Lisa Ireland | The Northside Sun

By Lisa Ireland, READ MORE > 2,241 Reads
On Fri, 02/26/2021 - 02:00 PM

When my kids were little, I constantly made them play table games or car games. You know these games. The ones we were instructed as parents to do whenever you were in the car with your children or had a moment together. You used these games as an opportunity to get them to talk about their day.

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In the Kitchen: Support a Good Cause: Eat Out

By Lisa Ireland, READ MORE > 5,832 Reads
On Tue, 02/09/2021 - 12:18 PM

Local restaurants need our help, and we can come to their rescue. They need us to eat, more specifically, they need us to eat out.

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In the Kitchen: The Lasagna Lesson

By Lisa Ireland, READ MORE > 8,019 Reads
On Fri, 01/22/2021 - 10:08 AM

Many things can be said about lasagna, but ‘easy’ is not one of them. It is a comfort food. It warms the soul on a cold evening. Or, as Garfield says, “Lasagna, the world’s most perfect food.” Whatever you call it, lasagna makes a hearty and delicious family meal.

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In the Kitchen: I want to party like it’s 1999!

By Lisa Ireland, READ MORE > 10,172 Reads
On Wed, 12/30/2020 - 04:00 PM

I do not know about you, but I am ready for a party. No more small gatherings with immediate family. No more quiet nights at home. I want to have a big, fun, loud, crowded party. I miss crowds. No, not grocery store lines, but being in a large crowd of people having a good time.

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In the Kitchen: ‘Tis the season to be jolly, but . . .

By Lisa Ireland, READ MORE > 7,575 Reads
On Fri, 12/25/2020 - 10:00 AM

‘Tis the Season to be jolly, but what if I don’t feel like it?
Needless to say, 2020 has been a year like no other. We have faced floods, hurricanes, contentious elections, riots, and, of course, a teensy-little worldwide pandemic. I doubt that I am the only person excited about celebrating the new year.

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In the Kitchen: Thanksgiving Sides

By Lisa Ireland, READ MORE > 9,242 Reads
On Wed, 11/25/2020 - 05:00 PM

Our family may not agree on many things, but we all agree that for Thanksgiving we eat turkey. Over the years, my kids and I enjoyed going to the grocery to find the biggest bird available. We have roasted a traditional bird, purchased a smoked turkey, cut up wild turkey breasts and made turkey nuggets, and even deep fried one in our garage.

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In the Kitchen: Mother Knows Best

By Lisa Ireland, READ MORE > 6,044 Reads
On Mon, 11/16/2020 - 09:00 AM

First, someone will need to pick my mother up off the floor. This is not the type of headline that she would ever expect from me – privately and certainly not in the newspaper. To my mom, this statement has been a long time coming. Like many daughters, I have spent the better part of my 50 years trying to show her that I know best.

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In the Kitchen: Pasta salad truly a one-dish wonder

By Lisa Ireland, READ MORE > 6,022 Reads
On Tue, 11/03/2020 - 09:32 AM

I like to eat and serve pasta salad at any occasion. Lunches, dinners, celebrations, business meetings, and showers provide the perfect opportunity for a big pasta salad. I like that you can get away with serving the pasta salad, adding some bread or crackers on the side, and your meal is complete.

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In the Kitchen: Crockpot favorites for busy schedules

By Lisa Ireland, READ MORE > 5,680 Reads
On Mon, 10/12/2020 - 11:12 AM

Each day, it seems we are starting down the path toward something resembling normal. Whatever the “new normal” is; it is clear that we are getting busy again. Whether it is work, youth sports, school, or social activities, it seems we are all finding it difficult to get home in time to prepare dinner.

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In the Kitchen: Thai House, I miss you

By Lisa Ireland, READ MORE > 2,450 Reads
On Thu, 09/17/2020 - 12:08 PM

I loved the Thai House. I can remember going down to South Jackson to eat some of the most interesting and delicious dishes that I had ever tasted. The combination of flavors was amazing and something that I had never tasted before. I miss the old Thai House and I think about that restaurant every time I make chicken curry for dinner.

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