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Honey and Lemon Hot Toddy

Honey Drink-1508-2It seems colds and sore throats are going around and our house has not escaped the seasonal aliments of our cooler climate. When I was a kid my Dad would make us a hot concoction of honey and lemon juice at bedtime and when we were older a little whiskey or brandy added… he was a great believer in this remedy for colds and flues and said it would make us feel better. Continue reading “Honey and Lemon Hot Toddy”

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Christmas Leftovers

Christmas Pudding Ice Cream

Thought I would check in and say hello and write a quick post as I have not done much blogging these past few weeks. Sometimes your energies are needed elsewhere and it’s not always possible to keep up with everything… unless of course you are super women. Continue reading “Christmas Leftovers”

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Spicy Sweet Potato Soup from the “Soup for Syria” Cookbook

Sweet Potato Soup-0333One of my favorite comfort foods is soup. Hot, cold, spicy, sweet, sour, hearty or light… there’s a soup out there for everyone. Recently I pick up a copy of “Soup for Syria,” a cookbook compiled of soup recipes from well-known chefs and cookbook authors from around the world. All proceeds from the sale of this cookbook go towards the plight of the Syrian refugees and this beautifully illustrated book would also make a wonderful gift for Christmas. Every little helps. Continue reading “Spicy Sweet Potato Soup from the “Soup for Syria” Cookbook”