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Tomato Cucumber and Red Onion Salad

Tomato Cucumber and Red Onion Salad

This tomato cucumber and red onion salad is a great compliment to just about any spring or summer menu. I often see this dish served with grilled meat since it’s light and fresh! The recipe can be found in Chef Scott Peacock’s book The Gift of […]

Melissa’s Secret BBQ Sauce (and now award winning)

Melissa’s Secret BBQ Sauce (and now award winning)

I’m a bit reluctant to give this one away….well, actually, saying ‘a bit reluctant’ is a bit of a misnomer. I’m actually ridiculously and freakishly reluctant. In fact, I have no real desire to share this secret weapon, but I’m trying to be a more […]

Tuscan Chicken

Tuscan Chicken

I’ve made something like this a million times and I don’t think I ever do it the same way twice. Regardless, it is super easy and very flavorful. It seems like something you’d find in Tuscany, hence my name of Tuscan Chicken. Level of Difficulty: […]

Math Cupcakes

As a mom, I have brought in cupcakes and treats to my children’s classrooms more times than I can count. One of my favorites was when I brought in “math cupcakes”! I found the idea in the September 2006 edition of Family Fun Magazine. Here’s […]

Wine Bottles – What is a punt?

Wine Bottles – What is a punt?

So the new thing in my house is for the family to gather around the television set at 7:30 to watch Jeopardy. It has been a blast!!! Of course, I love the “Food and Wine” and “Pop Culture” type categories and cringe at most of […]

German Oven Pancakes

German Oven Pancakes

My mom used to make this German Oven Pancake breakfast dish when I was growing up for special occasions or for groups of people. On a recent visit to see my sister, she made it for the kids and it turned out just as I […]

McNack’s Takes 2nd in BBQ Sauce Competition!

McNack’s Takes 2nd in BBQ Sauce Competition!

Thanks for all the good luck wishes, they worked! McNack’s came in 2nd place in the BBQ sauce competition, coming in just behind Fox Brother’s BBQ, one of the best BBQ joints here in Atlanta! There were not as many competitors as we’d hoped, but […]