This blog is meant to serve as a recipe diary for my children, extended family and maybe even a few friends. I hope to share a variety of recipes…whether they be favorites that my family has enjoyed for years or new concoctions that we have recently adopted. It is my hope that my children will cherish these recipes/projects and be blessed to one day share them with future generations.
My passion for cooking began in college where I studied what was then called Home Economics. Later, I earned my Master’s Degree in Human Development and Family Sciences. Growing up in an Irish household, our regular nightly meal consisted of the basic three…meat, mashed potatoes, and green vegetables. These delicacies were cooked until they could be cooked no more… always well-done!
Working in various restaurants throughout my college years, I learned that there are so many other food choices to explore. Over the years, I’ve collected cookbooks and recipes, entered and won several cooking/baking contests, and perfected several really great recipes that I look forward to sharing.
Thank you for looking at my blog. As you will see I am going through a difficult time at the moment, battling cancer, and haven’t the energy to post ant new recipes. However I do still follow a few sites and their posts and try some of them.
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All the best to you, Jack…
You are certainly in my thoughts and prayers.
Keep in touch
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Thank you for visiting my blog. I look forward to reading more of yours!
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I look forward to seeing more of your posts, as well!
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Thanks for looking at my blog. I loveeee all your recipes here!!!
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Aww… Your so kind. Thank you for stopping by!
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Well hello there! Thanks for the like and for stopping by my blog!
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You’re quite welcome!
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Thanks for stopping by my blog! Yours seems great, too!
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Thanks, Becky!
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Love your recipes! Thank you for stopping by and your like on my post!
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You are quite welcome…
Thank you for stopping by as well!
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Hi Linda, thanks for visiting my blog and for the like on my cinnamon buns post. Hope you’ll visit again soon. I’ve been having a look around your blog and I’m looking forward to trying them! Those brownies look absolutely amazing! Keep up the good work!
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Thank you for your kind words, Erica. I enjoyed your site as well! Looking forward to visiting again…
Enjoy your day.
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Hello,
I nominated you for the Versatile Blogger Award because I enjoy reading your blog!
http://internetheartsbeauty.wordpress.com/2015/01/05/the-versatile-blogger-award-with-theavoninsider/
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Gosh, thanks so much! I’ll check out the link you sent. Happy New Year! All the best, Linda
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Thanks so much for stopping by! Your baking posts look just delicious. The soda bread is one I look forward to trying soon. Looking forward to more of what you’ll be sharing!
Best wishes,
Allison
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Thank you for your kind words, Allison. I look forward to seeing more of your work as well
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Hi. Thanks for liking my post on Carrot & Pecan Cupcakes. You have a lovely blog. Thanks, Ari
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You’re quite welcome. Thanks for stopping by. All the best…
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Thank you for the like, great to discover your blog. Your recipes look delicious, I’m deciding which to try first. Do come back to The Suitcase and Spoon soon.
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Thank you for your kind words… I’m looking forward to visiting your site in the future.
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Hi Linda! Thanks for dropping by my blog! I’m glad to have found yours 🙂 I look forward to seeing more of your wonderful recipes!
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You’re quite welcome! I look forward to seeing more of your blog as well!😊
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You had me at lasagna! Your blog is full of yumminess! Looking forward to reading more from you! 😊
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Thanks so much for your kind words! I’ll be checking out your site as well… Cheers!
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Awesome! I started my recipe blogging for the same reasons! Nice site here! 🙂
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Thanks so much and thank you taking the time to check out my blog! Have a great day!
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Thanks for checking out my blog plus the like 🙂 You have an awesome blog too..
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You’re quite welcome! Keep up the good work and thanks for stopping by!
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What a brilliant idea… a recipe diary for your children. I was talking to my mom just the other day about how kids learn to cook today. I’m sure you’ve taught your kids and now you’re giving them excellent recipes and directions along with it. Excellent idea!
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Thank you for your kind comment! I hope to pass these recipes down for generations to come…
Have a great day and thanks again for your lovely comment.
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Thanks for stopping by my blog, booksclothesshoes.wordpress.com. Have a great day!
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You’re welcome! I enjoyed visiting your site…
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Thanks for visiting my blog, booksclothesshoes.wordpress.com. Have a great day!
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You’re welcome! Enjoy your day!
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I clicked into your blog after you liked a post, The Button Box, on my blog. Oh my goodness. I too was a Home Economics major in college. I love the delicious recipes you are posting and you mentioned crafts in your tag line which is also an interest of mine. Thanks for reading my post and I am glad I found you.
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I’m glad I found your post as well! All the best to you—
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Family is very important to me and I love that you are doing things to hand down to family. I
look forward to checking out your recipes. Thanks Therica
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Thank you for your valued comment, Therica! Treasured recipes to pass down with treasured memories…
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Hello Linda, thank you for stopping by. Your recipes look delicious, I’m also looking forward to trying them out!
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My pleasure, Pennie! I’m glad you were able to stop by as well! Have a great day…😊
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Hello,
I just wanted to let you know that I nominated you for the Liebster Award!
http://mainelymaven.com/2015/04/21/liebster-award/
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Oh my, thanks so much… I’m flattered. I will look into the guidelines and see what needs to be done to complete the award… Thanks again! Linda
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You are welcome! It’s a great little thing that gets people together if anything else. =]
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Hi Linda! Thanks for liking and stopping by my blog 🙂
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You’re quite welcome… Have a good day!
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Great site Linda .. and your pictures don’t do the recipe justice…. I can drool at pics all day LOL
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Thanks for your kind words…
Enjoy your day… 🌸🌸🌸
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Thanks for stopping by my blog. I’m really new at this and look forward to seeing more recipes. My kids are going to love the Chocolate chip cookies!
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Welcome aboard! Wishing you the best with your new endeavor! Take care…
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I LOVE your recipes!!!
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Thanks, Patty… Just a collection of simplistic recipes that I cherish. Thanks for your comment… Have a great day!😊
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Thank you for visiting my blog. Your recipes look delicious!
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…My pleasure! Thanks for stopping by. Have a good day!☀️
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Hi Linda thanks for liking my birdie mobile post. Looking forward to exchanging some more ideas.
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You’re welcome! Keep up the good work!
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Thank you for coming by and liking my post on Cinnamon Rolls. You have some incredible recipes yourself!!! I will be using a few. Thank you
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Well, thank you! I look forward to seeing more of your work as well. Enjoy!
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Pleased to meet you. Feel free to visit my blog when you have a moment or two. 🙂
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Will do! 😊
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Wonderful. 🙂
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Thanks for visiting my blog.
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You’re quite welcome! Best of luck to you!🍀
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Thanks for visiting my blog… I’m off to read more of yours!
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Awww, you’re welcome! And thanks for stopping by as well!😊
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Thank-you so much for visiting my blog. I have enjoyed looking at and reading some of your lovely posts.
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Thank you, Clare… I enjoyed your posts as well!😊
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Thank you for stopping by my blog 🙂
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My pleasure… Enjoy your day.
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Thanks for liking my post, do come again!
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My pleasure!
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Thank you for liking my post ” A Wallet to Go With My Bag” on OUR RETIRED LIFE.
Stop by anytime.
Arlene
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My pleasure! Keep up the good work. I look forward to seeing more of your work.😊
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Hi Linda,
I’ve nominated you for The Bloggers Recognition Award.
No pressure, but should you choice to accept, you can find the rules on my blog post.
I really enjoy reading your culinary prose, keep it up!
Aloha, Auntie Doni
https://mykitcheninthemiddleofthedesert.wordpress.com/2015/09/15/the-bloggers-recognition-award/
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Thanks so much… What a wonderful surprise! I will check out the rules and visit your site ASAP. Thanks again and have a great day!😊
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Hi, nice to meet you! Very nice blog!
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Well, thanks! Enjoy your day and thank you again, for your valued comment!☺️
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Hi there! Thank you so much for liking the pickle recipes i posted on http://www.recipesfromeden.com You have an interesting blog!
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Thanks so much! It was a pleasure visiting your site.😊
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Thank you for stopping by at my blog and I hope you have a lovely day! 🙂
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Hi Linda, Thank you for liking my post on making the quilt. I took a quick look through some of your recipes and they look wonderful. I particularly liked the cranberry sauce cake; I always have cranberry sauce left over and wonder what to do with it. Now I know!
June
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Thanks for your valued comment, June! I love your site and wish you continued success.😊
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Hi,I really like your blog your blog and wanted to let you know that I have nominated you for the Liebster Award! Check out my post for the details 🙂
http://mytinygreenkitchen.com/2016/04/05/kitchari-um-logo-novo-liebster-awards-kitchari-new-logo-liebster-awards/
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Well, thank you so much for recognizing my blog for this award. I will check it out! Thanks again!😊
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You are welcome 🙂 🙂 do check it 🙂
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Love the “recipe diary” concept! Your photos look luscious. Thanks for checking put WordSisters.
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You’re quite welcome! I loved visiting your site.
As for the recipe diary, this blog has proved to serve as a mini-family cookbook for my extended relatives. I’m so happy that I decided to record the happenings in my daily life through recipes.
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I laughed out loud when I read your description of Irish cooking! My mama did it the same way! It really must be the Irish national cooking style!
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All of my Irish friends report the same in their households growing up… Still had lots of love and laughter no matter what the meal looked or tasted like…🍀🍀🍀😊🍀🍀🍀😊🍀🍀🍀😊🍀🍀🍀😊
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Linda, thank you for visiting my blog and liking my cranberry orange scones post. I would love to learn more about Irish cooking, Looking forward for some recipes 🙂
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Thanks, Tali! I’ll continue to check out your devious recipes as well!😊
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Thank you for visiting my blog!!! As soon as I try one of your recipies I will give you feedback!!!
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Oh, that would be wonderful… thanks so much and enjoy your week.😊
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Hi! Such a lovely blog, cant wait for your next post 🙂
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Thanks so much! I’m glad you enjoy it… Have a great day!
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You too!!😊
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