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campfire cooking 101 :: chili con carne

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We recently took a back-woods camping trip.  We were hoping for more of a back-country experience, but it was decidedly much more back-woods. Our adventure took place in the Nez Perce National Forest at a location in which we were lead to believe was more remote and secluded than it truly was.  The lack of [...]

carbonnade à la flamande

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It was a dark and story evening. Howling winds, driving rain, beautiful April weather and we were having company for dinner.  Not just any company but like long-lost-family type company.  It was also a school night, and I was in dire need of some comfort food.  I am so glad that I chose this Belgian [...]

super sliders two ways and a libation

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What is the definition of a Super Nun? Whatcha makin’ for Superbowl Sunday?  Who is your favorite team?  I have to admit that I have no idea who the teams are that are up for the title this year.  That is no different from any other year though.  Maybe it is because I am married [...]

ultimate one pot meal

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This is the best fast weeknight dinner full of nutritional variety. It can be whipped up in less than a half hour easy. Another plus, the ingredients are easy to have in your pantry. Sausage or other meat in the freezer or leftover meat from a meal earlier in the week, most everything else should [...]

Mighty Tasty Buffalo Tacos

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Another kid friendly meal for the month, and this one is a real plate licker. In case you haven’t heard, dad is gone for the month, that leaves mom looking for simple dinners that don’t have anyone turning up their noses. While dad is living the high life in Dubai and Bier trinken und feiern [...]

Biltong, A Lekker Adventure

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Voortrekkers we are not, we do not even have a covered wagon for goodness sake, but we are trekking ahead even without the biltong. We are no different from all the South African expats, we are longing for a taste of the memory. That is why the decision that an undertaking in the art of [...]

Speedy Spaghetti & Meatballs

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I know what you are thinking, meatballs are not speedy. They are something you might make if you were feeling very ambitious and had a lot of time on your hands. Well, not true. I made this dinner in a half hour. Yep, that makes it a 30 minute meal. I am sure that Ms. [...]

Goulash Soup

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Changing back to standard time is great in the morning, but the dark afternoons don’t please me. So time to break out the comfort food. My plan was to fill the house with the aroma of something cooking on the stove all day. Well my chuck roast did not want to defrost so I enlisted [...]

Oma’s mince stew (it’s NOT a stew)

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updated 29 Jan 09 Now I do have a photo. This was a dinner again this evening. As you can see I am not big on fussy food. This is about as rustic as you can get. A great mix of veggies, meat and potatoes. It is a great way to use up leftovers. Be [...]