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I like to use a whole wheat spiral pasa and then add homemade sauce with seaonsal vegetables. Zuchini is a favorite.

One year, I visited a little Mexican island and ate wonderful shrimp tacos right on the beach. I had my toes in the sand and a cold cervesa in my hand. It was soooo wonderful.

I grew up not ever using lighter fluid. I started my charcoal grills with newspaper in a chimney. Well, one night I just could not keep my coals lit on my charcoal smoker. So, I opend the little door and poured some of our old lighter fluid on the coals. I lit it, but then soon it was out too. Sooo off to the garage I went to get our NEW bottle of lighter fluid. My husband should have warned me... that old and new lighter fluid are different in their strengths. I found out the hard way that brand new lighter fluid can really light you up! Yeah, it's funny now, but my husband still scolds me and tells me I should have gone to the emergency room for the burns on my hand. Nope, I was too proud and embarassed.

When I was home after a surgery, I was stuck in bed watching T.V. all day. Over and Over and Over again they showed an ad for KFC's popcorn chicken. I craved that chicken for days. I silently laid in bed and dreamed of those little morsels. One day, my craving got the best of me. I demanded Popcorn Chicken from my loving (and patient) husband. He ran out immediately and got me a huge order. I haven't eaten it since. The craving was satisfied.

I haven't made it in a while, but I like Irish Soda Bread.

Portabella mushroom burger!

Chili and cornbread.

If it is gameday at home, then I have to have my chilli-cheese dip. If I am tailgating, it is always a theme food.

I don't know many artisan cheeses, but I like a good sharp cheddar. There is a Mennonite Community nearby that makes some great swiss cheese too.

I have vowed to add more vegetables to our diet and to cook meals at home at least 4 nights a week.

Ribeye!!!!! (the only cut for me)

Mary's in Nashville!