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  • Slow-Cooker Fiesta Tamale Pie

    Pour the beef broth into your 3-quart slow cooker and sprinkle in the cornmeal. Give it a quick stir, then let it hang out for 5 minutes. It’s thickening up while you tackle the next step!

    November 27, 2025

  • Pecan pie bar

    Irresistible Pecan Pie Bars (A Party in Every Bite!)

    If pecan pie and cookies had a delicious little baby, a Pecan Pie Bar would be it. They’re gooey. They’re crunchy. They’re buttery. They are everything wonderful about fall, winter… or Tuesdays… or honestly any day you want to treat yourself.

    November 21, 2025

  • The Majestic Saguaro: A Desert Icon

    While visiting Arizona’s Saguaro National Forest, you can view miles of these cacti dominating the landscape, creating a breathtaking desert ecosystem. The forest is divided into two districts near Tucson, where saguaros grow alongside mesquite trees, barrel cactus, the friendly touchy pokey jumping cholla (they never fail to give me their love and attention! Ouchy!), palo verdes, and a variety of desert wildlife.

    November 21, 2025

  • Southern Squash Casserole

    Yellow Squash Casserole Ingredients 6 Tbsp. unsalted butter, divided 3 lbs. yellow squash, sliced 1/4-inch thick (from 5 medium squash) 1 medium-size yellow onion, chopped (about 1 1/2 cups) 2 tsp. kosher salt, divided 2 large eggs, lightly beaten 1 (8-oz.) container sour cream 4 oz. sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded (about 1 cup) 2 oz. Swiss cheese, shredded (about 1/2 cup) 1/2 cup mayonnaise 2 tsp. chopped fresh thyme 1/2 tsp. black pepper 2 sleeves […]

    August 4, 2025

  • Southern Corn Pudding

    Whisk together eggs, whipping cream, and butter in a large bowl. Gradually add the sugar mixture, whisking until smooth.

    Stir in the corn. To give this dish a Southwestern touch, stir in 1 (5-oz.) can of chopped green chiles and 1/4 teaspoon of ground cumin.

    July 14, 2025

  • Peculiar Lenticular Clouds

    As a sky watcher, for birds, stars, meteor showers, the aurora borealis, and yes, sometimes UFOs, it’s always exciting to see cloud formations that look like they could be “other worldly.” While recently visiting Lake Chelan, I was graced with the presence of UFO-looking clouds off in the distance. This got me curious about how […]

    July 11, 2025

  • Pound it Out Papaya Salad!

    Our family loves to order papaya salad when we go out for Thai food. I’ve wanted to try this recipe at home, but I never seem to think of grabbing a green papaya while I’m still at the grocery store because they are usually ripe! I did get lucky recently and found a completely green one, so I decided to give it a try.
    We definitely weren’t disappointed. The bold flavors of the lime and chilis and the sweetness of the cane sugar and tomatoes really blended well together. If you like a little more heat, you can increase the chili peppers. It’s also fun to make, especially after a long day at work. You can really kick out the jams while working the mortar and pestle since there is a lot of pounding! Enjoy!

    June 4, 2025