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This day is the real reason why I have caught up on this. I am starting a new job on Monday that I am really excited about. This new place will give me access to the good wine that I used to enjoy and very honestly, I have missed. The first bottle was because of the label, if you know me at all you understand.

 again, that comfort food.

 this Man and Zakk have always been the soundtrack to my life.

the story behind the wine.

A new book is starting in my life. I hope to go back to the healthy eating and enjoying my wine instead of just drinking. More food adventures. Love and Hugs SDMF

August 2018

I am now happier and becoming comfortable with myself. And it was in the beginning of this month that I decided to revive this blog. I am wanting to do it as a way to show that eating and drinking well can be done on a budget. Most of the time my drink has been my standby of Vodka/cranberry.  Stay tuned for changes :)

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this is sausage, cut up and sauteed in some balsamic vinegar  with tater tots topped with some shredded cheese. My adult hot dogs??

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this is my favorite breakfast that I make when I dont have to work. Sausage, hash browns, cheesy scrambled eggs and avocado. I make this and I dont eat till dinner

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this was my cheat way of cooking all in one skillet. Hash browns, tuna steak and corn. this one almost looks healthy.

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I had some leftover 5 Guys fries. cooked some bacon, threw the fries in and of course cheese!!

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chicken sausage and rice.

2018

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this was me trying to eat to happiness. Steak, taters, mushrooms, sushi, fresh mozzarella cheese and a wine I enjoyed lifetimes ago.

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had to be after I stepped on a scale. tuna steak on a bed of black pepper noodles with parma cheese.

4 16 18

another run to the Hill. Vivs is a great place to shop/eat

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this was a very yummy birthday bottle of wine from someone that has been in my life for over 15 years now.

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my Fourth of July celebration. a mushroom swiss bacon burger with an avocado topping.

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again my mid-western girl comfort food.

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my beef and broccoli. I have a tiny wok that I love, perfect for just me

2017

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steak, taters and lobster tail. with a store bought cake. This was when I was living with a roommate. Still trying to find me.

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I am back in my own apartment now. I think this was one of the first real dinners I made myself. It was around the Spring Equinox/Easter. There is not much after this. I was going out more than looking for myself in my own home.

Christmas/Yule 20017

chicken and procuito stuffed ravioli in an Alfredo sauce.

Chicago Deep dish pizza. not my own, I can tell by the crust. I was missing home not to realize that I would be driving up for the last time in less than 24 hours. things are going to get better in 2018, I promise

2015

Instead of doing a single post for each old picture I am putting them in a year thread.

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this is a brussel sprout salad, with mushrooms and almonds. I think I used 1000 island dressing.

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this was a beef tenderloin, smashed potatoes and broccoli covered in cheese. The potatoes were smashed with a half a block of cream cheese

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my home made chicken pot pie. If you want the recipe I can find it for you.

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salmon with roasted fennel and grapes.

This is right when Cody left. That break up hit me hard. I quit doing alot of things. I have no pictures of 2016, so we are just going to jump a year.

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Enjoy the good life. Those words have so much meaning to them. I started this blog in 2012, wow has my life changed since then. I still have always spoiled myself with food and drink. Last time I blogged was the start of 2015. I have looked through my other social media sites and gathered some of what was done. I am not deleting for why delete life, it was lived, it was enjoyed. I am using this as a continuation of my story. Back in 2012 I had no budget, spending wasn't an issue. Times have sure changed. What has remained the same is that I still cook for myself almost every night (or eat those wonderful leftovers). It may be just me but I enjoy my food and drink. Sit back and catch up with me. Love and hugs SDMF