I’ve been thinking a lot about Thanksgiving this year. As they say, “in these unprecedented times” Thanksgiving day/dinner will be like none other for many of us. Whether you gathered with our own family, your Tanglewood family, dined out, or whatever it was, it’s probably going to be different for sure. Don’t feel obligated to…
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Chocolate Mousse
by Selena Freeland •
If you supported the recent lasagna dinner fundraiser you most likely got to enjoy this delicious Chocolate Mousse firsthand! Paula Novak made this and is sharing the recipe because it’s too wonderful to not! Chocolate Mousse 1 cup Oreo cookie crumbs 2 tsp. melted butter 10 oz. semisweet chocolate, chopped or use chips (I used…
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Delicious Pumpkin Cookies
by Selena Freeland •
Fall is right around the corner! While I love being here in Tanglewood and sunny Florida, I have to admit I am going to miss fall in Ohio and watching the colors change. I’ll also admit I don’t like what follows fall up north so that’s why I am here. A few things about these…
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Homemade Pimento Cheese Spread
by Selena Freeland •
Lately with these sweltering days I wanted something not only a bit lighter for lunch, but something different. I have loved and enjoyed pimento cheese spread out of a jar or a plastic tub from the grocery for years, BUT I have never made it fresh myself! I will put it on crackers, sliced cucumbers,…
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Just a Pound or Two
by Selena Freeland •
There are so many meals you can create out of a pound or two of ground beef. The options seem endless. I prefer a quick and easy meal most days but sometimes I feel like putting in the effort for a pan of lasagna or cabbage rolls. Since most recipes serve 4, I usually get 2, and sometimes…
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Cooking Out of Your Pantry
by Selena Freeland •
Happy Spring 2020! Today and in the upcoming weeks I will be sharing some meal suggestions with common items you may have in your pantry, freezer, and cupboards. Personally after 40+ days of being in “lockdown” I’ve been fortunate that I have not felt desperate for a lack of items to be able to pull…
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Grape Salad
by Selena Freeland •
Happy Spring! This cool, creamy grape salad would be a great addition to your upcoming Easter dinner or the lazy days of summer days ahead. This recipe serves 10 people, but it can be easily halved. You can substitute “lite” or “reduced calorie” dairy products and use less sugar if desired. The sweetness and crunch…
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8 Can Mexican Chicken Soup
by Selena Freeland •
It’s certainly winter in Florida! One day it’s 55 degrees and 85 the next! When the temperatures drop I look forward putting a pan of soup on the back burner to simmer. The easier the better! This recipe for 8 Can Mexican Chicken Soup fits the bill. It’s easy to substitute items according to your…
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Dippity Doh Dah
by Selena Freeland •
With Super Bowl 54 right around the corner I thought I’d share 3 recipes that are simple to whip up in no time. Serve any of these with your favorite crackers, pretzels, or chopped vegetables and you have a snack that will have them coming back for more. ~~Million Dollar Dip~ ~ 8 oz. whipped…
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Breakfast in a Mug
by Selena Freeland •
I started making BREAKFAST IN A MUG as a teenager when my parents purchased one of the first very large, and very expensive microwave ovens. I scoured the recipe book that came along with it and found a recipe I thought was the “coolest” thing ever! BREAKFAST IN A MUG! The original recipe only called…