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Stuffed Acorn Squash
holiday

Stuffed acorn squash recipe perfect for fall!

I’m back! I had the chance to figure out what I’m doing for the next year, and now that things are stable again, I have time and energy to come back to blogging regularly. So I’m kicking it off with a healthier recipe that’s a personal fall favorite: stuffed acorn squash! Let’s talk about this […]

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baking

Best-Ever Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe

So I’ve posted my chocolate chip cookie recipe before. But that was also before I started baking as a cottage food vendor at the local markets, and before I started baking by weight. I decided rather than update my previous post again, I’d draft a whole new post from scratch, just like when I bake […]

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seafood

Classic Chicken & Shrimp Gumbo!

Quick update: I’ve started selling baked goods at the B&A Flea Market in Stuart, FL! I’m at M5 on Main Street between Buildings G and F, and I’m open 8a-3p Saturday and Sunday, or as long as supplies last. If you’re in the area, stop by and see me! A permanent menu of offerings with […]

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Green Bean Casserole
holiday

Green Bean Casserole Recipe for Thanksgiving!

Originally published 12/4/2014. Reposted and updated 11/8/2016. With Thanksgiving coming up, I thought it would be appropriate to repost and update some of my older posts and videos for the best meal of the year. My recipe for green bean casserole is still what I use to this day for the holidays. But it’s been […]

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Book 2: 12 Days of Christmas Holiday Recipe Special
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Book 2 Announcement: Available Now!

It’s officially time to make an announcement about Book 2! Drumroll, please… BOOK 2 IS NOW AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD! Get it now in the store or on Amazon Kindle (links below). Along with Book 2, I’ve made a combo file of Books 1 and 2, also available in the store or on Amazon Kindle, at […]

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Chicken Tikka Masala
chicken

How to Make Chicken Tikka Masala

Wow, everything has been crazy the past few weeks. Firstly, I have the first draft of my second book done, and it’s now out to friends for editing, proofing, feedback, all that good writer stuff. Secondly, besides my usual day job, I have a new freelance side project going with a company that sells web […]

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Buttermilk Biscuits
baking

Fluffy Southern-Style Buttermilk Biscuits

Originally published 9/15/2015. So remember when we used a mix to make knockoff Cheddar Bay Biscuits? Well mix no more, I have found the promised land of biscuits from scratch! A delicious combination of fluffy and flaky, perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner (or when raiding the fridge for a midnight snack). Especially when split […]

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