Tag Archives: eat drink and be merry

Kel’s Savory Sausage, Apple and Sage Stuffing

Here’s a great stuffing recipe, just in time for the holidays. I love the how the hot sausage and crisp, tart apples complement each other. The fresh sage adds a savory, slightly peppery flavor to the stuffing. If you can’t find fresh, … Continue reading

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Sloppy Joes, Slop, Sloppy Joes*

  Have you ever had a Sloppy Joe at Sloppy Joe’s in Key West? I did many moons ago on one of our (several) visits to this Duvall Street institution and remember that it was quite good, although I can’t recall … Continue reading

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Love Pumpkin? Then These Waffles Are For You!

  I recently purchased a small Belgian waffle maker, even though Brad and I don’t eat a lot of waffles. But I did have a coupon, and yes, it was on sale. I figure I’ll get good use out of … Continue reading

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Delish’s Caramel Apple Gelatin Shots

My niece, Angela, recently sent me this recipe from delish.com for caramel apple gelatin shots and I’m so glad she did. And so were the guests at the gathering where I served them! These tasty treats are like caramel apples … Continue reading

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Baked Ziti from The Perfect Diabetes Comfort Food Collection by Robyn Webb

  I was recently invited to participate in a virtual blog book tour for bestselling author, Robyn Webb’s new cookbook, The Perfect Diabetes Comfort Food Collection: 9 Essential Recipes You Need to Create 90 Amazing Complete Meals (American Diabetes Association, … Continue reading

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Kel’s Quick and Easy Shrimp Stir Fry

Here’s a quick and easy stir fry recipe that will please the shrimp lovers in your home. Use large shrimp and, to save even more time, buy them already peeled and deveined. For this version, I used Ponzu sauce, which, … Continue reading

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Kel’s Best Bacon Cheeseburger Stuffed Bell Peppers

Each year I try to create at least one new stuffed pepper recipe, as I truly love how quick and easy they are to assemble and how wonderful they taste. They also reheat well, which is another big plus. This … Continue reading

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Kel’s Fresh Tomato Soup in Cheddar-Lined Bread Bowls

Hello, All! I’m finally back and feeling refreshed after taking a much needed break, the first one in more than five years since I started this blog. I’m really looking forward to fall and cooler weather, and want to share a great basic recipe for … Continue reading

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My Fat Dad’s Cheese Fondue, Book Blog Tour, and Giveaway!

When asked to participate in the My Fat Dad: A Memoir of Food, Love, and Family, with Recipes blog tour, I jumped at the chance. This book received fantastic reviews, and it also gave me the chance to recreate one of its … Continue reading

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Kel’s Old-School Moscow Mule, Perfect for Summer

During our last time in Manhattan, we went to the Russian Tea Room and I was intrigued by what was served in the beautiful, shiny copper mugs. Let’s be honest, even though I bartended for several years, I had never heard … Continue reading

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