I love to try new recipes. I find if I don’t sit down and make a list of new recipes to try or old recipes to re-explore, I will not make an effort to try the foods that sound delicious to me. So that is what I decided to do. I am going to make…
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Recipe Review-White Chicken Chili
Recipe Review-White Chicken Chili from Cooking Classy It is finally fall here in NC. You can feel the weather trying to change but it is still hot. I am waiting impatiently for the cooler weather. I had read an article about White Chicken and Wine Pairing and I thought I should try that. Just…
Travel North Carolina:Let’s Have Lunch at Tap Station in Apex NC
I was searching for places to go for lunch or dinner in Apex, and I discovered a place I really enjoyed. It is called Tap Station, on the corner of Salem Street and Highway 55. They are open every day except Monday, and they open each day at 11 am. (times may change, so be…
Food and Drink-Easy Homemade Lemonade Recipe
I have tried several new recipes this week. I am always looking for recipes to put in a family cookbook I am making, and only two made the cut this week. One was a muffin recipe, and the other was a fresh lemonade recipe. We are in the middle of a hot summer, so what…
The Fine Art of Dining Alone
One thing that may be a bit scary or uncomfortable for the newly single is the prospect of eating out alone. Over my years as a divorced woman, I have taken myself out to eat on many occasions. Let’s take a look at some helpful tips to help us on our dining solo adventure. Dining…
Recipe Review-Easy Spinach Salad with Chicken and Strawberries
I came across a photo of a strawberry spinach salad on Pinterest. After looking at the beautiful salad, I decided to make my own to enjoy. I wanted to modify the existing recipe, so I searched for a strawberry spinach chicken salad recipe on Google to see what I could find. I decided to…
Food-Food in the News-You Could Win $1 Million For the Next Great Whopper Idea
There is a contest going on right now. Burger King is holding a contest for people to come up with The Next Great Whopper Idea. Basically, this contest is challenging folks to come up with an idea for the best topping for the burger imaginable. The Winner walks away with One Million Dollars. The…
Recipe Review-Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup with Recipe
Welcome to a new Recipe Review. Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup It was a cool day, so I decided to try a new recipe, Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup. I found this recipe on Pinterest. The Pinterest post came from Southern Living Magazine. I couldn’t wait to give it a try. This recipe was easy…
Travel-A Lunch Stop at Olde Hickory Station in Hickory NC
We were going on a mini weekend vacation. The drive was from Cary to Asheville. The trip would take about 4 hours. We decided to try to find a stopping point for lunch about halfway. A friend suggested we stop in Hickory, NC. I did some research on Hickory and found the cutest little…
Food and Drink-Holiday Drinks to Make for Your Holiday Celebrations
Here we are in the midst of the Holiday Season. It is time for parties and all types of holiday festivities. Lately, my mind has been on holiday drinks. The types of drinks you can prepare are endless. When I think of holiday drinks, I think of Egg Nog, Fruity drinks, Peppermint drinks, Hot Chocolate…