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Maple Dijon Vinaigrette

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Welcome to A Life Well Fed Online! This site is a countdown to the release of A Life Well Fed: Recipes to Remember, a cookbook filled with tried, true, and tested recipes and a heartfelt tribute to both my parents who battled Alzheimer’s. Here, I'll keep you updated with news from the Alzheimer's Association and share personal stories of my family’s journey. You'll also get access to some family favorites straight from my kitchen, as well as delicious recipes submitted by some very special friends whose lives have also been impacted by Alzheimer's. Additionally, I'll share what I believe are the "must-haves" in the pantry, refrigerator, and freezer. So, grab your apron, and let's get cooking!

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Support the Cookbook and the Cause

Every year, thousands of people from around the world come together to raise money for the Alzheimer's Association. My sister started Patty’s Posse to support the Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Our parents’ children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and all the furry family members have raised more than $5,000. I have channeled my passion for cooking and entertaining into a cookbook entitled A Life Well Fed: Recipes to Remember. This book is a collection of family favorites, as well as recipes from friends, celebrities, professional athletes, and others from around the world who are committed to this cause.

June 20, 2025

Life is what happens to you while you're busy

making other plans.

-Allen Saunders, 1957

When my husband, Pete, and I decided to move halfway across the country, the chaos of buying, selling, and packing up a home meant I had to set the cookbook aside to focus on my family and manage the move. Before I could catch my breath, life was happening, and all the while, I was busy making other plans. But in the grand scheme of things, this journey isn't a race. The setbacks pale in comparison to the joy and support of being surrounded by family members who were ready and eager to help.

Today, we are back on track with some exciting news to share. A Life Well Fed has partnered with Alzheimer’s Association’s The Longest Day, a worldwide campaign uniting individuals and groups through fundraising and awareness activities. A Life Well Fed: Recipes to Remember cookbook is my contribution to this year’s fundraising campaign in support of advancing the care and research efforts of the Alzheimer’s Association.

In addition to my family’s favorites and contributions from others who have been impacted by Alzheimer’s, the cookbook will include recipes from Celebrities, Professional Athletes and Top Chefs who support the fight. The book goes on sale May 11, 2025, and will be available for purchase on The Longest Day website and Amazon.