What do we think about the new Celebrity Edge cruise ship? Reviews are very mixed....
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Journal: Headed to the New Celebrity Edge for a New Year’s Cruise. I Think . . .
Well . . . the clock is ticking and the flight is further and further delayed. Will I make my cruise in Ft. Lauderdale?...
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Apple and Walnut Salad with Raspberry Vinaigrette
Heavy holiday meals are in the rearview mirror, and it’s time to lighten our menus! This salad takes advantage of the gorgeous apples available through the fall and winter, and makes a great accompaniment...
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Christmas Cards from Europe: 12 Cities to Make Your Heart Feel Light
It's that time of year when the world falls in love and every song you sing seems to say, "Merry Christmas, may your New Year's dreams come true . . . " Christmas...
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Oven Roasted Pork Butt
This slow roasted pork butt is cooked at 250° for nine to ten hours, then finished in a blazing hot oven to make deliciously crisp fat. The result? Tender pulled pork that melts in...
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Travel: Huntsville, Alabama — 18 Reasons to Visit the Rocket City
Nestled in the low, green mountains of northern Alabama, surrounded by great hiking and outdoor activities, Huntsville boasts a vibrant arts scene, great farm-to-table restaurants, craft breweries, and local distilleries. Oh, and it's home...
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Mom’s Pot Roast
With my Mom's pot roast, we're traveling back in time to the 1960's for a succulent, melt in your mouth favorite. I promise -- it's worth the trip!...
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December 5 Marks the End of Prohibition
And doesn’t that deserve a big celebration?! Last year, I was in San Antonio, Texas, at the Esquire Tavern — which opened its doors on December 5, 1933, in response to the death of...
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Slow Cooker: Southwest Chicken Stew
When the days grow short, and the weather turns chilly this Southwestern Chicken Stew really hits the spot. It's rich, flavorful comfort food -- and it's easy....
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December 2018 Calendar Wallpaper
Here we are, in the final month of 2018. I don’t know about you — but this year has flown by for me. This month’s photograph is of the Alamo, and the Christmas tree...
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