You don’t have to have any “goodies” with tea, but it’s always nice to enjoy something tasty when you have time to “Take Tea.” You can enjoy something simple and savory, or sweet and sassy. Since I have a “thing” for chocolate I love to enjoy it along with a great cup of tea. This… read more »
Simple Meal Planning: Plan to Eat
2012
I’ve struggled with meal planning – and I haven’t been afraid to admit that. I’ve always complained that my kitchen is too small and relied on boxed meals and quick dinners (and take-out or ordering in) to keep things easy. I go to bed with dirty dishes in my sink (and on my counter and… read more »
Yummy Pumpkin Bread
2011
I really enjoy baking with pumpkin, and because I was invited to participate in Hodgson Mill’s ‘Have a Grain Holiday’ Baking contest, I knew I would have to make something with pumpkin. What follows is a Pumpkin Bread recipe I modified from one of our all-time favorite recipes, Banana Sour Cream Bread. I made several… read more »
Homemade Drink Mixes to Warm You Up
2011
Ohhhh, it’s that time of year. Time to grab a comfy sweater and make yourself a cup of something sweet to warm you up! I love storebought mixes – they’re fast and usually quite tasty. But they can also be VERY expensive and contain LOTS of sugar. Here’s a few ideas for homemade drink mixes… read more »
Confessions of a Food Network Addict
2011
I’ve been watching Food Network for well, forever! Honestly, I love good food. I love making it (really, I do). I love eating it. I love talking about it. And I love watching other people – who love good food – making it. Right now, I’m watching (and recording) the Food Network special Throwdown with… read more »
My Husband ROCKS the CrockPot
2011
I love it when my husband gets these ideas – like decided to cook on Sundays. I love that. I like it even better when he pulls out the crockpot and loads it up with goodies and we get to taste scrumptious meat and veggies that he prepares early in the mornings. My husband ROCKS… read more »
Baking with Flavored Coffee Creamers
2011
Did any of you try any of the Homemade Flavored Coffee Creamer recipes I posted last week? I didn’t get to try them yet, and because one of our local stores had flavored creamers on sale (for 99¢!) we’re stocked for awhile, but I’m anxious to try my hand at making my own and seeing… read more »
7 (or more) Recipes for Flavored Coffee Creamer
2011
My husband & I are BIG fans of a great cup of coffee. While he enjoys a bolder roast, I am quite content with a medium roast. But one thing we agree on is flavored coffee creamer! Roy & I love having a cup of coffee in the evening after things have quieted down, and… read more »
Butternut Squash Soup
2011
There is nothing more satisfying on a cool, Fall day than a nice, hearty bowl of soup. And since butternut squash is plentiful in the fall, it’s time to put it to good use! This is a soup that my family and I enjoy. Although it is meatless, it is still filling and tasty! I… read more »
