Green Chicken Chili, Slow-Cooker

INGREDIENTS Mix chicken, potatoes, salsa, broth, cumin, salt, and pepper in slow cooker. Cover and cook until chicken shreds easily with a fork and sweet potatoes are tender, about 4 hours on high or 6 hours on low. Add beans during last 30 minutes of cooking. Shred chicken in slow cooker with 2 forks. Taste…

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Pork Tenderloin, Spiced with Cherry-Thyme Pan Sauce

INGREDIENTS PREPARATION 1. Combine coriander, 1 tsp. salt, and 1/4 tsp. pepper in a small bowl. Rub pork with spice mixture.2. Heat oil in a 12″ heavy skillet over medium-high until hot but not smoking. Reduce heat to medium and cook pork, turning occasionally, until meat is browned on all sides and an instant-read thermometer…

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Spiced Quinoa and Chickpea Bites

1 (14.5-oz.) can chickpeas, drained, rinsed 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 garlic cloves, peeled, smashed 1 tsp. kosher salt 1/2 tsp. ground cumin 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper (optional) 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon 1 large egg 2 Tbsp. smooth almond butter or sunbutter 1 1/4 cups cooked quinoa (preferably red) Vegetable oil (for frying; about…

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Butternut Squash Soup with Brie & Cheddar

Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 45 minutesServings: 6Calories Per Serving: 419 kcal 3 tablespoons salted butter2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil1 yellow onion, chopped2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage2-3 cups cubed butternut squash1/4 cup all-purpose flour3 cups bone, chicken, or vegetable broth1 bottle/can (12 ounce) pumpkin beer/cider2 cups whole milk1 cup chopped broccoli2-3 cups shredded cheddar cheese4 ounces creamy brie, cubed1/4 teaspoon cayennekosher salt and black pepper 1. Melt together the butter and olive oil in…

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White Cheddar Puffs With Green Onions

1 cup water1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, cut into 4 pieces1/2 teaspoon coarse kosher salt plus additional for sprinkling1 cup plus 2 tablespoons all purpose flour4 large eggs1 1/2 cups (packed) grated extra-sharp white cheddar cheese2/3 cup minced green onions Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Bring 1 cup water, butter, and 1/2 teaspoon…

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Dubai, Cambodia, Vietnam, Honolulu – Oct.-Nov. 2025

Travel itinerary and destinations, October-November 2025.

Click Here for a Photobook of the Entire Trip This was the fulfillment of a dream, and the last thing on Gail’s Bucket-List. The travel itself was wearying for two eighty-somethings (see the Boarding Passes on the back cover), but we made it—learned a lot and met some great people. Hope you enjoy the photos.

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Family UnCruise to Alaska with TransCanada RR ~ July 2025

Alaska family adventure photo collage, July 2025.

Click Here for a Photobook of entire trip This was a terrific adventure for our entire family. The eight of us, Jerry & Gail (aka The Patriarch & Matriarch”), Jamie and his daughter, Meagan, and her husband, Caleb, and Paige and her husband, Devin, and son. Devin James, met in Juneau and boarded the Wilderness…

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Pear & Candied Pecan Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette

Candied Pecans: Add brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, vanilla and water to a small skillet on medium heat. Stir until the mixture starts to bubble, about 2 minutes. Add pecans to the skillet and stir for about 3 minutes. They should be completely coated in the sugar mix and have a fragrant smell. Pour onto a…

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