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Two-Cracker Party Bars

I don’t know what to call these things. I found them at Pioneer Woman’s Tasty Kitchen website- were there are so many drool-worthy recipes, it’s hard to pick just one.  They were...

Tender Shortcakes From Dorie

With the recent boom of strawberries in our home, one thing that I decided I had to make this year with the bounty was Strawberry Shortcake.  I know that Andy has always...

A Gooey Rhubarb Cake

A few weeks ago we were invited to a friends house for lunch, and I was asked to bring a dessert.  Andy had asked if I could make my Rhubarb Custard Bars,...

The Berries Are Ready!

After months and months of waiting, it has finally arrived.  Strawberry season here in Wisconsin is officially underway. Our favorite patch is Sunny Hill Farms in Suamico.  We’ve never been disappointed picking...

Marinated Steak Salad

Last weekend was recital weekend for us.  This year, with Abigail’s added dance classes, that meant that we were going to be busy all weekend.  Between her dancing and Andy’s light-making magic,...

This is Broccoli Raab

I have never had broccoli raab before- also known as rapini.  I see an awful lot of recipes for it, but I’ve definitely never seen it for sale in my neck of...

No Bake Camping Cookies

I grew up in a camping family.  Every summer Mom and Dad would pack up the family, canoes, tents, bedding and sustenance and haul everything out to the middle of nowhere to...

Apple-Graham Muffins

I know what you’re thinking.  It’s hot, it’s summery, and I’m sharing a muffin recipe. Yes, yes I am.  I am always in the mood to bake- even when it’s full fledged...

Cheesecake Brownie Bars

Last week while the kids and I were waiting in line to check out at the grocery store, we were looking at the magazine covers.  Most of them really made me wish...

Effortless, Delicious Rhubarb Crisp

Last week I was delighted to receive a bundle of freshly picked rhubarb from my mom.  I’ve quickly discovered that one of the problems with moving half-an-hour away from mom is that...

I Think We Need Some Cake

But first, check this out! We move to the city, and now we seem to have a duck!  This is the second rainy day that we’ve sighted her in our driveway.   We...

The Conscious Decisions We Make

Last night the kids had a movie night to go to.  They were very, very excited to go, and their instructions were to bring a snack and a drink.  Popcorn was going...