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I am fortunate to have a great family.

April 27, 2008 | 4 Comments

I talk about family quite a bit here at TVT—they are all such an important part of my life. This is the youngest member of the family—Jackson. Neal (my younger brother) and Ann (one of my wonderful sister-in-laws) live in Montana with Foz (that is Jackson’s nickname) and Sage (a loving, relaxed pup). This posting […]

Not a recipe, just a simple suggestion.

April 27, 2008 | 2 Comments

OK—so I’ve been a bit wrapped up in work lately and have not posted. Not because I haven’t had some tasty meals—but, I always feel as though I want to share something fabulous—something extraordinary. I guess that’s just part of opening yourself up online—you just want to share the exciting—not necessarily the normal. I am […]

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