Monthly Archive

June 2011

Amazing Coconut Muffins

A few weeks ago I went on a muffin baking spree.  I tried a few new-to-me muffins, as well as a few oldies-but-goodies.  This muffin easily ranks as one of The Best...

Yes, We Went There: Spaghetti Tacos

Our kids are huge fans of the Nickelodeon show, iCarly.  Actually, the whole family is.  It’s a fun show that all of us can sit around and watch together, and we’ll all...

The Foolproof Cake

AND it goes with everything. I really, really like making Yogurt Cake.   It really is a foolproof cake- though it does take two bowls to mix the ingredients in.  What I like...

Stewed Lima Beans

A week or so ago, Andy was gone for a few days, and the kids requested some simple food for dinner.  They asked for hamburgers and pancakes, so I decided to see...

Guess What I Found?

I found my mojo. Last week I was finally able to break out of the funk I’ve been in and find my cooking mojo.  It felt so good to get in the...

Two In A Row!

I know what you’re thinking. You’re skipping ahead and looking at the meal I made yesterday and you’re thinking, what the heck?  She’s baking in the oven?  It’s a little warm out...

You Must Make This

And that’s a fact. Last night I followed my own advice and headed over to the Noble Pig blog for dinner inspiration.  Vietnamese-Style Beef with Garlic, Black Pepper and Lime was simply...

A Food Blog Love Day

I love food blogs.  I do, and there’s a spectacular reason why.  Inspiration, my friends.  It’s all about inspiration. We’ve been insanely busy the last two weeks.  In fact, other than a...

Time For A New Sandwich

We’re still under seige from the ants, though I think we’re finally gaining on them.  I still find one on the counter here and there though, so cooking is still minimal in...