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Madeline Kohler

grilled summertime vegetables

Grilled Veggies with Tangerine Tequila Marinade

SUMMETIME AND GRILLING! WHAT COULD BE BETTER!  Summertime is synonymous with grilling, and what could be better than my Grilled Veggies with Tangerine Tequila Marinade? It’s like you

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July 1, 2022July 1, 2022 by Madeline Kohler
Smoked Maple Whiskey Ginger Drink with Grilled Peach

Smoked Maple Whiskey with Ginger Beer, Ginger Simple Syrup, Grilled Peaches and Maraschino Cherries

WHAT ELSE CAN YOU DO WITH GRILLED PEACHES?  Make a drink, of course! It just came to me! One of my followers reminded me that ginger goes so

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June 22, 2022 by Madeline Kohler
peach melba with vanilla ice cream

Vanilla Ice Cream Topped with Grilled Peaches and Melba Sauce

A BEAUTIFUL PRESENTATION FOR A DESSERT SO SIMPLE TO MAKE Many years ago when I was a young girl, I remember my mother was having friends over for

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June 17, 2022June 17, 2022 by Madeline Kohler
carrot cake with cream cheese icing and crushed pistachios

Carrot Cake with Maple Cinnamon Cream Cheese Icing

WANT A HOMEMADE CARROT CAKE RECIPE THAT’S SO EASY? Well, you’ll never believe how easy my Carrot Cake recipe is! NO SHREDDING CARROTS! I know, you think I’ve

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June 15, 2022 by Madeline Kohler
milk chocolate peanut butter turtle candy drop

Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Turtle Candy Drops

WANT A GREAT PARTY CANDY DESSERT?  Then try my Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Turtles! Not the green kind of turtles, but the candy kind! It’s one of the

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June 6, 2022 by Madeline Kohler
turkey burger

Turkey Burgers for a Memorial Day Barbecue!

BURGERS FOR MEMORIAL DAY BARBECUE? OF COURSE! But instead of a beef burger, let’s do a Turkey Burger! I great alternative to ground beef, it’s a healthier option

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May 27, 2022 by Madeline Kohler
chocolate cherry brownies with white chocolate chips

Chocolate Cherry Brownie Cake with White Chocolate Chips

GETTING READY FOR MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND? We always look forward to Memorial Day weekend to spend time with family and friends either at the Jersey shore or home

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May 23, 2022 by Madeline Kohler
Chicken Lasagna with vodka sauce

Chicken Lasagna a la Vodka Sauce: Gluten Free

ADDING A DIFFERENT SPIN ON LASAGNA! I have been inspired by many chicken parmesan dishes and lasagna dishes in restaurants and on food blogs over the years. And

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May 18, 2022 by Madeline Kohler
Caesar Salad with creamy dressing

Caesar Salad with Creamy Caesar Dressing

LOVE THIS CAESAR SALAD AND CREAMY CAESAR DRESSING RECIPE! I’ve had this Caesar Salad Dressing recipe for years! I actually keep it taped to the inside of my

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May 13, 2022May 13, 2022 by Madeline Kohler
grilled shrimp with rice and mango salsa

Spicy Grilled Shrimp with a Mexican Flare

NEED A MEXICAN FLARE TO YOUR SHRIMP DISH?  Well I’ve got the answer for you! My Spicy Grilled Shrimp with a Mexican Flare! I always forget that Cinco De

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May 6, 2022 by Madeline Kohler

Madeline’s Mouthwatering Frozen Mango Margarita

Are you looking for that one drink for your parties that will simply “WOW” your guests? Well look no further! It’s one of my all-time signature drinks….my Madeline’s

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May 5, 2022May 5, 2022 by Madeline Kohler
Orange Chicken on a plate

Easy Orange Chicken

EASY WEEKNIGHT ORANGE CHICKEN When navel oranges are on sale, I definitely buy a bag of them! And when chicken breasts are on sale, I buy more than

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May 2, 2022 by Madeline Kohler
French 75 drink in a martini glass

French 75 Martini: Madeline’s Way

WHAT MAKES A LONG WEEK WORTH IT?  A French 75 Martini at the end of it! I really never knew about this drink until we had a version

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May 1, 2022 by Madeline Kohler
Wild Rice and Sausage Casserole in a dish

Wild Rice and Sausage Casserole

A WILD RICE CASSEROLE FOR ANY OCCASION!  At Easter this year, I was looking for a rice dish and found my mother-in-laws recipe for a Wild Rice and

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April 27, 2022 by Madeline Kohler

Sweet Potato Biscuits with Honey Herbed Butter

MAKING BISCUITS SWEET WITH MORE THAN SUGAR! Thanks to my friend, Joanne, I made the best biscuits for Easter dinner! Joanne found this Best Sweet Potato Biscuits recipe

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April 20, 2022April 20, 2022 by Madeline Kohler
Pineapple Casserole in pan with a fresh pineapple

Pineapple Casserole: For Dinner or Dessert?

A CASSEROLE LIKE NO OTHER!  Every year when the Easter Holiday rolls around my family always knows we have to have the Pineapple Casserole with our ham and

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April 18, 2022 by Madeline Kohler

Planning a Spring Holiday or Shower Party!

LOOKING FOR A DELICIOUS CROWD PLEASER MENU FOR A SPRING SOIRRE?  I’ve got you covered! Whether it’s a wedding or baby shower, your family’s holiday brunch or dinner,

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April 11, 2022 by Madeline Kohler

An Olive Tapenade Mouse on Cucumbers Make a Fun-Fabulous Appetizer!

NEED A LIGHT AND FUN-FABULOUS APPETIZER FOR A PARTY?  I’ve got the answer for you! My Olive Tapenade Mousse on English Cucumber Slices is the hit of the

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April 6, 2022 by Madeline Kohler
piece of cornbread with a drizzle of honey

Quick and Easy Cornbread From a Mix! Better than Homemade!

NEVER THOUGHT YOU’D HEAR  ME SAY, “BETTER THAN HOMEMADE”, RIGHT?  Well, believe it not, some things don’t always have to be done from scratch! Like this Penguin Cornbread

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March 27, 2022 by Madeline Kohler
peaches and cream pie

Peaches and Cream Tart Oh My!

WHEN YOU HEAR PEACHES AND CREAM, WHAT DO YOU THINK OF? I think of a velvety, smooth and light fluffy treat, and it just sounds like Spring to

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March 23, 2022 by Madeline Kohler
Buttermilk roasted chicken in cast iron pan

Buttermilk Roasted Chicken: YUM! Thank You Samin Nasrot!

NEED SOMETHING SIMPLE AND DELICIOUS BUT TASTES LIKE YOU WORKED HOURS TO PREPARE? Just go for Samin Nosrat’s Buttermilk Roasted Chicken! Oh my! Now technically you’re supposed to

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March 21, 2022 by Madeline Kohler
coleslaw salad with ramen noodles

A Coleslaw Salad with Crunchy Ramen Noodles and Rice Wine Vinaigrette

REMEMBER RAMEN NOODLES?  How many of us survived on Ramen Noodles through college? They are still the cheapest way to fill up your stomach and the easiest, too!

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March 18, 2022 by Madeline Kohler
roasted brussel sprouts with apricots, pistachios and turkey bacon

Bourbon Balsamic Brussel Sprouts with Apricots and Pistachios

WHAT DO BOURBON AND BRUSSELS SPROUTS HAVE IN COMMON? A Saint Patty’s day dish, of course! Well, I guess I am stretching this a little bit (or a

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March 16, 2022 by Madeline Kohler
Golden Potato Casserole plated in a small bowl topped with diced red peppers for garnish

Golden Potato Casserole Scored a Gold Star for Dinner with Friends

AN OLDIE BUT A GOODIE I was invited to a home cooked dinner by dear friends that I haven’t seen since 2016 who were visiting from the West

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March 7, 2022 by Madeline Kohler
Peanut butter Cheesecake with chocolate and Reese's cup topping

Peanut Butter Cheesecake: “Oh My”

WHAT DOES PEANUT BUTTER, CREAM CHEESE, AND WHIPPED CREAM HAVE IN COMMON?  A rich and creamy Peanut Butter Cheesecake, of course! This recipe comes from one of my

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March 3, 2022 by Madeline Kohler
Italian Wedding Soup in a bowl

Madeline’s Italian Wedding Soup: A Perfect Marriage of Delicious Ingredients

WHERE DID ITALIAN WEDDING SOUP COME FROM?  It is said that Italian Wedding Soup comes from the Italian “minestra maritata” which means “married soup”. It means that it’s

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February 28, 2022February 28, 2022 by Madeline Kohler
Chocolate Raspberry Martini in a glass rimmed with peppermint bark garnish

Saying Goodbye to February with a Chocolate Raspberry Cream Martini

THE UPS AND DOWNS OF FEBRUARY What a month February was! We had a lot going on in my household, with ups and downs all month long! The

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February 25, 2022 by Madeline Kohler
chocolate cake with chocolate ganache icing

Crazy in Love for Chocolate Love Cake with Chocolate Ganache Icing!

LOVE IS A MANY SPLENDORED THING…IN THE FORM OF CHOCOLATE, THAT IS!  As Valentine’s Day approaches, what do we all think of? Love, hearts, wine, dinner for two,

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February 14, 2022 by Madeline Kohler
Whipped Ricotta Dip with Lemon, Honey and Olive Oil plated with Bagel Chips

Whipped Ricotta Dip with Honey, Lemon and Olive Oil

OH THE THINGS TO DO WITH RICOTTA! I just LOVE Ricotta cheese! I always thought it was just for Lasagna, Manicotti or Cannoli filling! Little did I know

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February 7, 2022 by Madeline Kohler
spaghetti and meatballs plated

Madeline’s Signature Italian Tomato Sauce and Oven Roasted Meatballs

TAKE SOME TIME TO MAKE A POT OF HOMEMADE TOMATO SAUCE Once a month on a Sunday, we grew up with my Mom making a huge pot of

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February 4, 2022February 4, 2022 by Madeline Kohler
Blueberry scones

Boasting Blueberry Scones with Orange Glaze

NOTHING LIKE A BLUEBERRY SCONE WITH MORNING COFFEE, RIGHT?  As a last minute add to our Sunday morning breakfast routine of eggs, scrapple (yes, to those Philadelphians you

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January 24, 2022 by Madeline Kohler
bacon mac and cheese with paprika and scallions for garnish

Making Monday Momentous with Bacon Mac and Cheese

MAKING MONDAY MOMENTOUS! If you’re like me, Monday can be a tough day to get through sometimes. On Sunday, my mind starts thinking about everything I have to

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January 17, 2022 by Madeline Kohler
Danish Cheese cake plated with cinnamon on top

An Italian Turns Danish for Danish Cheese Cake!

A RECIPE I’VE HAD FOREVER!  I can’t remember where my mother got the “Danish Cheese Cake” recipe, but I do remember it was a staple dessert in our

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January 14, 2022 by Madeline Kohler
Pasta Fazool served in a soup bowl with fresh herbs and grated cheese sprinkled on top

Is it Pasta e Fagioli or Pasta Fazool?

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN PASTA E FAGIOLI VERSUS PASTA FAZOOL?  Growing up we had what we called “a poor man’s pasta dish”, that had ditalini pasta (a

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January 12, 2022January 12, 2022 by Madeline Kohler
Romaine Lettuce Salad with Ginger Avocado Dressing

Balance Winter’s Comfort Food with a “Raid the Fridge” Salad and Ginger Avocado Oil & Vinegar Dressing

COMFORT FOOD VS SALAD IN WINTERTIME During the month of January, we all think of comfort food, hearty meals and soups! But at the same time, many of

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January 10, 2022January 10, 2022 by Madeline Kohler
Sweet and Sour Shrimp Stir Fry plated

Opposites Attract with a Sweet and Sour Shrimp Stir Fry

DO OPPOSITES ATTRACT?  You’ve heard of the old adage that “Opposites Attract”? My husband and I definitely fit that adage perfectly! He talks less, (much less than I

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January 5, 2022 by Madeline Kohler
EWhitechickenchiliwithcornbread

Starting the New Year with a White Chicken Chili and Happy Paprika Cornbread

SO WHAT DID YOU END UP LISTING FOR YOUR NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS? Is your list anything like mine? And guess what, I could almost keep this list and

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January 3, 2022 by Madeline Kohler
smoked salmon and cream cheese appetizer plated

Ring in the New Year with an Easy Smoked Salmon Appetizer

I just LOVE smoked salmon whether it’s with cream cheese on a bagel, in an omelet or just by itself! There’s something about it that just works like

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December 30, 2021 by Madeline Kohler
Filet of Beef Tenderloin with a Rosemary Herb Crust and a Horseradish Cream Sauce

Ringing in the New Year with a Whole Filet of Beef Tenderloin

As we wind down in the last week 2021 and prepare for the 2022 New Year, I think about how fast this year went! For many of us,

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December 27, 2021 by Madeline Kohler

The No-Bake Kahlua Cheesecake

I can’t wait to share this very special Kahlua Cheesecake dessert with everyone during this Holiday season! My dear friend next door shared this recipe with me about

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December 22, 2021December 22, 2021 by Madeline Kohler

The Feast of the Seven Fishes: A Christmas Eve Tradition

THE FEAST OF THE SEVEN FISHES Entertaining for the Christmas Eve  Holiday is very important to many cultures, almost more than the Christmas Day itself! Being fully Italian,

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December 22, 2021 by Madeline Kohler
Chicken Tortilla Soup in a bowl with avocado, sour cream for garnish with a side of tortilla chips

Chicken Tortilla Soup

WANT A NON-TRADITIONAL CHICKEN SOUP TO KEEP YOU FUELED AS YOU COOK FOR THE HOLIDAYS?  As I start my week of cooking the seven fishes for Christmas Eve

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December 20, 2021December 20, 2021 by Madeline Kohler
White Chocolate Cranberry and Pistachio Drops on parchment paper and in mini muffin wrappers

Holiday White Chocolate, Cranberry and Pistachio Candy Drops

WANT A QUICK AND EASY HOLIDAY CANDY TREAT?  Have I got the candy dessert for you! It’s a quick and simple way to bring a festive homemade candy

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December 16, 2021December 16, 2021 by Madeline Kohler
Madeline's Christmas Tree in the sunroom

Decorating for Christmas: The Christmas Tree and Front Door Wreath

Each Holiday season I am gifted a fresh front door wreath from my cousin. It’s an L.L.Bean wreath, and it is always fresh, gorgeous and lasts forever! All

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December 16, 2021December 16, 2021 by Madeline Kohler
Cajun Shrimp, Kielbasa and Zucchini Pappardelle Pasta dish

Cajun Shrimp, Kielbasa and Zucchini Pappardelle

LOOKING FOR A SPECIAL HOLIDAY DISH TO WOW YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS? Have I got the Holiday dish for you! It’s an all-in-one Cajun Shrimp, Kielbasa and Zucchini

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December 14, 2021 by Madeline Kohler
Madeline's Mar in Sunroom

Holiday Entertaining: How to Set Up the Perfect Beverage Bar Area

As the Holidays are upon us, our schedules seem to get busier and busier, with all the responsibilities that come with making your Holidays perfect! And maybe for

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December 10, 2021December 20, 2021 by Madeline Kohler
Holiday Chocolate Chip Cookies on a platter

Holiday Golf Ball Chocolate Chip Cookies

WHERE THIS COOKIE CAME FROM Back when I was in my early 20s, Mrs. Field’s Cookies were it! That huge chewy chocolate chip cookie melted in your mouth

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December 8, 2021 by Madeline Kohler
Chocolate Mint Brownie square

Chocolate Mint Brownies: A Holiday Cookie Exchange Hit

When I first moved into my home 31 years ago, it was a new neighborhood with young families and lots of activity. And one of the activities that

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December 3, 2021 by Madeline Kohler
Bowl of TUrkey, Wild Rice and Mushroom Soup

Turkey, Wild Rice and Mushroom Soup

I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving in the year 2021! Although we are still managing through a pandemic, many of us still gathered with our family and

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November 29, 2021 by Madeline Kohler
Sweet potato casserole served in a dish piping hot

Madeline’s Signature Sweet Potato Casserole

I will have to say that nothing screams Thanksgiving like my Signature Sweet Potato Casserole! A recipe that I think I got from my Aunt Anna Marie, my

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November 24, 2021 by Madeline Kohler

Not Your Mother’s Mold Anymore: Cranberry Jell-O Mold

What do you think about when you hear “Jell-O mold”? What comes to my mind is that lime green Jell-O mold with the carrots and pineapple that would

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November 22, 2021November 22, 2021 by Madeline Kohler
APple and Pear Pie made with my cousin, Joey.

Thanks, Cuz! Joey’s Signature Apple and Pear Pie

I had the privilege to visit my cousins in Staunton, VA to spend some time with Joey Miska, one of my heroes in the kitchen! He has been

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November 17, 2021 by Madeline Kohler
Madeline's Kitchen Prepping for Thanksgiving Dinner

Countdown to Gratefulness: Thanksgiving Holiday Dinner Menu

This Holiday season in 2021 there seems to be a renewed excitement around getting ready to host our Thanksgiving dinner because we are getting our heads above water

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November 15, 2021 by Madeline Kohler
Baked RIce dish in a bowl with chives as garnish

Simple and Easy: Not Always the Same Thing But This Rice Dish Is!

So after 59 years young, (lol),  just realized the difference between “simple” and “easy”! Thanks to Mel Robbins, lawyer, famous author of “The 5 Second Rule” and “The

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November 12, 2021 by Madeline Kohler
Pan Seared Chicken and Broccoli in an Almond sauce

Getting Out of My Comfort Zone With a Gluten and Dairy Free Dinner

As I go out of my comfort zone this week, I made a dinner and dessert that are both gluten and dairy free for a friend in need.

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November 10, 2021December 2, 2021 by Madeline Kohler
pumpkin penne pasta in a plate

Pumpkin Penne Pasta

I had some dear friends and family for dinner recently, and wanted to serve a pasta dish that was a little different than a typical pasta dish with

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November 5, 2021November 5, 2021 by Madeline Kohler
Jewish apple cake plated with apples in the center

Jewish Apple Cake

As November begins, I have to think of my mothers’ Jewish Apple Cake recipe. I have it written on a recipe card, but almost have it memorized because

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November 2, 2021 by Madeline Kohler
Smoky Raspberry Whiskey Cocktail for Halloween in the glass

Smoky Halloween Raspberry Whiskey Cocktail

Happy Halloween, everyone! As I was thinking about what to post for Halloween this weekend, I couldn’t help but keep going back to a cocktail I had in

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October 29, 2021 by Madeline Kohler
Pumpkin Cannoli Dip in a bowl with apples and spiced wafers

Pumpkin Cannoli Dip

As October comes to an end and Halloween is only a few days away, I don’t want to let October go this year! We have had the warmest

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October 27, 2021October 27, 2021 by Madeline Kohler
Sage Crusted Pork Tenderloin with 3 sliced lieces

Sage Crusted Pork Tenderloin with Maple Sesame Mustard Sauce

Back in 2008, I started a prepared meals business called Madeline’s Meals & More. I kept working full time at Vanguard during the day, while raising my two

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October 22, 2021 by Madeline Kohler

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