From MPM’s Autumn Kitchen

From MPM’s Autumn Kitchen

Finally, temperatures are dropping a bit here in SW Florida and the snow birds are slowly migrating south, further signs that fall has indeed arrived. However, in many areas, days are already much cooler and nights are becoming quite brisk. With school and social calendars “ramping up” fast, I have created some new fun and...

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Late Summer Sizzlers that Beat the Heat

Late Summer Sizzlers that Beat the Heat
Even though back-to-school sales are popping up everywhere with many kids starting well before Labor Day, make no mistake, it’s still summer! In many areas of the country temperatures are still soaring making cooking over a hot stove seem quite unappealing. But guess what? You can stay out of the fast food lane and other...
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Be Independent… Serve Something New for the 4th!

Be Independent… Serve Something New for the 4th!
MPM is challenging you to exert a little independence with your 4th of July menu this year! Sure, you could certainly serve the usual standard fare like hot dogs, hamburgers and potato salad … which truth be told, MPM finds a tad boring. So MPM has revved up her creative juices and put together this...
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Honoring Dad with a Beautiful Dinner

Honoring Dad with a Beautiful Dinner
Ahhhh, Father’s Day… always a bittersweet time for me, having lost my dad 3 1/2 years ago. However, since then, our family has been blessed with the birth of his 2nd beautiful great-granddaughter, an adorable great nephew, college, medical school (also with a Ph.D!), high school and pre-school graduations, a special wedding, memorable birthdays and...
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