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Erika

In Light of Recent Global Events…

It just seems wrong to write about waffles or breakfast casseroles, or apple snack cakes that I’ve been cooking up and enjoying.  Instead, this morning, here is a video showing the results...

Today’s The Day!

Zander lost his first tooth!  It’s just not possible that my son is this grown up!

Menu Plan Monday

You may have noticed a few changes to the sidebar over there as of late.  I’ve been shrinking the blogs that I’m concentrating on right now.  With my time seriously crunched, I...

A Completely Different Layered Dip

What do you think of when you hear the words “layered dip”?  I bet your mind instantly thinks of a taco dip- usually a layer of seasoned cream cheese or sour cream,...

A Crowd-Pleasing BLT Dip

This dip today is so delicious and so addictive, that I want to warn you right up front to make this for a crowd.  Otherwise, you will find yourself standing over the...

A Surplus Of Apples

I have some delicious dips to share with you this week, but right now, I have apples on my mind.  We have a surplus of wonderfully delicious apples in our possession, and...

Beef: It’s What’s For Dinner

Recently I was lamenting my lack of skills in the kitchen when it comes to beef.  We just don’t eat it very much, but it’s more because I don’t really have different...

Delicious Teriyaki Beef

This past weekend I had the distinct honor of assisting for another wedding pre-reception.  Here in farm country, when a farm family hosts a wedding, they hold the actual wedding in the...

Getting Into The Groove

Yesterday I clicked onto my blog to dig into the archives and look for something, and I was stunned.  Yes, stunned.  It has really been two full weeks since I’ve posted.  I...

Back To Basics: Canned Pears

Two years ago, the idea of canning pears was a revelation.  My parents have a pair of pear trees in their backyard, and year after year, they’d get picked, many eaten, but...

Well This One Makes More Sense!

Don’t you think? This one looks better- let me know if there are any problems, or if there’s something not quite right showing up on your screen.  Thanks!

Feedback Anyone?

I’m not sure I like this look.  It IS different, which is what I was going for, but… I’d love to know what you think- kudos and criticisms will all be carefully...