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Category Archives: Foodie Fridays
Foodie Fridays – Craving Fall
It’s nearly Fall but in Florida you’d never know it. Fall for us is the peak of Hurricane season. I love a good thunderstorm, but how I long for the cooler drier weather. When this happens I go to the … Continue reading
Foodie Friday – Pizza, Please
We awoke on Friday like any other Friday. But this one would be different, we just didn’t know it yet. Our internet was down. When we reported it we were notified it wouldn’t be restored until later tonight or in … Continue reading
Foodie Fridays – Tuscan Shrimp
To say our week has been a challenge would be a huge understatement. But one must eat. My post is late today because of necessary reasons, but I’m excited to share one of our favorite and quick shrimp recipes. It’s … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, Difficulty, Foodie Fridays
Tagged 40 Aprons, Favorite Meals, Tuscan Shrimp, Whole 30
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Foodie Fridays – Food Becomes Art
We are on vacation, a much needed one. Even though I had just gotten out of my walking boot and am still limping, I insisted we get away. Our destination? The high country of North Carolina where we have come … Continue reading
Foodie Fridays – Chilean Sea Bass
Our son-in-love had a birthday last week. Our tradition is to make whatever meal they desire, as far as it’s possible for me or Tom to make. Matt chose fish and left it wide-open as to what kind and what … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, Dinner Dates, Foodie Fridays
Tagged Birthday Dinners, Chilean Sea Bass, Foodie Fridays, Pinterest, Yes Chef
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Foodie Fridays – Dinner Date Ideas to Whet Your Appetite
We’ve all experienced the not-so-pleasant moments when you have a dinner date night scheduled, but nothing planned: “Where do you want to go for dinner?” “Oh, I don’t know, you pick!” “I don’t really care one way or the other.” … Continue reading
Foodie Friday – Friends Help
As you probably have heard, I broke my ankle on the 4th of July. I am doing well adjusting to my physical limitations. But my biggest struggle is that I can’t cook or bake. The kitchen is my happy place … Continue reading
Foodie Fridays – Favorites Beef Short Ribs
We have a busy couple of weeks ahead and wanted to share some of our favorite recipes. Do you have one recipe that is your go-to for special occasions? You’re probably not surprised that we have several dishes we absolutely … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, Dating Your Spouse, Foodie Fridays
Tagged Beef Short Ribs, Foodie Favorites, Recipe Tin Eats, Yes Chef
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Foodie Fridays – Commander’s Palace
We were married 23 years when we had the foodie experience of our lives. It still stands as one of our top meals of all time. We were on a business trip to New Orleans for the NAFEM show held … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, Foodie Fridays
Tagged Chef Tory McPhail, Commander's Palace, Creamed Corn recipe, New Orleans
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Foodie Fridays – How It Began
This weekend is special to us. Tomorrow is the anniversary of our first date. I remember it like it was yesterday even though it was 45 years ago! I realized that we were foodies from the start. When Tom picked … Continue reading
Posted in anniversaries, Celebrations, Christian Marriage, Foodie Fridays
Tagged First Date, French Cuisine, Maison Jardin, Pouilly Fuisse, Veal Oscar
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Foodie Friday – My Husband Cooks
If you are from Western New York I’m about to make you hungry for something you may have enjoyed as much as we have. And it’s not what you’re probably thinking. In 2021 I surprised Tom by taking him to … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, Foodie Fridays
Tagged Beef on a Weck, Buffalo food, Recipe, Seneca Lake
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Foodie Fridays – At Home Dinner Date with a Flare
Vintage Post – originally posted in March of 2013 I don’t know how we hadn’t heard of Downton Abbey until recently, but we hadn’t. However we’ve managed to catch up on all three seasons in three short months. 🙂 When … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, Date Night Ideas, Dinner Dates, Foodie Fridays
Tagged Downton Abbey Date, Foodie Fridays
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Foodie Fridays – Family Traditions
This past week our daughter had a birthday. We celebrate in our family in two ways—you get to pick the meal and you get to pick the pie. We have always had birthday pies in lieu of cake because I’m … Continue reading
Posted in Birthdays, Christian Marriage, Foodie Fridays
Tagged Birthday Cakes, Birthday Pies, Crab and Shrimp Boil
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Foodie Fridays – Tuscan Shrimp
There was a season when I had to be strict with my diet for health reasons. I had taken the ALCAT test for food sensitivity the results were overwhelming. My list of what I shouldn’t eat was much larger than … Continue reading
Foodie Friday – As You Wish
One of my favorite lines from The Princess Bride is when Wesley comments to Buttercup repeatedly, “As you wish.” Her every wish is his command. This is how we have both felt this week. On Thursday last week we departed … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, Foodie Fridays
Tagged Blu Restaurant, Celebrity Cruises, Curaçao, Foodies
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Foodie Fridays – Farmer’s Market Inspiration
During the quarantine Tom and I got creative at using all the leftovers of a meal for another meal. For instance, leftover potatoes would be chopped and thrown into a chowder or fried up and served with morning eggs. A … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, Dinner Dates, Foodie Fridays, Money and Finances
Tagged Brussel Sprouts, Cooking, Farmers Market, On the stalk, Roasted, Winter Garden
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Foodie Fridays – Comfort Foods
When I used to ask my Mom what was for dinner, my favorite answer was meatloaf. It is a food that takes me back to the comfort of growing up with my family. That’s what comfort food usually is. Although, … Continue reading
Posted in Foodie Fridays
Tagged Better Homes and Gardens Cookbook 1947, comfort foods, meatloaf recipe
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Foodie Fridays – An Introduction
food.ie noun INFORMAL; plural noun: foodies – a person with a particular interest in food; a gourmet. Tom and I are certainly foodies. We share a love for cooking, eating different cuisines and trying new restaurants. I joined Yelp years … Continue reading
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