May 23, 2023

Chili Cook-Off

Will it win a third award?  I hope so.  My "New Year's Chili" will be entered into another chili cook-off this weekend.  I fiddled with it for around 30 years to get it just the way I liked it, and then my favorite chili powder was discontinued.  More fiddling until I was satisfied.  So fingers crossed for another win!

Update:
THIS AWESOME CHILI TOOK THE PRIZE!  Sorry, folks, it's a family secret.

May 15, 2023

Savory Party Bread


This recipe from Taste of Home is one of my favorite appetizer recipes.

CLICK HERE FOR RECIPE

May 14, 2023

Mother's Day 2023


I had a wonderful Mother's Day.  First were piano preludes prior to second and third services at Calvary Chapel, lunch at Olive Garden, Starbucks and my weekly grocery shopping at my favorite market.  I baked some shortcakes mid-afternoon and spent the evening with my "adopted" family - with 9 kids - and we had a BBQ meal which ended with strawberry shortcake.  (It is my favorite dessert.)  Handmade cards from all the kids were so sweet.  Good thing Mondays are my recovery days!!!  Phone calls and gifts from our kids made it all so special!