Category Archives: food

Come to Mama Sausage Dip, for most of your bartering needs

Posted on February 1, 2013 by The Bearded Iris

I’ve been told there’s a big football game on this weekend. Frankly, I couldn’t care less. If my Steelers aren’t playing, I’d just as soon curl up with Jamie Fraser, I mean, a good book. But that means my husband … Continue reading →

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Flirting with the flu

Posted on January 18, 2013 by The Bearded Iris

So, this happened recently…   Maybe my “winter blues” are more serious than I thought. But on the bright side, it’s good blog fodder. Join me In The Powder Room today to hear the rest of that story. Surprisingly it’s … Continue reading →

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The art of making perfect turkey gravy

Posted on November 16, 2012 by The Bearded Iris

I’m reaching into the archives today for my world* famous gravy recipe! You can thank me later. *and by world, I mean family, and by family, I mean the handful of my husband’s voracious kin whom I can’t seem to … Continue reading →

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Carla’s Corn Casserole

Posted on November 21, 2011 by The Bearded Iris

Are you looking for a rich, buttery, holiday side dish that people will be talking about (in a good way) for years to come? Well, look no further. I have the world’s easiest, most scrumptious, stick to your ribs casserole … Continue reading →

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It’s all gravy.

Posted on November 17, 2011 by The Bearded Iris

My turkey gravy rocks. Ask anyone. Follow this recipe and yours will too.* May I present, The Art of Making Perfect Turkey Gravy, in four parts: 1.) The Turkey Stock Sure, you could use store bought stock, but why would … Continue reading →

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This Corn and Shrimp Chowder Soothes My Couponing Failure

Posted on October 24, 2011 by The Bearded Iris

Late last year during my blogging hiatus, my BFF Laura talked me into drinking the “Extreme Couponing” Kool-Aid with her. Laura and I have a long history of being serial hobby enthusiasts. I’ve heard it goes with the territory of … Continue reading →

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