About this time 7 years ago I was facing the end of summer, the time that I feel as a teacher and mom is the most probable time to do a hobby if any time, and yet, alas, I hadn't found the time to make it happen! With kids ages 1, 4 & 6 the … Continue reading Mexican Street Corn & Verde Chicken Enchiladas
Y'all, an unexpected thing happened to our family this winter. We fell in love with cauliflower. I have always liked it, but never would I have thought that the words *cauliflower* and *crave* would be used in the same sentence. But now, I crave it, and it shows up on the grocery list every week. Here's how … Continue reading Sautéed Cauliflower: Our Unexpected Crave
January is one of my favorite months. It's marked by: *New calendars-functional ones & pretty ones *Goal setting *The winter days start their swing towards more daylight in our part of the world (These short days are brutal.) *Sweaters, scarves, layers *Warm beverages *Starting a new year- a clean slate (I love marking things off … Continue reading Celebrating MLK Day (Chocolate Cake with Buttercream Frosting)
When I was a kid, we made these easy donuts every time we had a sleep-over! They are made from refrigerated biscuit dough. My mom always cooked them in Crisco- right in the big metal Crisco can. We always coated them in powdered sugar or cinnamon sugar. I have made them from time to time, … Continue reading Slumber Party Donuts
This summer my friend Melissa and I met up with our families at the pool for an evening swim and were swapping summer salad recipes, because that is what we do when we get together. We are always looking for yummy, fresh, new recipes that can be simply done and made ahead. This one is … Continue reading Southwestern Chopped Kale Salad
I am a fan of cinnamon rolls! And the smell of them in the oven is irresistible! I have always marveled that Cinnabon Cinnamon Roll shops need not market their goods, as long as they keep baking the rolls in the mall. The smell lures people in! As much as I love cinnamon rolls, I … Continue reading Mini Cinis! (Quick Mini Cinnamon Rolls)
This is a re-post from 5 years ago. It's a perennial favorite. It is summertime deliciousness! I believe that little things can make a big difference. It might only take a few more minutes, or a couple more dollars (or not any more $$ at all) – just a little time, creativity and intentionality, and … Continue reading Nothing Says Summertime Like Key Lime Pie (a recipe worth Re-Posting)
This is a brownie recipe recently added to my collection and I am smitten. My mom made these brownies for my birthday this year. She said she wanted to bake for my birthday but that she knows Dave enjoys the tradition of making me a birthday cake. (I enjoy this tradition too!) I suggested she make brownies … Continue reading So-Good Brownies- A Recipe to Pass Along
I have a new recipe! It's like a Broccoli Raisin Salad/Kale Salad mash up. It was inspired by a salad we had at a restaurant recently. This is my attempt to recreate it. Dave and I went to Chattanooga several weeks ago for an overnight getaway! (A very rare occurance!) I haven't been there in … Continue reading Sunshine Kale Salad
We had some excitement in the kitchen this past week. Monday was Pi Day. My son's terrific Geometry teacher put out a request for Pie donations. I said yes, but wasn't sure what kind I would make. It needed to be quick, simple, preferably non-in-need-of-refrigeration since that is limited at the school. The answer - … Continue reading Gooey Fudge Pie
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