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With the weather starting to turn fall-like, I started thinking about different dinners to begin serving in my house. It’s actually the first time it’s just David and I, so I’ll either have to plan different recipes or reduce portion sizes in the ones I have. This one is one of my Moms and I love it! SHEPHERD’S PIE Preheat Oven to 350. Serves 4-6…
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I found a little European heaven in Omaha today! Who knew. The one thing I miss most when I leave Europe is the breakfasts. They are amazing and I could eat them everyday. Dana ZuckerI am a home cook that does things my way. In my kitchen, I make breakfast, pack lunches, prepare snacks, and cook dinner. During the week, we eat real food that…
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Sometimes recipes can be “oh, so easy” and way delicious! These Easiest Scones Ever are my “go to” recipe for an after school snack, when friends show up, to serve with afternoon tea – no clotted cream for me – or just to have around the house on weekends. I use organic ingredients, but that’s my choice. I usually put strawberries on top or whatever…
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Review by our special reporter, age 10. When you’re visiting Mystic in Connecticut, all the dining places are fish related. But if you look in the right places, they have other types of food just as good. Dana ZuckerI am a home cook that does things my way. In my kitchen, I make breakfast, pack lunches, prepare snacks, and cook dinner. During the week, we…
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I made a huge, double batch of these Oatmeal Cookies the morning the twins returned from six weeks in Europe and India. They are one of their favorites. They contain whole grains and are so easy. So, what are you waiting for…. OATMEAL COOKIES Pre-heat oven to 375. INGREDIENTS 1 cup butter – I leave this out the night before, so it is soft in…
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I am getting fit at 46! I said it so it must be done! My house is filled with active people, trihubby works out 2-6 hours a day, dancer daughter dances 6 days a week 3-4 hours a day, gymnasts son works out 6 days a week 3-4 hours a day then there is me. At 45 I was fit running almost everyday and doing…
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For 9 months my husband commuted from our home in Austin, Texas to our soon to be home in the Omaha Old Market. Like many business travelers my husband would arrive late on Sunday and just wanted something good to eat before heading to the hotel. He is not alone, Omaha has a ton of travelers each week. Finding great food late night can…
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Do you have a college bound student? Here are 5 things I learned this week that you need to know about getting kids ready for college. 1. Chegg is not always cheaper! We price shopped for the twins at their school bookstores and Chegg and over 75% were cheaper at the school bookstore. We ended up buying a combination of School Book Store and Chegg,…
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Folks knew when we were moving to Omaha we were into realfood made right. On our two visits to check out the city, both times we were taken to the Kitchen Table for brunch. When I walked in the first time it was like home with reclaimed wood and bread cooling on the counter. Kitchen Table is located a couple blocks West of Old…
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Perfecting the art of simple syrups can help turn you into the perfect hostess. Use the recipes below as an inspiration to create what you like. My trihubby and I are at a new stage in our lives. With the twins away for the summer and then off to college when they get back, we have a lot more time to play. So, what…
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A little introduction to why Omaha. Life has taken us all over and I have had the great fortune to live in some amazing foodie cities including New York City and Austin. I consider myself very lucky but at the same time I have become very picky about what I eat. Five weeks ago we moved to Omaha, Nebraska as our final move. We decided…
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When you have teens traveling on their own, you will get…and from Cassis, France to Omaha, Nebraska this happens… It is rare when the twins are traveling that I would be more than 3 feet from my cell phone. But with the thunder and lightning this morning, I left it inside. I came back to 2 missed calls and 4 whatsapp messages. Let’s just say,…
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