Category Archives: Holidays

Thanksgiving for Two

Posted on November 23, 2020 by HelenFern

This year many families are going low key for Thanksgiving. This nasty pandemic is putting a damper on the normal Thanksgiving get togethers. Typically my husband and I go to my niece’s home with the rest of the family – … Continue reading →

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Grilled Shrimp Tacos with Mango Avocado Salsa

Posted on May 5, 2020 by HelenFern

We love shrimp. And we love tacos. What a combo they make! And how much better if it’s grilled? (Fewer dishes!) So in honor of Cinco de Mayo, go out and grill a taco!

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Green Eggs and Ham – The Easy Way!

Posted on March 14, 2020 by HelenFern

One of my favorite Dr. Seuss books is the infamous, Green Eggs and Ham. When I was a preschool teacher, we made green eggs and ham in class every St. Patrick’s Day. Only we added green food color and made … Continue reading →

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Cajun Crawfish Tails

Posted on February 21, 2020 by HelenFern

Mardi Gras starts next Tuesday. Hmm…what to cook? Like lobster? Well crawfish are the lobster’s fresh water cousin. Also known as crayfish and crawdads, there are only two species that we eat – and most of them come from Louisiana, … Continue reading →

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It’s the Great Cookie Exchange!

Posted on December 3, 2019 by HelenFern

Cookies, cookies, cookies!! It’s a cookie exchange! Here is the place to find some recipes for cookies and to share your own amazing ideas – Year around!  Cookies aren’t just for Christmas you know – Cookies have been around for … Continue reading →

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