Apple A-Peel

Apple A-Peel

It’s Zippy Tip Tuesday!

Every Tuesday on Facebook, I hold a party that features the same ingredient that I have used for my Zippy Tip video of the week. All of my blogging friends share their recipes that include that particular ingredient. It’s a cool thing for everyone, because all […]

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Fall Harvest Cheesecake Blondies

Fall Harvest Cheesecake Blondies

There are so many things that I like about fall.

I like that I can continue to walk the pups or work out in the yard and no longer have sweat running down every crevice.

I like that we don’t have to run […]

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Love Goes Where Rosemary Grows

Love Goes Where Rosemary Grows

It’s Zippy Tip Tuesday!

One day, my friend Irene said, “You know, I would really like it if you would feature individual herbs or spices in your zippy tips. I see them in the grocery store, and I have no idea what to do with them.” That sparked some very […]

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Pumpkin Spice Chewies

Pumpkin Spice Chewies

First of all, I heard from several of you that my Zippy Tip video from last Tuesday had some technical difficulties on YouTube. Since then, I have uploaded it again, and according to reports, it is running smoothly. So in case you missed it, here it is again: Splendor in the […]

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Splendor in the Lemongrass

Splendor in the Lemongrass

It’s Zippy Tip Tuesday!

Ah, the smell of freshly cut lemongrass — there’s nothing like it!

Commonly used in Thai cuisine, lemongrass has a taste that is uniquely different from lemon juice.

But how do you use it in cooking? In this video, I explain how to […]

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Melon Lassi Coffee Cake

Melon Lassi Coffee Cake

Last weekend was our church’s 3-day rummage sale. My friend Jon, who has been dubbed everything from “Rummage Czar” to “Reverend Rummage” is in charge of the event that takes place both in the spring and fall each year. It is a tremendous undertaking that starts with collecting […]

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How to Prepare Spaghetti Squash

How to Prepare Spaghetti Squash

Got Spaghetti Squash?

Fall is officially upon us, which means that squash are plentiful right now. And with recipes like my Spaghetti Squash Pad Thai, and the latest S’ghetti-Q Squash, I thought it might be a good idea to review my video on preparing the noodle-like squash.

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S’ghetti-Q Squash

S'ghetti-Q Squash

I am most happy that I introduced spaghetti squash to my dad. In late summer/early fall, his garden patch is filled with melons and squash, but the squash are usually the butternut and acorn variety. Then about 10 years ago, I saved the seeds to a spaghetti squash […]

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An Apple a Day…

An Apple a Day...

It’s Zippy Tip Tuesday!

My friend Sandy and I used to go to an apple orchard up in Michigan every fall to pick apples. A gruff old guy owned the place. And when you pulled in, he grunted out the usual rundown of all the different types of apples he had, […]

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Caramel Apple Peanut Butter Paradise

Caramel Apple Peanut Butter Paradise

Last night, I was riding my bicycle around our neighborhood, like I always do in the evening. Since it has been a sweltering 97 degrees the last couple of days (in September? Are you kidding me?), I have been going later than usual. I also walk the dogs in the morning; […]

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