In writing this blog, there were some recipes that I “saved” so that I didn’t post ALL of my favorites all at once. I wanted to space them out, and get to enjoy the really special ones over a period of time. Well, this is one of those favorites that has been waiting patiently for its big chance.
This is by far my favorite Chicken Tortilla Soup recipe! I have no idea where I found it, but I have been making it for years, and we love it …

Do you or does anyone you know have an avocado addiction? Do you know the symptoms or where you can seek help?
Hello, my name is Seth, and I have an avocado addiction.
Around my house, avocados don’t stand much of a chance. We try to make a salad several nights a week, and they always make an appearance in the salads. Now, it seems, they are making their way into other dishes (although, this one is still a salad, just not of the green variety).
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There is just something about creamy, decadent crab dips that makes me feel like I can never eat enough. Savory, sweet, imitation meat, or real, it doesn’t matter, I love them all. I don’t know if it is the icelandic-like temperatures outside or what, but crab meat popped into my head the other night, and insisted on being the center of attention. Far be it for me to deny the tasty crustacean from having its way.

In a fit of nostalgia over the loss of my favorite local …

Unfortunately, for many people, Kentucky is simply part of a punchline for jokes about rednecks. Having been born and raised in Louisville, KY I have heard more than my fair share of those jokes, and would like to take a moment to introduce you to just a small piece of our amazingly rich and diverse culture.
You may know that Louisville, KY is home to the Kentucky Derby, and the appropriately named Derby Pie®. If you have every had any experience whatsoever with baseball, you have probably used a …

Installation #2 of the appetizer series includes a simple bruschetta recipe. This dish is quick to prepare, and the tomato mixture can be prepared ahead of time. The bread, on the other hand, should be toasted and prepped, as close to the time of serving as possible.

This recipe is another from Abby’s Mom, Beth. I had to estimate the amounts of each ingredient to include, because I was only given the ingredient name, not measurements. Beth and I have a running joke when it comes to …