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Bulgar Salad – less is more

By CPC | Jan 1, 2022

Grain salad for lunch or dinner Article and photo by Lisa Crockett I’m starting the new year with a dramatic change in my life. My nest, which has been happily…

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Chocolate Cornflake Cake

By CPC | Dec 1, 2021

A grown-up take on a childhood favorite Article and photo by Lisa Crockett This time of year is full of food nostalgia. Most of us, even the Scroogiest among us,…

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Banana Cream Pie

By CPC | Nov 1, 2021

Thanksgiving desserts that are pie perfect Article and photos by Lisa Crockett Whoever coined the phrase “easy as pie” was a liar. Pie, which in my opinion is one of…

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TikTok pasta

By CPC | Sep 1, 2021

Article and photo by Lisa Crockett I’m a proud member of Generation X. According to the latest vernacular, this makes me very likely to be “cheugy.” This nonsense word is…

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Giving great greens a new life

By CPC | Jul 28, 2021

Article and photo by Lisa Crockett Nothing delights me more than using up every scrap of food I buy. I’m not always successful, and when I fail, I feel a…

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Beautiful brat board for a sumptuous celebration

By CPC | Jul 1, 2021

Article and photo by Lisa Crockett Brats on the grill are practically synonymous with summer, particularly the celebrations that take place in July. A quick trip to Tony’s for whatever…

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Dad’s day doughnuts – a little lovin’ from the oven

By CPC | Jun 1, 2021
Photo of oven baked cinnamon doughnuts

Article and photos by Lisa Crockett National Doughnut Day is June 4, so doughnut shops and bakeries far and wide will be offering their best, tastiest treats in celebration. Doughnut…

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Strawberrylicious balsamic strawberries

By CPC | May 1, 2021
Balsamic Strawberry Compote

Article and photo by Lisa Crockett I have a sweet tooth the size of Texas and I make no apologies for that. I love all kinds of delicious foods, but…

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Saucy spring brisket

By CPC | Apr 1, 2021

Article and photo by Lisa Crockett I love magazines in much the same way I love to see old friends – they are filled with things I find interesting and…

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Shepherd’s pie in miniature: A sure symbol of good luck

By CPC | Mar 1, 2021

Article and photos by Lisa Crockett I have, as far as I can tell, no Irish blood. I don’t have red hair, green eyes, or particularly good luck. In March…

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