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Gazpacho and salad. 8/9/25

My friend, Sophia, is visiting me for the next two weeks. Of course I want to make her all of my best dishes. But it is really hot here. Probably close to 100F today so I cannot make anything that … Continue reading

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Weekly Menu. July 28-August 3, 2025

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Chicken and gravy with mashed potatoes and gravy. 6/27/25

Ah, a dinner like my mom used to make! Except for the fact that we never ate broccoli because my father did not like it. He was a green bean fan. Pretty much anything my father did not like we … Continue reading

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Weekly Menu. June 9-15, 2025

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Weekly Menu May 19-25, 2025

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Weekly Menu. January 6-12, 2025

This week we have three events. Our daughter, Sarah, is going to start making one shared dinner per week. We do not know what it will be yet. The other event is our grandson’s birthday. We are meeting at our … Continue reading

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New England clam chowder 1/4/25

Although I grew up close to New York City I never, ever had Manhattan clam chowder. My father had an iron rule against any type of seafood. He hated it and it was not allowed in our house, period, end … Continue reading

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Oven-baked salmon with mustard sauce, rice, and Brussels sprouts. 1/3/25

Our salmon is thawed and is the partial star of our dinner on Friday night. I say partial because the Brussels sprouts and mustard sauce are both stars too. John cooks the salmon in a 400F oven for about 15 … Continue reading

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Chickpea stew with ditalini and 6 vegetables 1/2/25

We are supposed to be preparing salmon tonight but we do not take the salmon out of the freezer in time for it to thaw. So we change gears and make Thursday’s dinner plan tonight. Chickpea stew is one of … Continue reading

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Black-eyed peas and sausage with cornbread. 1/1/25

Black-eyed peas are supposed to bring good fortune if you eat them on New Year’s Eve or New Year’s Day. And who doesn’t need a little more good fortune!? My recipe comes from Food and Wine. https://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/black-eyed-pea-stew-sausage I have to … Continue reading

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