Glenda Embree : Where work meets passion, family and delicious dishes

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My homemade Cough and Cold Comfort Lotion got us through some tough times this week. Along with a steaming mug of Bigelow Green Tea with Lemon, it was the soothing comfort that relieved so many of my family’s symptoms....

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From the moment that we had a few dollars of discretionary cash in our budget, we started paying to have our oil changed instead of doing it ourselves. On the surface, that seems to go against everything I have taught our kids and have shared with you...

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Twice Baked Jalapeno Popper Potatoes
Twice Baked Jalapeno Popper Potatoes are a warm, welcome side dish or a delicious and filling main dish, when paired with a hearty green salad or vegetables. My challenge for February’s Kraft Tastemaker recipe was to put a new twist on an old favorite...

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Beefy Pasta Fagioli Stew with Spinach is a twist on the traditional soup that turned out to be a “keeper”. It’s hearty, flavorful dish that is easy to prepare, even on a weeknight.
I LOVE soup and it’s one of our menu staples during the cold winter months. Add in some crusty bread and a green salad and I’m in heaven! Soup is simple to fix and loaded with nutritious possibilities. Sometimes, my meat-eating crew wants something more...