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…

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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Happy Wednesday, friends ~ off to do a bread baking class!

Cooking with Val

This summer was full of change, challenges and more importantly, blessings in abundance. Our daughter graduated from college, our son was an ROTC Field Training selectee, we drove through 4 states (love Arches Nat’l Park in Utah!) to our 11th assignment, we spent some amazing quality time together and with friends and family. Arches National…

Risotto ~ unravelled

It always amazes me how many lovers of risotto who won’t attempt making the delectable, versatile, creamy dish… I hope you’ll take 20 minutes to make it for your family ~ to make it for yourself! History of Risotto The history of risotto is naturally tied to the history of rice in Italy. While there…

Leaving Home

We keep moving forward, opening new doors, and doing new things, because we’re curious and curiosity keeps leading us down new paths. Walt Disney Once again, I will be without a computer and more importantly, without cookware, kitchen and ingredients… But, not to worry, we should be setting up home around around the 17th, so…

Real Food Served Here!

GMO is one of the latest concerns with food.  As a self-proclaimed foodie, I have to admit ignorance on this one.  I’d like to think its because I use fresh ingredients and I try to make homemade foods for my friends and family!  Because of my love of food and an even greater love for…

The Many Roles We Play ~

Dear friends, the Pavloski family, recently lost a cherished member of their family; Dan and Kathy, I am sorry for your loss ~ respectfully copied from Kathy’s Facebook post: I AM A MILITARY WIFE  I am a military wife — a member of that sisterhood of women who have had the courage to watch their…