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Artisan Cheese with Honey & Aged Balsamic

By Judy on March 21, 2011 in Appetizers & Snacks, Celebrations, Cheese, Italian, Party Foods, Recipes, Side Dishes

Simple appetizer, snack, or lunchtime centerpiece, artisan cheese with honey and aged balsamic vinegar always reminds me of Italy. The first time we experienced cheese presented in this way was in Colle Val d’Elsa, a small town in Tuscany, it was just one more thing we fell in love with there. The sweet server in [...]

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Sweetheart Dinner

By Judy on February 14, 2011 in Celebrations, Miscellaneous

We celebrated a delightful Valentine’s Day on Saturday filled with soothing music, delicious food, and sweet moments. No hype, no hoopla, just us. The added bonus is that we discovered some amazing appetizer recipes that I’ll pass along soon—here’s a few pics to share for now. Amazing appetizers to start the evening.

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Valentine’s Day: NBD or OMG?

By Judy on February 8, 2011 in Celebrations, Life, Marriage, Miscellaneous

In a conversation with a 20-something friend of mine, the topic of Valentine’s Day came up. Her sentiments closely resembled those of many of the young people I talk to—Valentine’s Day is a Hallmark holiday, NBD (no big deal). I mentioned that while you’re dating it probably doesn’t seem very different from any other date, [...]

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Wow Your Super Bowl Crowd With a Platter of Nachos

By Judy on February 3, 2011 in Appetizers & Snacks, Celebrations, Cheese, Chicken & Poultry, Mexican, Party Foods, Recipes

If you want a great appetizer for your Super Bowl party everyone will enjoy, Blue Coyote Nachos are just the ticket. Inspired by nachos we had at the Blue Coyote Grill in Palm Springs years ago, this recipe is an instant favorite. Orange goopy, processed cheese peddled as food will be a distant memory once [...]

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Post 100: Gotta say, I’m loving every minute of it!

By Judy on February 1, 2011 in Celebrations, Miscellaneous

I started blogging last year to practice writing. When endeavoring to write a book, or multiple books, the primary advice is to simply, write. Savoring Today, Overcoming Trauma, and The Stuff of Life have all been the collection point for what is inside to come out (it didn’t take long for me to realize I [...]

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Scampi-Style Tenderloin Steak: Casual Friday or Valentine Feast

By Judy on January 31, 2011 in Beef, Celebrations, Fish & Seafood, Recipes

When Colorado weather hits the 60′s in January, it is time to take a break from the comfort foods of winter and grill a steak. Inspired to take it up a notch, I decided to accent the steaks with Shrimp Scampi—AMAZING! Grilled first then finished in the pan of scampi, the butter, wine, and garlic [...]

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Valentine’s Dinner: “Did the fish head just move?”

By Judy on January 24, 2011 in Celebrations, Marriage, Recipes

I still smile when I think about Valentine’s Day last year. Can’t wait to put the menu together for this year! Valentine’s Day 2010 Matt and I began celebrating Valentine’s Day in advance by selecting a few recipes for the sweetheart dinner we planned together (including youngest daughter, Kristen). Various options were considered—Spanish Tapas, Scallops [...]

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Wedding Wisdom

By Judy on June 30, 2010 in Celebrations, Life, Marriage

A wedding joins two people in covenant marriage and establishes kinship—blending families and setting the tone of those relationships for the future. 10 ways to demonstrate honor and foster relationships with your new family.