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Cooking Ham Hocks in the Instant Pot
Cooking ham hocks in the Instant Pot is amazingly simple. I discovered that fact after deciding to use *ham hocks from the freezer in Instant Pot ham and potato soup. That soup was also amazing simple, delicious and believe it or not, dairy free. The recipe can be...
June 7, 2022 Is a Big Deal for See Jane Run!
June 7, 2022 is a big deal for See Jane Run! for a very good reason. The publisher, Midwestern Books, just announced that my first book in the West River Mystery Series will be released on that day. Wahoo! Here's some publishing trivia to celebrate the announcement:...
Caramel Apple Dip: No One Will Know It’s Dairy-Free
Caramel apple dip used to be a favorite snack at our house. But once the kids were grown and my dairy allergy was diagnosed, I quit making it. I missed it. Oh my how I missed it. I was resigned to life without this treat until my daughter-in-law made a chance comment...
EA/TEF Awareness Day 2022 is Here!
Celebrate EA/TEF Awareness Day by looking back on ten diverse Different Dream blog posts by EA/TEF parents and survivors.
Non-Verbal Kids Can Communicate Clearly if We Learn their Language
Non-verbal kids can communicate. Tuning in to your special needs child’s non-verbal cues can make all the difference.
Mongolian Beef with a Multigenerational Twist
Mongolian beef is one of my husband's favorite dishes. When I brought home our local grocery store's seasonal magazine and saw a recipe for Mongolian beef made with hamburger. I decided to adapt it to meet our multigenerational family's purposes. That meant:...