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What a whirlwind few weeks. But it sure was fun. Lot's of celebrations, tons of laughter and smiles. Please visit my YouTube Channel,...

We only get one life. Your life is in your hands and you and you alone are responsible for your happiness. No one on this planet is...

I have an allergy to gluten, nuts, soy, corn, eggs, and more. I can't have penicillin, I have problems with many medications and also...

The two stories I heard all my life were the sauce story and the rice story! We'll start with those. Sauce Story: My dad was young. ...

Wishing everyone a happy, healthy holiday. If you are looking for great allergy-friendly recipes, please check out my links below....

People injure themselves fairly often while cooking. Cuts, burns, burning the mouth, eye irritation, slips and falls from greasy or wet...

Sometimes, you just have to take matters into your own paws. Lucy, Chef de Cuisine. Lucy is an 8-year-old Chiweenie. She's neurotic,...

I got the Johnson and Johnson vaccine at the Javits Center yesterday! More Than 5.5 Million Doses of COVID-19 Vaccine Have Been...

A little riddle just for fun and... A Sunday morning breakfast treat for hubby. Disclaimer: Hubby's meal is not gluten free, vegetarian...

Due to my allergies and crazy diagnosis, I was a seasoned cook that had to learn new tricks. Please visit my YouTube Channel, subscribe,...

It's was 19 degrees last night at 9 p.m. on Long Island. That's way too cold for my liking. Lombardi's on the Bay Lombardi's is where we...

This is what I do during quarantine. I love to cook, always did. Now I just have more time between being disabled and in quarantine. ...

Food may be universal, but the name for foods is not. The confusion can be both frustrating and amusing. We also eat foods differently...

Disclaimer: This recipe and some of the accompanying photos are featured on this blog with permission from a cousin. (For another old...

Disclaimer: This is not an affiliate/promotional post. I don't earn anything. This is simply my own experience/opinion. I remember...

I've gotten some questions. I'll give you a chance to ask your own too via Instagram. Check out my stories. When did you first take an...

The other day I made gluten free chocolate chip muffins. They were a hit! Everyone wanted some after seeing them on my blog and social...

Link to my channel. Below are links to playlists. Each video has a link below it to the coinciding blog post which gives full recipe....

Christmas is different this year in so many ways. We are usually 30 to 40 people on the Eve and on the day. This year, that's not...

Continued from Part I What makes the holidays? What do you and your family look forward to each year? Traditions! My family has many...