Author Archives: Marilyn

Dog Treats

Posted on August 12, 2026 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. I  usually don’t make fussy recipes  or food for animals, but this was tested a few weeks ago when our granddaughter was out shopping with her mom and me. She wanted to buy puppy treats … Continue reading →

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Triple Lemon Sugar Cookies

Posted on July 29, 2026 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. Lemon always appeals to me… I love its brightness throughout the year. This past April I was on the hunt for something non chocolate to bake and have with tea. I considered sour cherry/oatmeal cookies, … Continue reading →

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Perfect Picnic Potato Salad – Again!

Posted on July 15, 2026 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. Wowza, my original post was published in 2012, almost 15 years ago!  When I was a young thing, we always made this salad for our annual 4th of July picnics.  Fast forward: we no longer … Continue reading →

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Butter Chicken Meatballs in Coconut Curry Sauce

Posted on July 1, 2026 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. I honestly do not remember where I found this recipe!  I have searched with AI using lots of keywords, but have not found the exact recipe at all.  I was able to locate lots of … Continue reading →

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Deru Market Farm Salad

Posted on June 17, 2026 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. I am a salad girl through and through.  Not ordinary salads, plain lettuce salad, but those with the right balance of seasonal ingredients, texture, color, and taste.  My youngest son Jakey Boy is now 40 … Continue reading →

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All In One Orzo Chicken  

Posted on June 3, 2026 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. Looking for something that takes very little time to prepare, then bakes in the oven and comes out as a “meal in one” as I call it (meaning the starch and protein and vegetables are … Continue reading →

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Turkey Vegetable Soup

Posted on May 20, 2026 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. This month, my youngest son Jakey Boy became a 40 year old man!  He has been married for nearly 10 years, has 4 kids under the age of 7…and he happens to be a great … Continue reading →

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Santa Clara (Guatemala) Picante 

Posted on May 6, 2026 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. There is a local restaurant in Antigua Guatemala that we love.  The food is not gourmet or cutting edge but it is nourishing and affordable, and the waitstaff are delightfully friendly too.  They serve this … Continue reading →

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Chickpea Chicken Stew

Posted on April 22, 2026 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. One pot dinners are always good in my world.  One pot to clean?  Perfect!  I spotted this recipe from Ellie Kreiger and was drawn to try it due to the flavor profile.  I made a … Continue reading →

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Roasted Winter Vegetables

Posted on April 8, 2026 by Marilyn

Click here to view recipe. If you are looking for a pretty, nourishing, and seasonal vegetable side dish, look no further.  This combo is a winner!  It’s different from the usual roasted broccoli or cauliflower or sweet potato wedges that … Continue reading →

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