Today is National S’mores Day.  REALLY!  I have a serious weakness for S’mores.  I cannot say no to toasted marshmallow and gooey chocolate sandwiched between two delectable graham crackers. But the COOL thing is – there are so many ways to eat S’mores now that you can enjoy them all year round! Traditional.  Yes – the traditional way remains popular.  A campfire or backyard gathering – toasting...

We enjoy this on especially cool Saturdays.  I can get everything in the pot and let it heat for several hours.  Yummo! Loaded Baked Potato Soup 4 bacon strips 1 Tbsp. dried minced onion 2 Tbsp. bacon drippings, reserved 6-8 potatoes, peeled, chopped into bite-sized pieces Water to cover potatoes 1 Chicken-flavored bouillon cube 1 stick butter or margarine 1 1/2 cups Milk 1 cup shredded colby-jack cheese 1 cup sour cream In fry pan, cook bacon...

I LOVE FALL. I don’t know about any of you, but Fall actually energizes me and makes me happy!  I love the cooler weather, the changing leaves, the crunch of them underneath my foot – even the rain.  How do you feel about Fall? I don’t see it as a precursor to Winter, so much as an end to (hot, humid) Summer – so that’s where I’m coming from! Speaking of Fall, one reason I enjoy the season is that I love to...

Fall brings a fresh attitude into my life.  Summer heat beats down on me and I feel the energy just sapping away.  But then Fall arrives, with its crisp morning air, bright sunshiny afternoons, and cool evenings – and I am revived once again. Honestly – Fall is my favorite season – and is also my favorite season to cook.  The harvest of fresh vegetables, squash & zucchini – as well as berries and apples –...