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Friday’s Fixin’s: Italian Vegetable Stew

Italian Vegetable Stew Happy Friday and Happy Weekend! How was the first week back at work & school?  I must say that I was overjoyed to be back in a routine. As much as I love time off, the truth is that I’ve always been a schedule-loving kind of girl. This week, Maili, Blue and I were… Continue reading Friday’s Fixin’s: Italian Vegetable Stew

Friday’s Fixin’s: Gingerbread Cookies

Gingerbread Cookies with Royal Icing What’s Christmas time without Gingerbread cookies?  I can’t imagine!  Today’s recipe comes straight from dear Maili Brocke, my dear friend and chef extraordinaire. By all accounts, her gingerbread cookies are legendary.  Suddenly Seven and I will be trying these this weekend.  Without further ado, here is Maili! ———————— Gingerbread Cookies… Continue reading Friday’s Fixin’s: Gingerbread Cookies

Friday’s Fixin’s: How to Cook a Turkey

How to Cook a Turkey Once a year, on Thanksgiving, I eat Turkey. And I eat dairy. There. I admitted it. Now that I’ve admitted it, I am thrilled to share the instructions for how to cook an amazing, drool-inducing turkey.  Chef Maili and Elizabeth Messina collaborated on this project (combining Maili’s words with Elizabeth’s… Continue reading Friday’s Fixin’s: How to Cook a Turkey

How to Cut a Watermelon for Salad

After making this week’s Friday’s Fixin’s recipe, it occurred to us that it would be a super idea to share with you how to cut a watermelon for salad.  I always learn so much when I’m in the kitchen with Maili and it’s a great Silver Lining to be able to share the information with you all!… Continue reading How to Cut a Watermelon for Salad

Friday's Fixin's: Summer Watermelon and Feta Salad

 Happy Summer!  Can you believe that it is already July 12th?  Is summer flying or what?  I always feel like after July 4th, time seems to move at warp speed. I wish that there were a magic switch to slow down time. Alas. Anyhoo, I’m thrilled to share the most PERFECT summer salad with you.  Chef… Continue reading Friday's Fixin's: Summer Watermelon and Feta Salad

Friday's Fixin's: The Best Protein Packed Vegetable Soup

When we were playing around in the kitchen last week, Maili waved her magic creative cooking wand and came up with this amazing and fantabulous soup. I happen to think that it’s the best vegetable soup – ever. Oh dear heavens is it ever good. I scorched my tongue because I ate it when it… Continue reading Friday's Fixin's: The Best Protein Packed Vegetable Soup

Friday's Fixin's: Roasted Beets

Beets are one of my favorite foods. I liked beets before I had breast cancer. The Silver Lining is that there are gobs of anti-cancer benefits of eating beets. One of the great things about beets is that they are available year-round, so whenever the craving occurs (and after you try this recipe, I pretty much guarantee… Continue reading Friday's Fixin's: Roasted Beets

Friday's Fixin's is Back with Hot Grapes 'N Kale!

Welcome back to Friday’s Fixin’s!  The last couple of weeks have been all-consumed with work and I haven’t been spending time trying new recipes. Suddenly Seven and the HOTY have been very patient with me – thankfully! Well, I have joyously been back in the kitchen with my friend, Chef Maili Halme. Playing with her… Continue reading Friday's Fixin's is Back with Hot Grapes 'N Kale!