Pigs in a Blanket. It doesn't get much easier than this: packages of refrigerated crescent rolls and a package of little smokies cocktail sausages. The only challenge, from my experience, is that no matter how many you make you will run out. It's crazy. If you think, "We have 25 people, let's make 50 so … Continue reading Pigs in a Blanket: Many Hands Make Light Work
This wednesday is Ash Wednesday in the Christian calendar. It marks the beginning of the 40 days of Lent, which end with Easter. I didn’t grow up in a denomination that celebrated or honored Lent. We just by-passed all of that and focused on Easter. We bought new, fancy, spring dresses and white shoes (or sandals) … Continue reading Anticipating Easter: Lent and Sweet Potato Biscuits
It's Valentine's Week and I love it. (Or as my little Lucy sometimes calls it, Valen-times). It can be a really fun day: so pink and filled with sugar and love. I know some people can't stand it. They revolt, wearing black and are anti-Valentine's. But I've never felt that way. And I was even … Continue reading It’s Valen-Time!
My wife turns 40 today! I can’t even believe it. And what an amazingly stunning 40 year old she is! When we were in college, she would say that her dream was to be 40, have kids who are school aged and to be wise! She’s living the dream and I’m so thrilled and … Continue reading Guest Post – Birthday Wishes
I am a believer in substituting. I often replace a name brand thing or a fatty thing, with something less costly, caloric or prestigious. In recipes, I love finding cheaper, healthier ingredients to use. Sometimes substitutions work and other times they just don’t measure up. There are some ingredients for which the generic just aren’t … Continue reading To Substitute or Not to Substitute?
I love coffee. It is the gift of my mornings when I first wake up. It is a reward in the evening sometimes for me. It is a favorite treat to enjoy with a friend. It is comfort on a cold, winter day. I love the richness, the warmth, the depth, the boost! And … Continue reading Orange-Almond Shortbread & a Cup of Tea
I have a student, who just got married over Christmas break. She asked me what desserts she should make in her new "married" kitchen, and told me that she is limited in her baking tools at this point. I was trying to decide what to suggest. I thought immediately of Sour Cream Poundcake. You just can't … Continue reading Grandmother Simpson’s Texas Sheet Cake
As I was packing up to leave my office Wednesday I got a message from my kids’ bus driver, Mr. Gary. This was unusual. He was calling to let me know that Asher was visibly upset on the bus that afternoon. They had announced in the last hour of the day that Ms. Barbara, one … Continue reading Macaroni & Cheese Comfort
Happy New Year! With all the desserts, and cheese, and white chocolate covered-everything, and cheese, and sausage filled, and cream cheese-filled treats that I have consumed over the past month, my body is screaming for Healthy Food! I am telling my kids that their bodies are too (even though they might not hear their bodies … Continue reading Tricky Chicken Tenders
I love New Year's Eve! Not because I get dressed up and go out on the town ringing in the new year. (If you know me or my life circumstances, then you know that is not the case. When you have 3 young kids, and are a homebody, this is not what New Year's … Continue reading Pizza Rolls for New Year’s Fun!
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