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Category Archives: Foodie Fridays
Foodie Fridays – Siena, Italy
“One of the many ways to know a territory is by “tasting it”. (From their website) Our first day exploring Tuscany took us to Siena. We planned to tour the city seeing its museums, famous plaza and duomo. But we … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, Foodie Fridays, Travel, Vacations
Tagged Italy, La Taverna di Giuseppe, Michelin Star Restaurant, Siena, travel
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Foodie Fridays – Italy Here We Come
I know I have been absent for a few weeks and I’ve missed you all. But there were many logs in the fire needing constant attention. Thankfully, we’ve found reprieve and our 45th anniversary trip to Italy and Switzerland is … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, Foodie Fridays, Romantic Vacation Ideas, Travel, Vacations
Tagged affogato, Anniversary Trip, Italy, Switzerland, Tuscany, Vacations
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Foodie Fridays – Happy Pi Day
I have a history of baking pies since Tom and I were first married. We lived in a rented retirement condo in Bradenton, FL, 3 miles from the Gulf of Mexico. I loved our one bedroom apartment with the canary … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, Foodie Fridays, Making Scents
Tagged Birthdays, National Pie Day, traditions
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Foodie Fridays – Birchermuesli
It was the first trip to Chicago Tom and I took for business. He had to go to the National Restaurant show at McCormick Place held annually in May. To say I was excited would be an understatement. We arrived … Continue reading
Posted in anniversaries, Cherishing, Christian Marriage, Foodie Fridays
Tagged Birchermuesli, Chicago, Chocolate, National Restaurant Show, Swissotel, Wacker
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Foodie Fridays – Steak Dinner So Rich You Can Skip Dessert
I know that’s a very long title, but it is seriously true! We found this recipe in a Williams and Sonoma French cookbook that was a gift. The photo drew us in and the recipe has been a favorite now … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, Dinner Dates, Foodie Fridays, Valentine's Day
Tagged Filet Mignon, French Cookbook, my husband cooks, port wine, romantic dinner, Roquefort cheese, Williams Sonoma
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Foodie Fridays – St. Louis BBQ Ribs
My mouth is watering as I typed the title above. We just got back from visiting our daughter for her birthday weekend. As is our tradition, we asked her what she wanted for her birthday dinner. Her response was, BBQ … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, Foodie Fridays
Tagged BBQ sauce, Kinder Steak Blend, St. Louis BBQ Ribs
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Foodie Fridays – A Family Favorite Game Day Snack
I had never had one until I met Tom. It was a weird looking vegetable, and I had no idea how to prepare it, much less how to eat it. An artichoke is beautiful and unique and full of health … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, Foodie Fridays
Tagged artichokes, game day appetizers, recipes, stuffed
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Foodie Fridays – Make Ahead Game Day Snacks
Have you ever met a friend who you just connected with over shared interests. And later became good friends as a result? We have. Their names are Steve and Missi. We met at church and discovered we shared a love … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, Foodie Fridays
Tagged Black Bean Dip recipe, comedy writing, friendships, grieving a lost friend, laughter, Missi Jenovai, Super Bowl snacks
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Foodie Fridays – Braciole
Tom is Italian. We love Italian food most of all for the warmth and comfort a good traditional meal provides. When Tom’s Mom passed away, I was grateful she gave me her sauce recipe. It’s still our favorite Bolognese sauce … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, Foodie Fridays
Tagged Braciole, friendships, Italy, traveling
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Foodie Fridays – Kahlua for “Youa” and a Cake to Bake
I haven’t made it in years, mainly because it makes so much—2 liters. But this year I was ready to make some as gifts and this time provide a recipe for Kahlua cake. Sweet! I realize not everyone enjoys a … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, Christmas, Foodie Fridays, New Year's Eve
Tagged Foodie Fridays, Gift ideas, Kahlua Cake with Chocolate Ganache, Kahlua recipe
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Foodie Friday – A Family Classic
My Mom went home to be with her Savior 11 years ago next week at the age of 90. How I miss her. There is one recipe our family has made every Christmas since I was born, and maybe longer. … Continue reading
Foodie Friday – Langostino Nachos
Years ago we were a part of a trial group testing out new recipes for a restaurant chain. We were paid for our opinion which made this a fun date night. We had never heard of langostinos before and maybe … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, Foodie Fridays
Tagged appetizers, date night, food taster, Langostino, nachos, Scotland’s native prawn, seafood lovers
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Foodie Friday – Best of Vacation Food
We are on a much needed and anticipated vacation. Being from Florida the only Autumn beauty we encounter is store bought. This is why we decided to chase the leaves for two weeks in North Carolina and enjoy the cool … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, Foodie Fridays, Travel, Vacations
Tagged Burnsville, chasing leaves, Fall 2023, Foodie Fridays, Good food, NC, Spruce Pine, Waynesville
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Foodie Fridays – Passport Dinner Club
We began our first dinner club with four other couples who enjoyed food as much as us, and who also happened to be dear friends. We enjoyed our season of Dinner Club while it lasted, about 7 years. The idea … Continue reading
Foodie Fridays – Making Do
We have had a busy month and it’s only the 13th! We haven’t had a chance to go grocery shopping so I thawed a package of chicken thighs hoping I could come up with something good with what I had … Continue reading
Foodie Friday – Root Down
We just returned from a week-long trip out west with my sister, Bettie, and her husband, Dennis, as well as my sister-in-law, Sherry, you can read all about our trip on my personal blog, Write From The Heart. The five … Continue reading
Foodie Fridays – Magical Dining in Orlando
This is the last week of our annual foodie celebration known as Magical Dining month. It’s the time when those of us who either can’t or choose not to spends hundreds of dollars on one meal are invited to these … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, Foodie Fridays
Tagged Foodie Fridays, Four Seasons Resort, magical dining Orlando, Revello
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Foodie Fridays – Jalapeño Poppers with a Southern Twist
Once again I’m a day late, but for good reason. I didn’t have an idea for this week’s post. That was until now! We are leaving for a week’s vacation and needing to use up all the fresh food we … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, Foodie Fridays
Tagged Foodie Fridays, jalapeño poppers, pimento cheese, southern appetizers
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