... in a sunny wildflower meadow, surrounded by the love of close family. Big Surprise, Right? EIGHT YEARS We've been a couple for eight years. But here on Kitchen Parade and A Veggie Venture , until now this wonderful man was mentioned only in sly hints. I called him "my favorite cook" or "my kitchen companion". Mostly though, he wasn't named at all but instead appeared only as the "Man with the Hands" in food photos. (It's true. See here or here or here ). EIGHT DAYS And then we took all of eight days to get married. EIGHT WEEKS ago today, the Man With the Hands and I were married in a golden October meadow, officiated by a dear friend and witnessed by a small circle of family. So Meet My Man with the Hands. But do call him Jerry, I do. He's a lawyer with his own firm, a father of three and devoted grandfather of six. He comes from humble family beginnings here in Missouri and is the patria...

How to mull apple cider with fruit and spices, turning everyday supermarket-variety apple cider into something special and irresistible. Mulled apple cider is such a refreshing autumn treat, I serve it hot on chilly days and over ice when it's warm. Real Food, Fresh, Seasonal & Family-Tested. Budget Friendly. Weeknight Easy, Weekend Special. Fall Potluck & Party Friendly. Not just vegan, Vegan Done Real . Naturally Gluten Free.

Okay, Pie People – or aspiring Pie People! – an invitation to join a celebration of homemade pie! C'mon, it'll be fun! #PieDayFriday. It's Our New Weekly Tradition. Since Fathers Day in 2016, Friday here is Pie Day. Every.Single.Friday. No skips! (Well, not many.) It's been ( twenty-one forty-four sixty , seventy-three wow, make that ninety-two weeks so far! Why? It's simple fun and of course, good eats! Plus, there's nothing my 90 91-year old almost 92-year old father loves more than pie. When he came to live with us in the spring of 2016, I sensed that for him (and by extension for me) that the weeks pass slowly and quickly both at once. I wanted to create a little fun, a celebratory start to our weekend. As it turns out, I find big fun in #PieDayFriday too. I'm revisiting favorite old recipes and pushing my boundaries with new ones. I'm working on my pie crust technique and even exploring new ones. (Keep reading, there's a p...

Oh people, this chicken! It's so easy to mix up a quick marinade with yogurt and pantry spices. And then you can grill the chicken, or cook it on the stovetop, or even bake it in the oven. Add a salad and supper's a slam-dunk. Just gorgeous. ~ Skip Straight to the Recipe ~ COMPLIMENTS! "... very tasty ..." ~ Anne "... the whole family loved it." ~ Anonymous "... very good! Juicy and flavorful ..." ~ Anoymous What're you waiting for?! Welcome! It's "Quick Supper" Time! Welcome to Kitchen Parade's very first official "Quick Supper," a very special collection of recipes here at Kitchen Parade. Since 2005, I've been collecting dinner recipes that are "easy on the budget, the clock, the waistline and the dishwasher" – that's my definition of Quick Supper. The best news? There are no Rachael Ray-style surprises here: her recipes put dinner on the table in 30 minutes but al...