The last couple of months, I have been seeing recipes in magazines and on cooking shows for “ragout” (pronounced like “ragoo”). I had no clue what this was so I did a little search and found out that ragout is a French term for a stew that is eaten as a main dish. Traditional methods require a slow cooked dish, with or without meat, and basically any type of vegetables or spices you desire. That being said, who has time for that crap? So, I decided to come up with an Easy Beef and Vegetable Ragout that can be…
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Continue ReadingThis week, I am a day late and a dollar short… and because I don’t wanna hear Nana complain I didn’t do the Wednesday Hodgepodge… here it is – late. Enjoy!
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Continue ReadingA very good friend of mine is trying to eat healthier and I started thinking to myself… I am too dang old to not be eating healthy. So, I am back on the bandwagon again. I rejoined Weight Watchers and have been on the lookout for healthy recipes or recipes that I can makeover to be healthier. Last night, we had this delicious Chicken and Broccoli Gratin… at only 5 SmartPoints™ and 165 calories per serving, you can’t go wrong with this one! Enjoy!
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Happy Wednesday! Today’s Wednesday Hodgepodge is focused on springtime. And, I have even included a bonus Wordless Wednesday photo! Join Joyce and the rest of us for some Wednesday Hodgepodge fun! Enjoy!
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Continue ReadingThis Handkerchief Table Runner is a project I shared a few years ago. I love having this table runner on the table because it is so Spring-like. I thought a repost for Throwback Thursday was definitely in order. If you can sew a straight line… you can make this fun table runner. I promise.
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Continue ReadingHappy Spring and Happy Wednesday! Joyce has a bunch of Spring questions this week for Wednesday Hodgepodge… so, read on!
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Continue ReadingAre you looking for easy egg decorating ideas? Do you not want to mess with the dye and vinegar and all that messiness? Then look no more! These eggs are super cute and so easy to make… even for younger kids. Mo and I had a blast choosing our tidbits to make the eggs’ faces and outfits. Well, until she ate my egg… but that’s another story. These easy egg decorating ideas are perfect for hard boiled eggs or chocolate eggs! Gather your supplies and get crafting!
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Happy Wednesday! This week’s Wednesday Hodgepodge is all about the green since tomorrow is St. Patrick’s Day. Do you have plans to partake of the green beer? We are headed to a Bluejackets game in Columbus – they are playing the Red Wings – and I am super excited! Not because I like hockey… because we are sitting in a suite with some people from Don’s work. How cool is that?! I am sure I will be TIRED on Friday, but it will be worth it. Let’s get hoppin’ on the Wednesday Hodgepodge, shall we?
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Continue ReadingThere are a lot of books that have made an impact on my life growing up and into adulthood. One of my favorite authors, of all time, is Dr. Seuss. Dr. Seuss’s rhyming stories have followed me through life and have given me idioms to enjoy life to the fullest. Dr. Seuss has popped up in obscure places… Oh The Places You’ll Go! was read to us at high school graduation. When graduating with my master’s degree, one of my good friends sent me Seuss-isms! that is now sitting on the shelf in my office. And, I am probably one…
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Happy Wednesday ya’ll! Hope you are staying warm or even enjoying some spring-like weather. We’ve had rain and wind and then today it was snowing after a few spring days. Welcome to Ohio. Since today is Wednesday, it’s time for Wednesday Hodgepodge… a fun blog hop where Joyce provides the questions and we provide the answers… read on for some randomness on a Wednesday!