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Corn and Cheese Chowder Recipe Version II

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I shared the recipe for Corn & Cheese Chowder back in February. Today I made it again for dinner. I would love to make it more often, but the cream and cheese does not make it the healthiest of soups regardless of how deliciously warm and comforting it is. I change up recipes often and [...]

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Corn and Cheese Chowder

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It is a cold and wintery day here in St. Louis today. I ran to the grocery store this morning before it got slick and decided that soup would be a good meal this evening. Over the weekend I watched The Pioneer Woman on TV – it’s a good show – and she mad this [...]

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One Hour Meal Challenge and Giveaway

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So Bertolli has offered up a challenge to create a one hour weeknight meal, well not all of our meals are at dinner with varying schedules. As I mentioned the other day, Hubby and I are struggling with some things and so when we have the chance to have a nice quiet meal together, no [...]

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Best Ham and Beans Recipe Ever

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I think ham and beans are something you either love or hate. Hubby loves them, I hate them. However I am a nice wife and make a big pot of ham and beans a couple of times of year for him. Today was one of those days and I thought I would share the recipe [...]

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Soup may help you lose fat

January 3, 2012 Food

Soups are one of my favorite foods – I eat them year round no matter what the weather. In the winter though I eat more because it is so nice to warm up with a bowl of hearty soup. Today I was reading the Dole Nutrition Institute January E-newsletter and the Soup Paradox story jumped [...]

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The London Tea Room For Lunch With the Ladies

November 25, 2011 Food

A few weeks ago I had the pleasure of having tea with Danyelle and her daughter, the Chicklet at a place that was new to me in St. Louis, The London Tea Room. They have wonderful tea (I had chamomile) and also so delicious soup (you must try the tomato) and sandwiches. While Danyelle and [...]

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Qdoba Mexican Gumbo

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Since Qdoba started opening stores here in the St. Louis area (they are all over the country – not just St. Louis) I have been a fan. The first time I went I ordered, upon recommendation of the staff, the naked chicken queso burrito and have been getting that same thing all this time. For [...]

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Beefy Barley and Mushroom Soup

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I posted my original recipe for this last year. Yesterday I made it again and it was still so yummy but I made a few changes to my recipe yesterday. Both are very good, my changes were solely based on what I had on hand in the house. I wanted to share these options with [...]

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Beefy Barley and Mushroom Soup Recipe

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I am patting myself on the back with this homemade soup. It is SO good! Just so wonderfully flavorful and just the right consistency. Mmm, mmm, good! If you try it please be sure to let me know how you like it. Beefy Barley & Mushroom Soup Recipe by Robyn Wright 1 lb beef (I [...]

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Cauliflower-Cheddar Soup

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Tonight I made a Rachael Ray recipe from her show a few weeks ago. Her recipes we tend to either love or hate, no in between for some reason. Anyway, tonight I made Cauliflower-Cheddar Soup and it was wonderful! Very thick, full of flavor, and perfect for the super cold day we have had. I [...]

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