Hey There Sleepy Head!

My youngest sister, Jaqs is the one to host most family functions. She has the larger house, and on those blistering summer days, she’s the one with a pool. Besides, we are the only out-of-towners. Everyone else lives no more than 20 minutes from her.

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In the American Spirit of 1945

Welcome to the Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Times and the National Celebration of the Spirit of 45. What a time to have been alive! Back then, no one felt the need to apologize for loving America.

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Take a Moment to Remember

It is with such mixed emotion that many of us look back on this day. Our innocence was forever changed. It wasn’t simply the impact September 11 had on Americans, it was a pain felt round the world.

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Mini Breakfast Meat Frittatas

Today is both National Chocolate Cake Day and a Catholic Friday. Today’s recipe has no connection whatsoever to either of those things. It’s neither a cake nor meatless.

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Easy One-Skillet Sausage and Red Pepper Frittata

“Kiddo,” Hubby called out on a recent Sunday morning as he tapped on Kiddo’s bedroom door. “Breakfast is ready. Whatever weird stuff she’s cooked up is on the table.”

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Asparagus and Goat Cheese Frittata

What a wonderful day to be alive! Did you know that today is National Eat What You Want Day? Well, it is. Eat What You Want Day was created by Thomas and Ruth Roy. It’s the one day a year when we are to eat without regrets. Love donuts? Go for it. Love greasy spoons or fat food joints, indulge away. This day was intended to be a guilt-free day.

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Calling on Home Cooks for Sunday Brunch Ideas

Help! If all goes according to plan, we will be hosting a Sunday Brunch in the next few weeks. The occasion? We wanted a “just because” reason to get together. I don’t know about your family, but with my family, any get together always involves food – be it munchies or full blown sit-down affairs.

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