Thaw Out in Pembroke Pines
If you’re tired of the cold weather and need to warm your bones, come to Pembroke Pines and park your camper at CB Smith Park. This area of Florida is the warmest in the nation in January and your family … Continued
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Spaghetti Bolognese
Make this Spaghetti Bolognese for National Spaghetti Day and it’s going to become your favorite sauce. This recipe came from a magazine many, many years ago – maybe Better Homes & Gardens. While not a traditional bolognese sauce, it’s a … Continued
Aunt Deb’s Turkey Meatloaf
This turkey meatloaf is a tasty substitution for those of you who don’t eat beef – or who say they don’t like meatloaf. We make at least one a month in our house – and you get “Simply the Best” … Continued
Ganache is a Fancy Word for Melted Chocolate
Learn how to make a thin to thick ganache and you will be on the way to wowing and amazing your family and friends with chocolate delights. You will want to cover everything in chocolate! For bittersweet or semisweet chocolate … Continued
Feel As If You’re in Europe
Charlottseville, VA will make you feel as if you are in Europe – come transport yourself. Close to Washington, D.C. and Richmond, there’s a ton of things to enjoy during your stay. Rich history, vibrant arts community, and outdoor recreation options galore makes C’ville a … Continued
Lime Ice Box Cake
Lime Icebox Cake, known as a Carlota in Spanish, is a cool, creamy no-bake treat that layers a cream filling with crisp GOYA® Maria Cookies. Here, we whisk together cream cheese, condensed and evaporated milk with lime juice and zest … Continued
Coconut Macaroons
One of the easiest and tastiest cookies to make! These get made at our house every Holiday Season and are always a favorite. If you can whip egg whites – you can make these! I always make a double batch … Continued
Italian Coconut Cream Cake
Ingredients 5 large eggs, separated 1 cup butter, softened 1-2/3 cups sugar 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup buttermilk 1-1/3 cups sweetened shredded coconut 1 cup chopped pecans, toasted … Continued
Thanksgiving Indian Pudding
Indian Pudding is a warm baked custard that uses native cornmeal, milk, molasses, and cinnamon. Some recipes call for raisins as well. It’s a delicious, cozy dessert—and a great alternative to pies for the holidays! Make in advance and just … Continued
Celebrate Thanksgiving at River’s End, Tybee Island
Often referred to as Savannah’s Beach, Tybee Island offers visitors a place for all seasons with sandy beaches, great fishing, and rich history at every turn, an iconic lighthouse, and tons of cute shops to explore, Tybee Island is a … Continued
Cats Are a Purrrrfect Camping Companion
Why a Cat is the Purrfect RV Companion Yes, You Can Train A Cat Contrary to what most people think, camping with a cat is not only possible but fun! Cats are incredibly adaptive creatures and with a little patience … Continued
Jalapeño Popper Chicken
Who doesn’t love jalapeño poppers? They’re a fantastic appetizer but how about a main dish? This is the recipe to make! Ingredients 4 slices thick cut bacon, diced 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 tablespoon butter 4 (1-pound, total) boneless, skinless … Continued
It’s National Golf Month at Angel Fire Resort
New Mexico is blessed with many enchanting golf courses to play! We suggest Angel Fire Resort for a challenging, high elevation course with layouts for all skill levels and was named one of the Top 10 High Elevation courses in … Continued
It’s National Peach Month
You’re going to love this recipe because it’s so easy to make and looks so fancy! Not to mention being yummy too! It’s basically a freeform pie and you use a store bought dough! Other fruits can be substituted if … Continued
National Zucchini Day is Here!
National Zucchini Day is Here and here is a fabulous recipe for using the excess or gifts you might receive! – whether left on your doorstep or in the mailbox or your own garden bounty! Ingredients 2¼ cups sifted all … Continued
It’s National Blueberry Month!
Referred to as a “Super Food”, blueberries pack a bunch of good things in them, especially antioxidants. Here they are combined with lemon and cream cheese for a dynamite coffee cake! Anyone’s mouth watering besides mine????? INGREDIENTS Lemon Sour Cream … Continued
It’s National Hot Dog Month
And, nothing beats a chile dog – in our humble opinon! The hot dog chile is cooked a particular way so that it’s a perfect topping. If you want to throw some New Mexico heat into it, you know how! … Continued
Watermelon Salad – Greek Style
Ingredients: 3 cups cubed watermelon 2 large ripe tomatoes1 medium cucumber1 small red onion1⁄3 cup pitted kalamata olives1⁄3 cup crumbled fetaSome chopped parsley and mint Olive oil and red-wine vinegar Salt and pepper Preparation: In a large bowl combine 3 … Continued
Sweet Bacon Wrapped Breadsticks for Celebrating any Holiday
Sweet Bacon Wrapped Breadsticks for celebrating any holiday are easy to make and easy for guests to enjoy. It’s candied bacon wrapped around a thin breadstick. We can think of several variations on this – see them at the bottom of the page! This is … Continued
Tacoma is a Trip!
And you will want to go after reading this! If you appreciate culture, creativity, classic cars, and city sophistication, surrounded by breathtaking scenery – it can all be found in Tacoma’s downtown and Puget Sound area. The city’s many districts … Continued