Category Archives: Easy

Mayocoba beans and chicken red chili

Posted on September 13, 2014 by giascott

I was shopping in Hattiesburg, in the bean aisle.  Usually, there is nothing surprising or unusual to be found–I am reasonably certain that we have tried about every bean sold in Southern Mississippi at least once.  Beans are cheap, easy … Continue reading →

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Sugar Coma-No Bake Cookie Cheesecake

Posted on August 31, 2014 by giascott

I make things up as I go, and I do the same thing with food often.  I don’t wake up in the morning, and think to myself, “Today, I must invent a new recipe for a no-bake cheesecake.” Not me, … Continue reading →

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New Product-Jif Whips Whipped Peanut Butter & S’mores

Posted on August 15, 2014 by giascott

I was recently asked to try & review Jif Whips Whipped Peanut Butter & S’mores.  I’ll confess, I had completely missed its debut on the market, and I guess it had been out a while.  The whole idea of whipped … Continue reading →

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Fast green chili with carne picada

Posted on August 9, 2014 by giascott

Everybody likes fast meals, if they are tasty.  This one might be a bit different than is commonly found on the Gulf Coast though, as it takes on a lot of Southwestern influence along the way. It starts with the … Continue reading →

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Newly released on Smashwords!

Posted on July 27, 2014 by giascott

There’s a new release on Smashwords, although it was previously released on Amazon, but it marks its debut into other formats besides that of Kindle.  It’s 56+ Marvelous Homemade Mixes. I’m every bit as excited as I was when it … Continue reading →

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At my house

Posted on July 27, 2014 by giascott

I’m a really good cook, not a fancy cook.  I can be very creative at cooking.  I write about food, cooking, and recipes, and have done so for years now. That doesn’t mean that every meal is a gourmet experience … Continue reading →

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New books, summer, and me

Posted on July 4, 2014 by giascott

I have been one busy person the past few months.  Unfortunately, things like this blog have been neglected in the meantime.  Good intentions don’t create real blog posts! So here’s what’s been happening. First, there was a “preview” book released … Continue reading →

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It’s my birthday, so here’s a gift for YOU!

Posted on April 12, 2014 by giascott

My birthday is the 19th of this month, and while I’m going to leave my age a bit mysterious (ladies are like that…) I am going to be celebrating it with family and friends on a camping trip.   So … Continue reading →

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Chicken Fajita Nachos

Posted on February 18, 2014 by giascott

Everybody, or so it seems, loves nachos.  They are easy to make, easy to serve, and messy to eat, but we still love to eat them.  This recipe kicks them up a notch, turning a favorite snack into a meal … Continue reading →

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32 Small Breads

Posted on November 11, 2013 by giascott

This is the baking season.  We have holidays coming, the weather is cool enough to do it, and the extra warmth in the kitchen isn’t the problem it is all summer.  That means its the perfect time to bake some … Continue reading →

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