Holiday Rush: Make A Batch Of Sloppies!
‘Tis the holiday season, and the hustle and bustle can be overwhelming for many. The drive-thru or the pizza takeout counter become frequented much more this time of year than any other. ...
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Erika
Pumpkin, Pumpkin
Shortly after it started getting cold outside, Andy stopped by a roadside veggie stand. They had a plethora of pumpkins, pie pumpkins, squash and gourds, and since it had already frozen out...
Chicken and Veggie Pie
This is not your normal dinner pie. I had planned to make a Chicken Pot Pie for dinner this past Saturday, utilizing some leftover chicken from another night. My planned pie failed...
Friday Night Fish: Something Different
I’ve been thinking for a while about these tilapia fillets that have been in the freezer. The last time I fried fish I bought a big package from Sam’s Club, and ended...
Bacon Fat: A Must-Have
It really is a must-have for every home cook. Bacon fat is an incredible way to add a TON of flavor to a dish with just a teaspoon or two of something...
Apple Pie Filling
One of the new recipes I tried this canning season was a recipe for Canned Apple Pie Filling. I absolutely love the idea of pie filling, but I have never purchased a...
Nutcracker Pictures
We’re very tired… The kids are already snoring away upstairs, with literal visions of sugarplums dancing in their heads. They love the Nutcracker so much. I love hearing what parts they loved...
The Feeding Frenzy
Yesterday was one of those days that completely got away from me. It started out usual enough, we woke up at a decent time, had a spot of breakfast and got rolling...
Well, Well, Well.
Here we are, day 30! To be honest, I’m a little stunned that I actually managed to get a bit of blogging done every single day in November. This included some seriously...
Do You REALLY Know Where Your Food Comes From?
Today I read a pretty disturbing article on MSN about the process of reconditioning food. The mere idea is… just appalling. One of the examples given was of moldy applesauce, where the...
Instead of Cool Whip?
I can’t remember the last time I bought a tub of Cool Whip, but I know for a fact that when I did, it was because it was a required ingredient in...
Corn Syrup Free Pecan Pie
I went back and forth on trying this pie for Thanksgiving. I had never seen a pecan pie recipe that didn’t call for corn syrup, and I wasn’t entirely convinced it would...