Category Archives: musings

(French Onion Soup 2) Water for Onions
February 8, 2012

(French Onion Soup 2) Water for Onions

I have a great friend named Catherine who has forgotten more about food that I will ever learn. Every time …Read More

Looking Ahead to 2012
January 10, 2012

Looking Ahead to 2012

I’m not real big on New Year’s Resolutions (although I did have some fun thinking about what kind of New …Read More

Merry Christmas!
December 25, 2011

Merry Christmas!

  Merry Christmas from Barb and Laura to all our readers and the family and friends who grace our kitchens!

Saving Money on Groceries
September 25, 2011

Saving Money on Groceries

Sometimes my grocery money disappears so fast it’s almost as if we’ve been gobbling dollar bills and quarters for dinner! …Read More

Planning Food for the 4th of July
June 27, 2011

Planning Food for the 4th of July

When I was growing up, some of our best parties happened on the 4th of July. We’d grill hamburgers or …Read More

Happy Mother’s Day, Mom!
May 8, 2011

Happy Mother’s Day, Mom!

We want to take this opportunity to wish our mom a very happy Mother’s Day! Mom taught both of us …Read More

Tuscan-style Chicken with Italian Sauteed Beans
April 18, 2011

Tuscan-style Chicken with Italian Sauteed Beans

I have another recipe for you from one of the MOPS moms that I have the privilege of hanging out with …Read More

Munching with MOPS: Marcia’s Honey-Dijon Salmon
March 25, 2011

Munching with MOPS: Marcia’s Honey-Dijon Salmon

As I’ve mentioned before, I spend Tuesday mornings with a great group of young moms in our local MOPS (Mothers …Read More

Munching with MOPS: Kim’s Mustard-topped Salmon
March 24, 2011

Munching with MOPS: Kim’s Mustard-topped Salmon

I have another recipe for you from one of the MOPS moms that I have the privilege of hanging out …Read More

Munching with MOPS: Roberta’s Roasted Beets with Rosemary & Garlic
March 23, 2011

Munching with MOPS: Roberta’s Roasted Beets with Rosemary & Garlic

Wow, what great alliteration I have going today! This is yet another post in the MOPS series of recipes that …Read More

Munching with MOPS: Miel’s Broccoli Salad
March 21, 2011

Munching with MOPS: Miel’s Broccoli Salad

Every other Tuesday I have the privilege of spending time with a very special group of women: the Blue Ridge …Read More

Munching with MOPS: Black Bean & Turkey Sausage Soup
March 20, 2011

Munching with MOPS: Black Bean & Turkey Sausage Soup

Every other Tuesday I have the privilege of spending time with a very special group of women: the Blue Ridge …Read More

Munching with MOPS: Cranberry Chicken
March 19, 2011

Munching with MOPS: Cranberry Chicken

Every other Tuesday I have the privilege of spending time with a very special group of women: the Blue Ridge …Read More

Soup Saturday — spending time with old friends and getting to know new ones
February 28, 2011

Soup Saturday — spending time with old friends and getting to know new ones

It’s time to talk about how we spend our Saturday nights around here. Three words: Soup. Bread. Friends. A few …Read More

Good foodies and good friends
December 7, 2010

Good foodies and good friends

I’m here to ask you all for a favor. A good friend of My Sister’s Kitchen, Kate in the Kitchen, …Read More

Happy Thanksgiving from the Kitchen
November 25, 2010

Happy Thanksgiving from the Kitchen

We want to wish each of you a very blessed and Happy Thanksgiving Day. We’re so thankful for you, our …Read More

Bringing Meals to People in Crisis
October 21, 2010

Bringing Meals to People in Crisis

This subject is on my mind this week, because I (Laura) had hip surgery on Monday.  Our church is really …Read More

We’ve Moved!
October 13, 2010

We’ve Moved!

After many, many hours of hard work, we’ve successfully moved to our new home. Hooray! I like to think of …Read More

The Face in the Carrot
October 8, 2010

The Face in the Carrot

Can you see the face? Tonight we had 6 or 7 students from the Sustainable Development Student Alliance at Appalachian State …Read More

Food for Thought Friday: Sweet Potatoes
October 8, 2010

Food for Thought Friday: Sweet Potatoes

Sweet Potatoes are a Wonder Food. No kidding. Sweet Potatoes are an everyday wonder food, worth going out of your …Read More

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