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Chicken and Dumplings Recipe

Chicken: 4 or 5 legs and thighs with skins on OR a whole cut up chicken Salt and pepper to taste Water to cover the chicken 2 -3  boxes of low sodium Chicken Broth Dumplings: 4 tbsp water 4 eggs Flour – all purpose 2 tsp salt Directions: Fill a large soup pan half full of water. Start to boil and add salt and pepper. [...]

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I Have Fallen In Love…. Again!!

I am in LOVE!!!! What a  feeling!! And the object of my undying love isn’t even complete yet. This piece is inspired by the spray of yellow flowers that grow along East Texas highways. I remember my daughter bending to pluck these flowers. Then, she would run back to me with them clutched in her tiny hands. The [...]

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• Our family has a soft spot for quality and true to life clowns. This fellow definitely fits the bill! He makes me smile every time I see him. Long ago, I started buying clowns for my husband, JP Maroney. JP has always loved them. His office is even decorated in fabulous clown figurines and paintings. I recently found this red nosed fellow hidden in an antique store corner. He stands 24 inches tall and is playing a musical instrument. He has a tag that reads, "I spread laughter, joy and good cheer... so call me Bozo. Then follow my example! Laughter is good for the soul." Contact me for pricing and shipping information. If you love clowns, see the art gallery for fantastic clown paintings. #