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New England Post Cards / Favorite Photos

Posted on May 16, 2018 by

Postcards are a way of saving memories. Since I’ll soon be starting my seventh year writing Back Road Journal, I thought it would be fun to share some of my favorite memories and photos through the next several posts called … Continue reading →

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Stuffed Cabbage Rolls

Posted on February 5, 2018 by

Each year when my grandmother would ask me what I wanted for my birthday, my answer was always the same, “stuffed cabbage rolls“. It is not exactly what a young girl might want for a special occasion but I absolutely … Continue reading →

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Sausage, Kale And Black-eyed Pea Risotto

Posted on January 20, 2018 by

Creamy Risotto With Italian Sausage, Kale And Black-eyed Peas is so good that your friends and family will all want the recipe. That is what happened to me when I took it to a gathering of friends on New Year’s Day. … Continue reading →

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Shrimp Cocktail Phyllo Bites

Posted on December 31, 2017 by

Serve these super easy Shrimp Cocktail Phyllo Bites at your next cocktail party, at the beginning of a small dinner party or at any festive celebration and they will be an instant hit. What could be better than a crispy … Continue reading →

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Christmas Wishes

Posted on December 24, 2017 by

CHRISTMAS WISHES I wish you a moment of peace, a moment of silence, a moment of serenity. I wish you  a magical holiday season  with family and friends. I wish you a joyous Merry Christmas and a New Year full … Continue reading →

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What A Tale To Tell

Posted on September 29, 2017 by

What A Tale To Tell. First it starts with a Hurricane named Irma. The week before the hurricane made landfall in Florida was one of worry and concern for my husband and I. Our home is only a mile from … Continue reading →

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Almond Olive Oil Cake With Brown Butter Glaze

Posted on May 29, 2017 by

Think of this Almond Olive Oil Cake like you would that little black dress in your closet. Dress it up or dress it down and it can go anywhere. Who needs  to serve a many layered cake thick with icing … Continue reading →

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Tiny Tropical Paradise

Posted on April 10, 2017 by

Tropical blue, lime green, sunny yellow, sizzling orange, hot pink, bright red, and vivid purple are all colors found in my tiny corner of a tropical paradise. Florida can give you a feeling that you are living in a bright, … Continue reading →

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Moroccan Tagine of Lamb With Prunes

Posted on March 27, 2017 by

Moroccan Tagine of Lamb With Prunes is a dish of tender chunks of lamb that are braised with a blend of spices, along with dried prunes and orange peel, that create an aromatic stew that’s packed with both sweet and … Continue reading →

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Couscous, A Savory Side Dish

Posted on March 18, 2017 by

Couscous, a savory dish made with tiny pasta like grains originating in North Africa, has now become a popular side dish throughout much of the world. Here in America, you can usually find boxes of instant couscous on the shelves … Continue reading →

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