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    Cherry Pie for Two

    As I’m writing this, it’s Sunday afternoon and I’m awaiting the arrival of my daughter. She’s scheduled to have her wisdom teeth removed early tomorrow morning (and, ironically enough, my son is scheduled for…

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    Practicing Partnership

    I’ve been a little under the weather this past week, which means I’ve been relying on my husband Mike more than I normally do. We have a partnership of 27 years, and a marriage…

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    Family Doesn’t Always Come First

    How many of you have heard the question How do you do it all? If you’re female and you have a child (or multiple children), I’m guessing you’re raising your hand. I’ve been asked…

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    Lemon Mug Cakes for Two

    Making dinner for two isn’t terribly difficult. It’s made easier by focusing the meal on a protein, a veggie and, on occasion, a starch. But desserts for two are a little more tricky, since…

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    Things I Hope He Knows

    That child you see pictured above? That’s my son, Andrew. He was the easiest baby in the world—he ate, slept, smiled, and he only rarely cried. So you understand why the song I sang…

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    Shrimp Stuffed Avocados

    Oh, summer. Specifically, the dog days. That time of year when it’s too hot to cook–even if you’re a person who, like me, enjoys cooking. This meal falls into a category that gets a…