The Sweet Taste of Summer
The other day I sat down to do some menu planning, and was trying to figure out a good sandwich that we could have for dinner, that would travel well with Abigail...
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Just Plain Deliciousness
Homemade Noodles: Amazing!
On New Year’s Eve a few weeks ago we were lucky enough to make last-minute plans to spend time with some very good friends. We got together for dinner and conversation, and...
Cherry Chip Cookies
It’s been ages since I’ve had a cherry chip cookie. These used to be a regular feature on the school menus when I was in school. Considering that I ate cold lunch...
Perfect Vanilla Fudge
With two very busy weeks behind us, I decided it was time to clean out the fridge. Any Thanksgiving leftovers lurking about are being disposed of, and I’m also assessing exactly how...
Some Thanksgiving Suggestions
Can I just put a big suggestion out there to anyone who could do it, that celebrating Thanksgiving on Friday is a wonderful thing? When Thanksgiving week rolls around, I immediately get...
This May Just Be Your Upcoming Holiday Ham
It could be that we just haven’t had a good baked ham in a while, but this ham was really delicious, and worth considering for the upcoming holiday festivities. I found the...
Patty-Pan Squash, Who Knew?
Have you ever bought, grown or eaten a patty-pan squash? We discovered them a few years ago, and enjoy them on and off. What I’ve always particularly liked about them is their...
Happy Birthday Abigail!
Could my girl really be ten years old today? Why yes, yes she is. Once again, she requested a Star Wars cake for her birthday. I thought I could go the easy...
What To Do With Lemon Thyme
One of the few things that is growing nicely in my garden is my lemon thyme plant. I brought this plant home with me in June from the Minneapolis Farmer’s Market, along...
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 Simple Summery Snack
Although, it really isn’t summery here right now- but maybe for those of you managing the heat, this will be perfect for you. Last night it was about 55 degrees and wet...
Company Worthy Bars With Little Effort
The other day I spent some time visiting some of the blogs in my sidebar. I don’t do that near often enough, and I had some spare time, so I puttered about...