The World’s Best Chili happens to be Venison Chili: and it makes a Super Bowl! But if beef is what you usually use? You can use that as well, and you’ll still have The World’s Best Chili. See what I did there? Did you like that? I managed to put a pun in my recipe …
Are you looking for a recipe for Roasted Acorn Squash? This recipe roasts the squash, but then finishes them in a most unexpected, and delicious way! You top it with a zesty, flavorful Chile-Lime Vinaigrette that brings their flavor to life. I started off thinking acorn squash were just a decoration for your home at …
It’s taken me a while to figure out what the authors meant by the title of this chapter. (“What are the two solutions?” I kept asking myself.) I think I know, now, although it wasn’t clear to me initially. (And if I’m wrong, I extend my heartfelt apologies to the authors of The Cure: John Lynch, Bruce …
Spaghetti and Venison Meatballs, adapted from a recipe by Mario Batali? Yes, please. As a foodie, each year I look forward to seeing what food writers are forecasting as the next big food trends for the New Year. Last night, I researched about 10 different sites to read their opinions, and while I noticed …
This is NOT a sponsored post. I’m just that passionate about sharing the things I love with my friends. Although Cabot Creameries DID send me some cheese, they asked for nothing in return. But I liked it so much that I wanted to share what I’ve discovered with each of you! So all opinions are …
Once we’ve found The Room of Grace, why is it so very tempting to stray back to the Room of Good Intentions? You’d think I’d NEVER want to go back to that place again, that place of striving hard and harder. That place that leaves me with the disheartening realization that even my very best, …
This post contains ideas that were taken from the book, The Cure. More specifically, these ideas can be found in Chapter Two of that book, the chapter which is entitled Two Faces. Even though I have put their ideas into my own words, I want to be clear that the original ideas came from the …
I’ve been reading this book, The Cure, and attempting to live this book, for about six months now. I don’t want to give away the book’s content, because I want anyone with a grain of interest to pick up a copy, and read it for yourself. But as I’ve been marinating in it, first, on …
This post contains Seven Smart Tips for Roasted Sweet Potatoes, and the end result is Maple Thyme Glazed Roasted Sweet Potatoes. This type of recipe produces what’s sometimes called “melting potatoes“: crispy on the outside, tender on the inside. It’s based on science, but I think once you taste them, you’ll agree that artistry is …
Hey, y’all! Just letting you know that the wonderful website Midlife Boulevard has hired a food columnist. And who was selected? (Two thumbs pointing back at my chest.) None other than *that* Susan Williams. If you want to check out my first recipe over there, for greens, glorious greens, I’d consider it a special favor. And …
I made a statement last week to some friends about the things that seemed to elicit an angry response from Jesus while He walked this earth. I think I said that it wasn’t so much the “sinners” who got Him upset. The “sinners” seemed to be the very ones He went out of His way …
When I was a little girl, my Dad grilled steaks on Saturday nights in the summertime, and as I recall, those steaks always carried with them the scent of “eau de lighter fluid”. I don’t recommend that technique (even though it would certainly bring back some vivid childhood memories, to catch a whiff of that …
Those of you who’ve followed my blog for years will be familiar with my guest poster today. I am thankful to count Denny Jiosa, world class jazz guitarist and wine connoisseur extraordinaire, as my friend. Denny has helped me select some of the most amazing wines it’s ever been my pleasure to taste. And now, …
This recipe for Kale, Mushrooms & Bacon Over Grilled Polenta not only offers a delicious way to serve kale, it also shows you how to make polenta that is crispy, creamy, and cheesy. Eat More Kale: A Story of a Couple Divided I like kale. My husband, in general, does not. This recipe was …
I was on vacation last week when I first saw this picture. I confess, it took my breath away. I had never seen it before. It’s a picture of my grandfather, Jack, his wife, Rhoda, and their firstborn, an adorable little girl, who grew up to become my mother. It was probably taken somewhere …