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Feb
6
2023
Sliced cooked steak with carrots, cauliflower and a small bowl of sauce from Secret to Cooking Delicious Meat

Secret to Cooking Delicious Meat

If you love to eat meat and you want to learn how to cook it more successfully, there are a lot of things you can do to make that a reality. The truth is that cooking delicious meat might be easier than you assume, and it’s the kind of thing that you are always going...
Feb
2
2023
White pillared gazebo with plumbago bush at Sunken Gardens Lincoln Nebraska

Sunken Gardens Lincoln Nebraska

Sunken Gardens in Lincoln, Nebraska was another one of those places that our beautiful cousin and talented artist Sondra Jonson told us we had to visit. We had to stop in Lincoln, because it was close enough to Sondra for us to connect. And after many, many years of...
Jan
30
2023
Colorful Native American themed hand carved wood doors in the Nebraska State Capitol in Lincoln

Nebraska State Capitol in Lincoln

If you have been following us for a while, you may have noticed that we love visiting State Capitols. Most are beautiful and authoritative looking. But the Nebraska State Capitol in Lincoln is exceptional! Nebraska State Capitol in Lincoln The exterior of the Nebraska...
Jan
26
2023
A woman in pink standing next to a blue and white sign for Graceland

Graceland Home of the King

Most of us, of a certain age, know that Graceland Home of the King, was the home of Elvis Presley in Memphis TN. I am republishing this post to memorialize Elvis’ daughter Lisa Marie Presley. I was so saddened to hear of her passing! And when I learned that she...
Jan
23
2023
Aqua pie pan with Candied Apple Walnut Pie that's got a large wedge cut from it.

Candied Apple Walnut Pie

At the request of one of my readers, I am posting my recipe for Candied Apple Walnut Pie. The recipe is from my first cookbook/memoir Affairs to Remember. Candied Apple Walnut Pie Candied Apple Walnut Pie was a popular dessert addition to our decadent dessert buffets....
Jan
19
2023
Burrito filled with chicken and veggies, cut in half, served with lime wedges is one of 4 Easy Ways to Expand Your Palate

4 Easy Ways to Expand Your Palate

I’m often asked “How can I expand my palate?” If you are an avid foodie, then you are probably always looking for ways that you can open up your palate and experience more flavors with joy. This is something that can be a really fun thing to do, but...
Jan
16
2023
Sculpture of a pair of hands painted blue with artwork was just Some Highlights of Lincoln NE

Some Highlights of Lincoln NE

Since it was a relatively short drive from Sioux City IA to Lincoln, Nebraska we headed out to explore as soon as we were all hooked up at our campsite. In search of a good lunch we headed to the Haymarket. Here are some highlights and history of Lincoln NE. Some...
Jan
12
2023
Puddle of honey on a white board table with honey server to highlight the Importance of choosing organic honey

Importance of Choosing Organic Honey

I’d like to give you some insight on the importance of choosing organic honey and why it matters for your healthy and the environment. Eating organic foods, such as honey, is becoming increasingly popular as people are becoming more aware of the potential health...
Jan
9
2023
Side view of Rachel Weeping at Trinity Heights Sioux City IA

Trinity Heights Sioux City IA

On our journey from Minneapolis, Minnesota to Lincoln, Nebraska, we made a stop to visit Trinity Heights Sioux City IA. Why did we choose this particular location? Steve and I don’t really like traveling more than about 200 to 300 miles in a day. Even 300 miles...
Jan
5
2023
Assorted seafood on a skewer with cherry tomato and green pepper for another way of Incorporating Seafood into Your Social Occasions

Incorporating Seafood into Your Social Occasions

As we begin a new year most of us are looking to eat more healthfully. Adding more fish and seafood into your diet is certainly one of the best ways to do that. So I want to offer up some awesome ideas for incorporating seafood into your social occasions and not just...
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