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Emeril’s Wok-Seared Duck Salad Recipe: Romantic Sizzling Skillets

By Judy on September 20, 2011 in Asian / Chinese / Thai, Chicken & Poultry, Emeril's Sizzling Skillets, Main Courses, Marriage, Recipes, Salads

When the email arrived from The Secret Ingredient with three recipes we could share from Emeril’s Sizzling Skillets and Other One-Pot Wonders, I admit, there was a hint of skepticism when I saw this one. Not really a big fan of duck, but I knew I could not recommend something I hadn’t tried. Although there [...]

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Lemon Poppy Seed Cupcakes 2-Ways: Gluten-Free & Lactose-Free

By Judy on September 1, 2011 in Baking, Celebrations, Gluten Free, Life, Marriage, Party Foods, Recipes

While planning the menu for the bridal shower I was hosting, I used a couple of different recipes to accommodate those gluten-free and lactose intolerant guests. (I am reluctant to describe guests by their food sensitivities, but using their names on-line is even less appealing.) Lemon Poppy Seed Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting anchored the [...]

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Key Lime Cheesecake: Freshly Squeezed

By Judy on August 22, 2011 in Baking, Dessert, Marriage, Recipes

For our anniversary, my husband had one request: Key Lime Cheesecake. For his birthday a few months ago, it was New York-Style Blueberry Cheesecake, and for Thanksgiving he wants Pumpkin Cheesecake … are you noticing a theme here? He always appreciates my efforts, so it is easy to oblige. When it is a special occasion, [...]

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Peanut Butter Pie ~ Tell Someone You Love Them: Feature Fridays

By Judy on August 19, 2011 in Dessert, Feature Fridays, Life, Marriage, Recipes

Fridays usually bring features of lighthearted food notes, but this week something meaningful warrants attention. In recent weeks, the food community gathered around Jennifer Perillo after the sudden loss of her husband, Mikey. I do not know Jennifer personally, but I do know loss and grief intimately and my heart breaks for her and their [...]

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Yes, That’s It

By Judy on March 12, 2011 in Life, Marriage, Miscellaneous

I cook a lot and from time to time, I enjoy a break from it as much as anyone does. Saturday mornings are my favorite. Each morning during the week there is breakfast to make, kids to send out the door, and the business of managing the household before I can sit down to write. [...]

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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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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.