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  • I finally tasted Crockpot victory

    As I have mentioned, I am one of the very few Crockpot challenged. I wanted to succeed at being a slow-cooker mama, I just couldn’t seem to get it right. Until now. Since I became blissfully married nearly 10 years ago, my slow-cooker meat always tasted like paper with sauce on it. What happened to…

  • Absolutely Fantastic Potato Soup

    Where I live, it’s a bit gray outside and the weather is all the way down to the lower 70s. For some of you, this may be a summertime temperature, but for me, it is soup weather! And, fortunately, I learned of an absolutely fantastic, creamy, rich soup at my Weight Watchers meeting this week.…

  • Meet Jill, our latest Real (Experienced) Mom

    I am always touched by the stories from the women who so honestly open up their hearts to share their true stories with us on Real (Experienced) Moms. Jill’s story is no exception. Unfortunately Jill didn’t have a relationship with her own mom to model with her children. But I think her trust in the…

  • I CAN do it!

    Some of you may have read of my kitchen calamities on Sunday and efforts on Monday. Well, I have happy news to report from the kitchen: First, I’ll report on the crockpot: As the pork was simmering, my blog was, too. And fortunately the Organizing Junkie was reading. She suggested I shorten the cook time.…

  • Chicken Breast with Spaghetti Squash Carbonara & Chardonnay

    Chicken Breast with Spaghetti Squash Carbonara & Chardonnay

    This recipe might sound like it takes a lot of extra work, but it’s actually much easier to make than it sounds. And the brining makes a fabulous difference, so be sure to plan ahead. Pan-Roasted Chicken Breast with Spaghetti Squash Carbonara Recipe reprinted and (modified a touch) from down home: downtown which features recipes…