While working 25 years in the corporate world, I trained for and completed 8 marathons and 3 century bicycle rides. Unfortunately, I now am limited to walking for exercise. I also am semi-retired, living in north Florida with my hubby and dog, where I write romantic suspense novels,...
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2011 in review
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Cheri
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Thanks to all who follow The Hasty Tasty Meals Kitchen. The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2011 annual report for this blog.
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2012 in review
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Cheri
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The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2012 annual report for the Hasty Tasty Meals Kitchen. I’m surprised by some of the data. For instance, who knew Quiche fo ...
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A Blonde’s Blondies
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Cheri
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My friend Sue (Writer Susan R. Sweet) made us blond brownies for Christmas, and they were awesome! Rich, buttery taste with brown sugar and pecans in the background. Yum. ...
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A Very Berry Shake
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Cheri
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Very Berry Shake
It’s hot. We’re in the midst of summer, a time when we love a frozen treat. You can burn fuel driving to the local ice cream shoppe, spend several ...
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Apple Crisp
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Cheri
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The secret to this healthy, nutritious apple crisp is the high fiber flavored instant oatmeal. The tiny bit of butter goes a long way on flavor. I made it the first time w ...
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Cheri
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If you subscribe to my newsletter, you already know that this is the new location for the HASTY TASTY MEALS KITCHEN. Chef Cheri hopes you’ll drop by often. Your commen ...
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Basic Barbecue Sauce
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Cheri
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I had leftover pork roast and wanted to make pulled pork barbecued sandwiches, but I couldn’t find a bottle of barbecue sauce in either my fridge or pantry. No problem. I ...
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Cajun Catfish Dinner
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Cheri
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I love catfish, almost as much as I love salmon. Can you tell? This is my second catfish recipe this year. Although fried in cornmeal and served with cheese grits is tast ...
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Cheri’s Granola
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Cheri
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Recently I’ve been obsessed with making my own cereals. I like the total control over ingredients. I searched for granola recipes and quickly learned there are as many var ...
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Cincinnati-style Chili
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Cheri
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As we begin fall, the season of tailgate parties and cooler weather, we dig out our favorite chili recipes. Although most of the time, we make a Tex-Mex style chili, I ...
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Cinco de Mayo Fiesta
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Cheri
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I’ve said it before: At my house, anytime is chili time, with or without beans. With Cinco de Mayo comes another excuse for a week’s worth of Mexican-themed dishes, starti ...
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Cookbooks on Devices
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Cheri
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Have you embraced technology like the iPad, Kindle Fire, or other tablet reading device? Are you ready to use a tablet in your kitchen? If so, I have news. Just in time ...
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Cooking Ahead
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Cheri
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COOKING TIP #1
Cooking ahead is one of the mainstays of Hasty Tasty Meals. This weekend, I caught a buy-one-get-one-free sale at my local supermarket on London broil ...
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