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This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #PickedAtPeak #CollectiveBias  Spicy Harvest Soup ~ falls' bounty of chunky vegetables simmered in a tomato based broth and just the right amount of heat from the jalapeno is the perfect comforting and hearty weeknight meal to feed your family. Cook it once, eat it twice. That's the beauty of a pot of hearty, delicious homemade soup. You make it and there's always plenty left over for a second meal or for work or school lunches, making it one of the most economical meals. Also, soup, like stew or spaghetti sauce only gets better with age: as all of the flavors are released and allowed to settle and blend, the flavor from the soups ingredients intensify. Spicy Harvest Soup will become one of your favorite go to soups for the cold weather months. Read more »

Chocolate Strawberry Puff Pastry Shortcakes ~ an economical show stopping dessert for all your holiday entertaining! I've been watching a lot of holiday movies these past few weeks and am intrigued with the movies story lines. They are all about the importance of family, a time of healing and a time of togetherness. When I reflect upon the holidays and traditions in my own life, at the core of those holidays was family. I am looking forward to the holidays - spending time with family and friends and sharing some delicious food. Read more »

I received a bottle of Stirrings Bloody Mary Mix and rimmer to facilitate my review and create my cocktail recipe.  No other compensation was received. All opinions, as well as the recipe shared, is my own. Proud Mary Cocktail ~ the hair of the dog gets a make over. I associate a great Bloody Mary cocktail with two things: A good brunch and the best drink referred to as "the hair of the dog". The drink that helps you get over that rambunctious night before where you possibly probably made a fool out of yourself. Don't tell me you haven't been there at least once in your life. Read more »

Rich, decadent and garlicky ~ possibly the BEST Bleu Cheese Dressing ever! Nestled on the outskirt of the small village town of Chester, Connecticut  is a Brushmill property with several buildings that served multiple functions. In the early 1800s it was a grist and sawmill and a woodworking shop. The woodworking shop also made skate blades. As years past and by 1859 a factory was erected and auger bits were made then carpet sweepers and various kinds of brushes. Read more »