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A Quick Fix for a Football Night Get-Together, or for the upcoming Basketball Season.
It's a recipe that is easy and good! These tasty sandwiches would be great for a football game or basketball party at your home. If having a party just make enough extras, refrigerate if you make ahead of time and you can easily pop these into your oven when you're ready. In 15 to 20 minutes you can serve! Add chips, sausa, or whatever you wish, to make for a fun filled evening. Give these a try!
The Day After Thanksgiving, Hearty Soup.
How about using some of your leftover turkey in a hearty turkey soup? We all love the turkey sandwich with the fixings and mayo, but save 2 cups for a wonderful filling soup. Pretty easy to make, you probably have most of the stuff in your pantry. But if not, they are easy products to grab at the grocery store. It's easy. Let's begin.
Mushroom Soup with Chives, Another Simple Supper.
Here is another simple supper for you working moms. This may not be favored by your kids if they don't care for mushrooms, not everyone does. But it could be served as an appetizer for adult guests. Or serve as a lunchtime delight for the ladies. It's that good! Personally, we all love mushroom anything, so this is popular when we get together. Here's what I use:
Only 30 Minutes to a Sausage/ Veggie Soup the Whole Family Will Enjoy.
If I have to cook, it's got to be easy and quick. I can handle this, it has some protein, veggies, good fiber and delicious. I start with: 1 pound of ground Italian sausage. To that, I add 1 Onion, sliced up.
Grits, with a Touch of Sunshine.
As a northener, we don't eat grits. We eat oatmeal up north. I never had grits until recently, when my neighbor surprised me the other day. It never fails, she invites me for coffee, almost daily, and she always has some food prepared. Bulgar is another of her breakfast specialties. I learned this recipe from my Ukranian neighbor. (Apparently, they eat grits too). Anyhow, I thought I'd share it with you. It's a bit fancy, but easy to make, and perhaps a weekend breakfast treat. I had her review this for her consent, as well as accuracy. Her recipe was in Russian. Here's the interpretation.
A Special Morning Coffee, Like You're in the Islands, with Rum and Coconut!
As you've noticed, I write alot about coffee and creative uses and with different flavors. This is a Weekend Coffee, as it contains a touch of Rum. However, You can use rum extract if you prefer. Pretend you're in the tropics! I can never find decent pictures, so use your creative mind.
A Hearty Breakfast Sandwich, To Start Your Day Off Well.
I eat breakfast every day, sometimes a decent cereal, or oatmeal, or maybe eggs with a piece of toast. But on the weekends, this is a delicious way to begin the weekend. Here is one of my favorite breakfast sandwich. Anything with cheddar and bacon is good, right? You'll have to picture in your mind, pictures are not very good.
Cheesecake with a Cappuccino Swirl
I was going to write about something pumpkin with coffee, but after I got my pumpkin latte at Starbucks, then saw the multitude of pumpkin cakes, cookies etc. in the grocery store, I changed my mind. There is plenty of pumpkin delights out there, so I'm going to tell you my cappuccino swirl cheesecake that I make. You'll need to prepare ahead of time, either early in the day, or the day before. It's easy and takes only 15 minutes to put together. So give it a try!
Try an Almond Chocolate Coffee or Hot Cappuccino Float for your Guests.
I like this when I'm craving chocolate and something sweet. But it is certainly grand to serve guests. This is simple and again, like all coffee recipes, satisfying. Place 1/2 cup of ground coffee in your coffee filter, Put 2 1/2 cups of cold water in your brewer. In the empty coffee pot, add 2 tablespoons of regular sugar. Brew the coffee and when done brewing, add 1/4 teaspoon of almond extract.
Another Treat Made with Coffee, your Guests Will Love.
Angel food cake is a light, airy dessert made primarily from egg whites, sugar, and flour. It's known for its delicate texture and mild sweetness, making it a perfect base for fresh fruit toppings or whipped cream. However, adding coffee, brings it up to the next level! You have to try it to believe it!
Coffee Date Nut Bread: A Convenient Treat for Your Smoothie
Ok, so here is a simple recipe to make ahead to grab and go with your coffee smoothie. First of all, honestly, I don't care to bake, so I use a boxed date nut mix. I know, I have alot of time to make it homemade, but I don't want to bake. Coffee Date Nut Bread is a delicious, hearty loaf that combines the sweetness of dates with the crunch of nuts. Try my simple recipe to make this flavorful bread:
Delicious Coffee Smoothie for a Refreshing Morning
As a coffee person, I like to experiment with my coffee drinks. As my "name" suggests, I usually go for dark roast black coffee. But as I age, I like to try new things. Try my simple and delicious Coffee Smoothie recipe:
Seniors: Paper or Digital? Choosing Comfort or Convenience
Although I work on the computer and iphone daily, I still prefer written notes for groceries and errands. I grew up with a pencil in my hand. I still send actual cards in the mail. Whether we seniors prefer written notes or digital notes often depends on our comfort with technology and personal preferences.
A Senior Seeking Change: Reflections on Life, Loss, and a Journey Back to My Roots
The hurricane destruction has been fierce here in N.C. I'm seeing grocery store shelves, completely empty at major areas. Helicoptors are bringing in supplies for survivors. People are feeling isolated. The sadness is hard to overcome. So many people suffering, here and abroad. My Ukranian neighbor cries daily at her country's destruction. The news is so very hard to watch, so I have to find comedies to lift and help my feelings. It's been very hard to sit at my computer to even write an article.
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I am a seventy something woman, living successfully with Rheumatoid arthritis for over 46 years. Professionally I am a retired registered nurse, from NY, and would like to share my years of disability as well as joy from this crippling disease.
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