Pat's Blog

I Don't Know Where I'm Headed, But I Promise It Won't Be Boring

I Don't Know Where I'm Headed, But I Promise It Won't Be Boring

If any of my journey inspired others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, I am truly grateful.
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Grandma Gert Would Be Proud

Grandma Gert Would Be Proud

The miracle of the oil.
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Detours Aren’t Always a Straight Line

Detours Aren’t Always a Straight Line

Pat's has given me the gift of meeting strangers who've become my friends and community.
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Straight From the Cranberry Bog

Straight From the Cranberry Bog

It's that time of year for cranberries.
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Holiday Cookies

Holiday Cookies

'Tis the season for holiday cookies.
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It Wouldn’t Be Fall Without Apples

It Wouldn’t Be Fall Without Apples

Granola + Apples = Something Delicious 
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Pumpkin Spice and Everything Nice

Pumpkin Spice and Everything Nice

Hello Fall!
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Time for Apples!

Time for Apples!

What can you make with ALL those apples. Plus a local product shoutout!
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Late Summer Pies

Late Summer Pies

Need a quick dessert for the table? I've got a few ideas for you to try.
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Peaches, Glorious Peaches

Peaches, Glorious Peaches

It’s been a good season for peaches.
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Pies, Tarts and Crisps That Will Make You Swoon

Pies, Tarts and Crisps That Will Make You Swoon

Did you ever eat a pie or tart that was so good it made you swoon?
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Summertime Treats

Summertime Treats

Summer is a wonderful time to enjoy a decadent treat!
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Pat’s garden

What's On My Plate

Summer plates are full of good things!

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Especially for Peanut Butter Lovers

Especially for Peanut Butter Lovers

This is for the peanut butter lovers...you know who you are!
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Favorite Salads To Enjoy This Summer

Favorite Salads To Enjoy This Summer

Salads are a way to showcase some of summers best produce.
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What to Eat When It's Too Hot to Cook

What to Eat When It's Too Hot to Cook

What's on your plate when it's simply too hot to cook?
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Build a Longer Table

My Longer Table

The connection over food helps build a longer table.
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All Those Glorious Strawberries

All Those Glorious Strawberries

When you roast strawberries, they become very tender and their flavor intensifies, as some of the water inside the berries evaporates, leaving the true essence and the flavor of the berries to become highly concentrated.
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