It’s been ages since I had a slice of lemon bread. I couldn’t really tell you the last time that was, but I know I’ve been on the lookout for a good recipe a million times over. The thing is, I would see a recipe online or in a publication, […]
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Just A Trifle
Trifle may well be my favorite dessert to prepare for a crowd. A person is only limited by their imagination and the ingredients at their disposal. A trifle is basically a layered dessert, the components vary greatly, and the number of layers can be adjusted however you desire as well. […]
My Favorite Grilled Salmon
I honestly can’t recall a time where I didn’t have a salmon dish that I loved. Every recipe I’ve ever tried has been delicious, and every time I make salmon I wish we could have it more often. It’s something everyone in the family loves, and there really are endless […]
A Change In Perspective
Sometimes that’s all it takes. My son Zander is very slowly emerging from being a picky eater to a gourmand. If I tell him something is loaded with garlic, he is far more likely to want to eat it than not. He’s also become somewhat fond of raw onions on […]
Make Your Own: Seasoning Salt
I may have a bit of an obsession with seasoned salt. I know you know the stuff- it’s an orange colored salt that you can get from many companies, of which the most popular is probably Lawry’s brand seasoning salt. It’s just a full shaker bottle of goodness that perks […]
Pyrex Elimination
I have long been a fan of using glass bake ware in my kitchen. I have always found it sturdy, it cleans easily no matter how burned on something is, and it’s relatively inexpensive. Well, last fall we experienced something that caused me to stop using almost all of […]
Old Favorites
We’ve been revisiting some old favorites in our home this winter. It’s been really fun pulling out a recipe that I haven’t made in a very long time and seeing what we think of it now. In many cases, the reason I stopped making certain dishes is because of the […]
Thankful For Home Canned Soup
When I decided to break into the world of pressure canning, I was very nervous about doing so. After canning my salsas, jams and fruits for years, I just couldn’t ignore the appeal of having other kinds of home-canned foods on the shelf, ready to eat. So after much research, […]
Amazing Chicken Bacon Ranch Pitas
So yesterday’s Ranch Dressing Mix? I mixed it with some sour cream, mayonnaise and milk and used it as the base for an absolutely delicious chicken salad. I started with a package of chicken thighs, which I simply baked sprinkled with seasoned salt (homemade- recipe coming) and black pepper. Once […]
DIY Ranch Dressing Mix
Sometime last fall I placed an order with a website for some cookbooks. I had a nice coupon to use, found several books I’d like to have and placed my order. And then I waited. And waited, and waited. Finally, a month went by and I finally e-mailed customer service […]
Spinach and Tortellini Skillet Dinner
This past weekend was our first dance competition of the season for our veteran dancers. Both kids did spectacular with their dances, and we all had a wonderful weekend. Monday was a different story. We all were tired, crabby, and two of the three of us felt like we were […]
My Big Fat Mexican Lasagna
Friends, this turned out to be the best tasting Mexican Lasagna I’ve ever had. I have had many over the years- made a few different ones myself, but it always seemed to me that something could have been better. Well, yesterday’s lasagna started out as a pan of enchiladas. […]