Author: delectablediction

I am still plugging away in the kitchen! Please stop by and visit ~ make sure to tell your friends! delectablediction ~ a blog about family, friends & food I hope you enjoy your visit to delectable diction ~ feed your soul, fill your belly, and warm your heart. I wish you the very best~

salad to go ~

What a Christmas! While missing Mom & Dad, brother and sisters-in-law, the bustle of nieces and nephews, we had a full house with all three kids and our Grandson, Levi Gabriel! We took a little side trip to Jackson, Wyoming, where we enjoyed tubing, the incredible scenic views and an educational sleigh ride through the…

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My New Normal

  the house is back in order. the computer room is mine again. bedding has all been changed, rooms aired out, holiday travel has ended and military spouse duties resume… BUT ~ missing the kids; missing the noise and energy and love of my grandson; missing the meals shared together, the laughter shared together, the…

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Happy New Year –

I would like to take a moment to say Happy New Year, happy you! For a lot of us, there is no reason to recreate yourself as a new person… As an older gentleman once responded when I inquired about his day, “I got out of bed this morning; it is a glorious day!” May…

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Spiced Eggnog Spritz Griddle Cakes

            “Then the Grinch thought of something he hadn’t before! What if Christmas, he thought, doesn’t come from a store. What if Christmas…perhaps…means a little bit more!” ― Dr. Seuss     This morning I was inspired by the snow glistening on the rooftops, the Christmas decorations all aglow, and the…

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Chill Folks ~

        Ok, I looked this up, found it a wee bit interesting and wanted to share. What is the difference between chile and chili? As per dictionary.com: Chili and chile are both the pungent fruit of the capsicum, also called chile pepper or chili pepper. But chili is a shortening of chili con carne, a ground beef dish that incorporateschili powder or chili peppers…

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Humble Pie

Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves Philippians 2:3 I am in awe of people ~ selfless giving, never expecting anything in return.  The candle flicker souls who light up the darkest moments of your life; the hand that silently reaches out when you think no…

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Chicken & Cake ~ as promised!

To keep the body in good health is a duty… otherwise we shall not be able to keep our mind strong and clear.  Buddha There have been some rumors flying around the last 10 years or so… they’ve included scathing remarks like, “…like Martha Stewart…”, and, “…do anything ~ I saw her changing a flat…

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Buon Compleano ~ Mexico

              Last night we celebrated my husband’s birthday (and Dad’s, though he was in New Mexico)… I know the date was 13 de Noviembre, but the festive feel and the menu made it seem like cinco de Mayo! The margaritas were made with fresh lime, simple syrup and the tequila…

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step by step

   “share your smile, share your light” Tiramisu quite literally means, “a pick me up.” One of Italy’s most popular, Tiramisu is a rich treat blending the bold flavors of cocoa and espresso with savory mascarpone cheese and wine, layered with lady finger biscuits. At many Italian tables, a meal is often finished with fresh…

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Cooking with Friends

    “Friendship marks a life even more deeply than love. Love risks degenerating into obsession, friendship is never anything but sharing.” ―Elie Wiesel   Last week, I had a wonderful time cooking with and for the fine folks at the Mountain Home AFB AFRC… we had a bread baking class, lots of laughter, and a healthy dose…

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