Popcorn Balls
About two weeks ago, the kids and I were walking through the grocery store when Zander’s eyes lighted upon a package of popcorn balls. His eyes were full of desire, and I...
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Make It From Scratch
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...
Mango Salsa
Of all the salsas we made at SalsaFest 2010, this was the most unique. Again, it didn’t meet our criteria at all- it didn’t use any of the tomatoes that we were...
An Overdue Post: SalsaFest 2010
I have been a bad food blogger as of late. September has found me so remarkably busy, that by the time I have the time to sit at the computer and compose...
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...
Fun With Homemade Ice Pops
Lately, Abigail has been picking up the different magazines I bring in to the house and reading through them. Or at least, flipping through them and finding pictures of food that looks...
Meatball Sandwiches
Our schedule has changed drastically around the dinner hour several nights a week. We’re going to be coming and going a lot, and I am DETERMINED to avoid the convenience of the...
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...
I Know You’ve Wanted To Try Them
So I decided to take one for the team and try them out myself. I can’t even say for sure where the very first place I saw them was, but I know...
Red Beans & Rice
I don’t know if I’ve ever made red beans and rice, per se. I guess in my mind, it’s always been a dish that is more like a pilaf- a rice dish...
Another Homemade Mac-N-Cheese
I found myself in a predicament the other day. We were standing in the grocery store, the kids and I, and we were discussing what we wanted for dinner that night. I...