Food + Drink
Rural America….Southern Hospitality and Chicken Pot Pie
Life invariably provides twists and turns. There is no avoiding them. Through this bittersweet symphony of life we are usually in the midst of counting our blessings, and balancing our challenges. My parents moved to a rural small town about 10 years ago. Southern roots run deep in this town and weddings, new babies,
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dessert
All That…And A No Bake Peanut Butter Pie Too
“To be outstanding get comfortable with being uncomfortable” ~ Unknown If you have been to North Carolina there is no disagreement, its a beautiful state from its bustling cities, expansive farmland, to the mountain landscape of southern Appalachia. Getting off the beaten path and taking the road a little less traveled results in the
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Food + Drink
Table for Two: Lasagna Baked Penne
“Quiet the mind, and the soul will speak“~ Ma Ja Sati Bhagavati As the idea of becoming an empty nester started to really take hold, so did the notion of making a real change in my perspective and priorities. My mind and body are in constant motion providing a free uninhibited physical and mental space for
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Travelers Notebook
Atlanta on my Mind
Who say’s you can’t create an urban farm in your neighborhood on less than an acre? After a stay at the The Social Goat Bed and Breakfast in downtown Atlanta Georgia I am rethinking my situation. Gone is the 5 acre dream! Folks, I just need a new neighborhood to move into. I promise to share my
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Sunday Supper
The Luck of the Irish and Traditional Shepherd’s Pie
Ireland is like one big picnic spot ~Bailey Knapp I feel like I need to start this post with a resounding “America there is nothing Irish about corned beef and cabbage!” Okay, there I feel better. Who knew? It is believed that when the Irish came to America corned beef was cheap, readily available
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Food + Drink
Sunday Supper: Adoración’s Spanish Paella
Paella is a classic Spanish dish that is defined as a rice stew A dish made of saffron flavored rice with chicken, shellfish, and a variety of other ingredients cooked together to create a communal style meal, meaning that everyone finds a place around the pan to enjoy. Americans tend to lean into the belief