Monthly Archive

July 2009

Back To Basics: Keen On Quinoa

Pronounced keen-wah, quinoa is something that I only pull out every once in a while, and that’s a shame, because it is a nutritional powerhouse, and it’s super quick to cook.   Quinoa...

Curried Shrimp Salad Cups

When I was planning to help out with the wedding last weekend, I was looking for a few things that were going to be different than what you’d typically see at a...

Roasted Tomato Bruschetta With Bacon

Bacon always makes everything better- right? I was asked a few months ago if I would help someone prepare a few things for her son’s wedding.  They had that period of time...

Back From The Woods!

Before I give a little re-cap of our week away, let me just mention that I’m energized, re-invigorated, and I’m ready to go! This week I have several new posts planned, and...

Gone Fishin’

Literally! I’ll be back in a week or so. In the meantime though, if you’re looking for something new to do and explore- have you seen Pioneer Woman’s new site, Tasty Kitchen? ...

I’m Calling Them Blueberry Buns

Because that’s totally what they are.   And they are delicious and completely unexpected. Over the fourth of July weekend, my aunt made some absolutely delicious sticky buns that started with frozen dinner...

The Blueberries Have Arrived

Hurry! Go get yours before they’re gone!  Blueberries, I think, are my favorite.  I can buy them by the ten-pound case, and we can go blueberry mad for a few days and...

Is It Just Me?

Or has the comment spam been pretty bad for other bloggers too? My apologies, as I’ve had to turn on full comment moderation for awhile.  I’ve got to find something better for...

A Different Broccoli Salad

I’m really struggling with finding a good time to blog these days!  I have a list of recipes that I need to share, and ‘m just not finding the extra time to...

A Different Sort of Recipe

Have you tried it? Have you read of people making their homemade laundry detergent?  Have you been like me, you read of it, and you think to yourself that there is no...