WHOA! How has it been 9 yrs already?? I can’t believe it’s been 9 years when it feels like being married to John for 5 minutes. Throw in a few kids and you wake up, look around, and think- how did that happen? This year, as we celebrate 9 incredible years together, I am even […]
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Hello, my name is Lulu and I’m a chicken-a-holic. I didn’t grow up this way…or did I? Growing up we would have chicken at least 2-3 times during the work week. “The cackling chicken” my mother would say. It conjures up a less than appetizing meal. My mother who was constantly dieting, would only eat chicken breast
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In Phoenix, once we hit October, it’s officially time to CELEBRATE Fall. Neighbors start to pull our their Halloween decor and it’s cooler early in the morning and evening when the sun sets. This is the best time of year to scope out the best outdoor play spaces and hiking routines. The Farm at South
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This is an older type of recipe, one more commonly known as osso bucco. If you like osso bucco or would like a break from Italian cooking, try this one. If you have never tried cooking beef shanks on their own, they are fantastic. I can honestly say they are so full of flavor and
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Jenna, my best friend from growing up in MN, has THE BEST spice cake recipe. She’s been an integral part of my life and I’m so happy to celebrate our friendship with this recipe. Every year on Jenna’s birthday (and later on my birthday) her mother would make this cake in celebration of her daughter.
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It’s October and I’m officially another year older. Similar to a good recipe, I feel ripening with age is definitely worth celebrating!!! There’s quite a bit to celebrate and be thankful for these days, I have an amazing family and two wonderful kiddos. I’m also celebrating lulusjubilee.com turning 6 months old which seems like it
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Every year I try and scope out the best options for child entertainment for Halloween from local Arizona vendors. These events are typically planned around the weekends and a car ride so I try and plan accordingly. This year we’ve planned a few family friendly outings that should be a great way to feel the
This is one of the best make ahead or freeze until needed types of meals. You can literally eat it alone or top a cheese dog or baked potato with this chili. It’s versatile yet warm and can be eaten all year long. This type of meal is what gets you through the coldest of
Every once in a while, I wander back to Arcadia from up north. Arcadia has a very special place in my heart as it’s where I spent the later part of my 20s, fresh out of a break up. I stood on my own two feet, got a brand new lease on life and was
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Get your kousa scooper ready. Um…what?? Yes, there are actually tools to help you with this- but if you are just starting to cook I recommend using a dull spoon. Back in the day, in rural Mankato MN, these such tools were not available. My grandfather, a humble liquor store owner, went to an auto
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