfect for a fall meal than glazed carrots and butternut squash?  Well, not much.  This vegetable dish is super simple and so delightfully fall; it’s got a savory element with … Continue reading

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“Granny’s” Buttermilk Biscuits

  I have had a near 35 year obsession with “Granny’s” biscuits.  Not my granny’s biscuits, since my grandmother never cooked, at least not in my presence.  If you’re from The South, you know what I’m talkin’ about…”granny” always makes … Continue reading

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Chardonnay Orange Almond Tea Cakes – Blue Ribbon Award-Winning Recipe

This was the very biggest surprise I’ve ever gotten, all wrapped up with a Blue Ribbon and a very good lesson about not giving up.  This entry into the Blue Ribbon Country Fair, held at the Great Smoky Mountains Heritage … Continue reading

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