I make Chicken Pesto Packets in the summer when our zucchini is coming out our ears!! Isn’t it crazy how much zucchini one plant can produce? Sometimes, I can’t even give it away… Because of squash bug problems in the past, my husband grew 6 plants this year! Yes, 6 of them!! So, I’ve come …
Whenever I make this Carrot Cake I’m reminded of that darling book, “eat cake” by Jeanne Ray. I just re-read it the other day. I laughed and even shed a little tear while turning it’s pages. I promise it has absolutely nothing to do with the fact that main characters name is Ruth!! This book …
My mom has made Gram’s German Pancakes recipe for pretty much all of my life…. I remember as a kid watching in the oven window to see them puff up and rise all crazy! I thought it was the next best thing to cold cereal! (which I still love) Over the years we’ve put a …
The first time I had Grilled Artichokes was at a lovely establishment in Denver, CO. They were so amazing, I immediately started to figure out how to duplicate them. I think I’ve gotten pretty darn close… at any rate they are yummy! My first attempt at making Grilled Artichokes, I tried to grill them ONLY… …
Of course you can make BLT and Cuke, Tom, Ranch sandwiches any time of year but when the tomatoes and cucumbers are on they’re extra good! Gram loved BLT‘s (bacon, lettuce, tomato) she always had the makings for them in her kitchen. It didn’t matter if you dropped in on her unannounced, she would offer …
I’ve found it’s rather interesting to try and write down how I cook…. I’ve resorted to taking notes on myself! I remember watching Gram cook and marveling at how she didn’t use any measuring cups or spoons and hardly ever a recipe! I’m not that good but I’ve found some of these recipes I share, …
With summer winding down and Labor Day weekend upon us give this one a try! This salad is so refreshing and delicious, it just had to be blogged! Truly, you’ll be so happy you gave it a try! I heard the idea a few months ago from a friend of ours that lives in …
Today’s French Bread Pizza Recipe makes a quick and easy dinner plus it’s a long-time family favorite! It’s pepperoni pizza done right…the whole family will go crazy over this simple to make dinner! The secret’s in how to bake it so your french bread pizza is not soggy! Nobody likes a soggy pizza and we’re …
Sometimes life is just crazy. You never know what will come your way…. we all have different experiences but none of us are spared from the character building, tough to go through ones. I was a single mom for several years and a college student which are super busy jobs but even then I wanted …
This meal maybe for a more mature palate, unless you’ve been more diligent than I, at widening your children’s food likes/dislikes at young ages??? This salmon is just like butter…. melts in your mouth! Lime Salmon 3-4 Salmon filets-defrosted (I buy the individually wrapped/frozen kind but fresh works too) 3 Tbls Olive Oil 1/2 Onion- …
My best friend Carol’s son, Jaxon, was over the other night, he wanted to make sure I blogged my Rice Krispie Treat recipe. It’s super easy and so much faster than the way my mom used to make them when I was a kid. She had to double boil the marshmallows for what seemed like …
Oh, Mr. Ghiradelli, how I love thee! Let me count the ways.. on my ice cream, in my chocolate chip cookies, on my chocolate zucchini cake… Your milk chocolate is lovely but I especially cherish your dark! I was in San Francisco almost a year ago… these pictures are from Ghiradelli square and of course …
It’s sad but true, my love affair with pasta… I went to Italy in 07′ and 08′ with my sister, Camey. The history and culture was so amazing to experience, especially the food! The food was unbelievably good! And thus began my love affair… Venice 2008 I ran into this recipe from a friends husband …
My Aunt Lynne, Uncle Scott, and family were in town last weekend. We hosted a little get together…. they live in Pennsylvania so we don’t get to see them much. It’s always fun to visit and catch up with family. Aunt Lynne is hilarious she kept us laughing the entire evening! We made Teriyaki Grilled …
I keep myself physically active… my family is too. For the past 12 years I’ve been a runner at almost every level. My first 5K meant as much to me as my first marathon… there was a period in my life when I was over weight, unhealthy, and out of shape. 12 years ago, I …
I can’t tell you how much I love caramel!! My favorite candy is Sugar Babies. (want to try a killer combo? Mix Sugar Babies with lightly buttered air popped popcorn! So good 🙂 Usually when I eat out at a restaurant, I am too full to have dessert. On one occasion I was finagled into …
Tomatoes are “on” in our garden! I guess I have a love/hate relationship with them… I love them fresh but I hate trying to figure out what to do with so many!! (And don’t forget the basil) I thought I’d start off my new blog with some our favorite Fresh Tomato recipes. Madi and Jake …
