Spicy Sausage Stew (with White Bean and Chard)

Italian soups are just a must in Fall, right? When I think of hearty soups that I crave when the temps start to dwindle and the light wanes… Pasta e Fagioli, or Zuppa Toscana rank PRETTY HIGH for me. There are all sorts of Italian soups that I love – brothy, creamy, thick, thin… pasta…

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Lasagna Soup : The ULTIMATE comfort meal

Red Sauce. Pasta that holds the sauce like it should. Meat. Cheese… mmmm. THREE kinds of cheese. Spice and a slight heat…. Not in a big pan…. but in a pot. Easily freezable, easily can-able… easily CRUSHABLE (honestly, we never have it in the fridge more than a few days… it’s CRAVE-ABLE. And because we…

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Savory Beef Stew

Every now and then, usually when the weather is chilly and the soul needs a little extra nourishment, this dish comes roaring to the forefront. Part soup, part magic ( I swear, it really is more than just a bit of flour) this stew is downright delicious. This was what hubby chose as our anniversary…

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Habits for Productivity & Update on Projects: Sept 2021

Getting things done these days seems to be a big challenge for me. If I was to be totally transparent and vulnerable about my challenges, most of the reasons would be because I wanted to accomplish too much in too short a time. I often lack focus (being a creative with an entrepreneurial mindset does…

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Strawberry Reaper Hot Sauce

HOT. But not SO hot you can’t enjoy it. Our household enjoys heat within our menus. It’s no surprise to most who follow our recipes here at DBF. Yes, hot sauces and chili peppers abound. And being gardeners? Well… Every year we grow a variety of super hots. Chili peppers have such a wide range…

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