Monthly Archives: September 2012

Pork tenderloin with butternut squash and Brussels sprouts

Pork tenderloin is so difficult to cook without it getting all dried out. John does a wonderful job with it, though. He tied the roast so that the thinner part overlapped and the pork was a neat, consistently thick piece … Continue reading

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Chicken Monday – September 10, 2012

Ah, back to sane eating! After dining out in Las Vegas on Saturday and eating on the road on Sunday, it was so nice to cook a regular Chicken Monday again. And what could be more typical of my Chicken … Continue reading

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Scallops with mashed potatoes and Brussels sprouts – September 5, 2012

We decided on a menu for the week that Jonathan was visiting and pretty much stuck to it. We had burgers, fish tacos, turkey chili, and scallops. On Friday night and Saturday, we ate out. This was our scallop meal … Continue reading

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Burgers with Texas caviar and cole slaw – September 3, 2012

Happy Labor Day! Today is even happier since our good friends, Eileen and Jim, have become first time grandparents today. Congratulations to Ali and Van on the birth of their son on Labor Day (how apropos!) It’s a grim time … Continue reading

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Seared tuna with sesame rice and roasted green beans – September 2, 2012

On Saturday, John, Jonathan and I took the trip through Yosemite National Park to St. George. Jon loves to come to St. George and I am sure we will be very busy playing tennis, golf, hiking, swimming, etc. On Saturday … Continue reading

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