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~ WINERS WANTED ~

Are you a Winer – do you like trying new Wines – if so, I want your Wine Winning recipes!

I am not a wine connoisseur nor do I don’t spend a lot for a bottle of wine.  I am a sucker for a deal and love fun colorful bottles, and this is where I shop on FriYays after work.

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You meet the nicest people at Pockets Discount Liquors

(BTW I don’t know this man but asked if he wanted to be in the pic – lol)

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Smirnoff Ice has a new flavor Peach Bellini, although not a wine, it is one my summer favorite drinks

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 Last weekend I added Peach Bellini Ice to Talenti Alphonso Mango Sorbetto and topped it with Whipped Cream

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It looked better than it tasted, which is why I need your help!

Go to my Facebook Page to post a pic of your Winning Wine recipe and it will be featured in the

4th of July Food & Fun Holiday Post.

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Have a fantastical day – Smooches!

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Crock Pot Soup

In our house cold weather signals the time for a hardy and healthy winter soup!  My grandmother (RIP Mama), used to make the best homemade vegetable soups, I can still taste the seasoned carrots, tomatoes, onions, celery and of course the soup bone with marrow.  I was looking for new recipes and came across one that included kale which is my favorite vegetable.

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kale, soup beans, canned tomatoes, garlic, frozen veggies and soup stock.

I was going to use the smoked turkey necks but there wasn’t enough room in the pot.  I had to use a larger crock pot because the bag of beans which had soaked overnight really expanded and I didn’t want to discard any of them.  After spraying the crock pot with cooking spray I poured in the frozen veggies, beans, tomatoes, a spoonful of garlic and then topped with handfuls of kale.  One packet of the homestyle stock was dissolved in warm water enough to cover the beans.

Cooked on low for 8-10 hours.

I came home to a house smelling GOOD and a fully prepared dinner!  This soup was healthy, delicious and very filling, hubby topped his with a little Goat Cheese and I added a piece of brown bread (carbs are my down fall) and hot sauce!

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Vlogger of the Week

Hello friends, I hope your day was productive and stress free but if not, have I got a Vlogger for you!

Cook E doeFace Place

Cook E doeFace  is my “play cousin” from Philly, she reminds me so much of my real cousins in New York, like them she makes me laugh and brightens my day.  If I have a rough day I’ll log onto YouTube and watch her make a meal or cocktail, my favorite is “Thank You Lawd“, reminds me of the “I Love Lucy”  VitaVetaVegamin episode.  With so much hatred and negativity in today’s world, it’s nice to have an escape, a place to go if only for a few minutes to kick back, relax and enjoy.  So if you need some funny in your life, check out my “cuz”, I guarantee she will make you smile!

 

 

“Cook E doeFace Place is a relaxing place where you can get great, easy to make recipes, for novice all the way to the pros.”

Sit back, relax and enjoy the show – Smooches!