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Are you doing the Dinner Dash tonight? So many nights are a race against time, how fast can we get here or do this and what will we eat? When our kids were in school, sports etc., it always seemed to be a Dinner Dash-how quickly I could get dinner on the table. Now even being empty nesters, with some of life’s responsibilities, we still have Dinner Dashes. Sometimes this is fun, sometimes it is not, here a few easy ideas to help make it easier for you and maybe even a little fun for whatever your evenings race against time is today!

A wide array of delicious dishes from different regions of Catalonia.

A healthy dinner with some harvest from the backyard edible garden - tomatoes, figs, peaches, grapes, rosemary and basil.

Tis the season for new businesses and new business owner dreams! We were so excited to see Franks at Cane Hollow open where Big Pucketts used to be. They have completely renovated everything and transformed the old building into a beautiful new restaurant. We were greeted with enthusiasm and warmth when we walked in the door. The inside is spacious and welcoming with plenty of tables for morning, lunch or dinner rushes. It is close to the popular Cane Hollow Recreation Area and the perfect stopover for travelers and locals alike. I can see this as a new favorite place for all the fishermen before and after they go out looking for bass.

Turkey on Thanksgiving Day.

Credit: waytohealthkitchen YAKI ONIGIRI with spicy vegan tuna

Credit: Cibsandibus

Our typical dinner on Thanksgiving day - roasted turkey, green beans, sweet potatoes, corn, mushroom and pumpkin pie.

Imagine a dish that encapsulates the heart and soul of Southern comfort food, where tender, shredded pork meets a harmonious blend of spices and simmers in a rich, flavorful sauce. This is BBQ Hash, a traditional Southern dish that promises to delight your taste buds and warm your heart. Typically served over a bed of fluffy rice, this dish is more than just a meal; it's a celebration of flavors, textures, and aromas.

Country Fried Steak is a quintessential Southern dish that epitomizes comfort food. Imagine a tender steak, coated in a seasoned, crispy breading, fried to golden perfection, and then smothered in a rich, creamy gravy. Every bite of this dish is a delightful blend of textures and flavors – the crunch of the breading contrasting beautifully with the soft, succulent meat and the velvety smoothness of the gravy.