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Eleanor Braddock’s Savory Custard (Ham and Cheddar Quiche) Recipe

In a few days I will post a review of Tamera Alexander's new book, A Beauty So Rare.  In the meantime, I came across this recipe from her book (thanks to Tamera for sharing it!). I knew I had to share it with you. We love quiche in our family, especially ham and cheddar, so… Continue reading Eleanor Braddock’s Savory Custard (Ham and Cheddar Quiche) Recipe

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Butternut Squash Soup

Fall temperatures have finally reached Houston! We are certainly enjoying our brisk 60 degree days.  I know many of my northern friends just cringed as they read that sentence, but yes we consider 60 degrees to be fall here in the South.  I even wore long sleeves today!  No jacket, but a long sleeve sweater… Continue reading Butternut Squash Soup

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Bacon, Apple Raspberry Vinaigrette Salad

I love Pinterest! I have found several awesome recipes on that site. This is one of those recipes. After trying it I just knew I had to share it with all of you. It is easy to make and tastes like summer on a fork.  Here is the website where I found the original recipe:… Continue reading Bacon, Apple Raspberry Vinaigrette Salad

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Our favorite Banana Bread Recipe

The warm spicy smell of banana bread baking in the oven always draws my kids into our kitchen. I believe hot banana bread right out of the oven is one of the best tastes in the world. It is so comforting and soothing. The warmth, as you take that first bite, just spreads from the… Continue reading Our favorite Banana Bread Recipe

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Quiche Lorraine

During the hot summer months, one of our favorite evening meals consists of Quiche Lorraine, a simple salad, and crusty French bread.  It is a light meal and easy to prepare, which is perfect on those days when the temperature outside climbs up over 100 degrees.  I found the base for my current recipe online… Continue reading Quiche Lorraine

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Welcome back to my kitchen

Welcome to our kitchen. I tend to run a pretty tight ship in my kitchen. We have breakfast, lunch and dinner at home most days. I plan my menus ahead of time, since it is easier to know each morning what I will be cooking for dinner that night.  Lately, since I have started writing… Continue reading Welcome back to my kitchen