Chicken Enchiladas

Chicken enchiladas are one of my favorite dishes.  For decades, this dish has been in my life.  I have such wonderful memories of my great-grandmother making a pan of ground beef enchiladas without olives when I was a tiny tot. During my teenage years, my grandmother/mom would make them for me.  As she got older, […]

Redefining Success

Remember when participation trophies were a thing?  Some bristled at the idea of giving rewards to “losers” regardless of the intent.  In all honesty, the concept was great, but the execution needed some work.  Stated plainly, it was not a reward for losing.  It was meant to be acknowledgment and encouragement to keep pushing forward.  […]

My Love Story

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Man, I am so in love. It is amazing how someone can be right before your very eyes, yet you don’t notice them. This kind of love is new to me. It is uncompromising but kind. It is strict and demanding but encouraging. It holds me to a higher standard of accountability and acceptance. It […]

Taysty Tips – Flour Series: Alternative Flour

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“Mixing it Up: Alternative Flours for a Non-Traditional Baking Adventure” Welcome to part four of my six-part series on flour.  We will dip into common, nut, rice, ancient, specialty flour, and flour blends.  We’re talking about the wild world of alternative flours! If you’re looking to mix things up in the kitchen, then you’ve come […]