Party Planning on a Budget
In a day and age where everyone is so busy, we really need to take the time to slow down and reconnect with others. And what better way to do that then by hosting a party? These are some of… Continue Reading
Author: DianaL
#74 – Chocolate Covered Oreo Cookies
Welcome to day #3 for the 12 Days of Easy Christmas Cookies! I decided to share some my family’s favorite traditional cookie recipes like Thimble Cookies (aka Bird’s Nests) and Shortbread, and also try out some new recipes like Eggnog… Continue Reading
#73 – Hugs & Kisses Cookies
Welcome to day #2 for the 12 Days of Easy Christmas Cookies! I decided to share some my family’s favorite traditional cookie recipes like Thimble Cookies (aka Bird’s Nests) and Shortbread, and also try out some new recipes like Eggnog… Continue Reading
Tuesday’s Tips & Tricks: How to Clean a Cast Iron Pan
Over the last 12 months our family has been introduced to the pleasure of cooking with cast iron. We’ve also struggled with keeping it clean. Here are a few other things I’ve learned: DO NOT use soap in your cast… Continue Reading
#70 – Halloween Sugar Cookies
I have a confession: I am not a professional cookie decorator. I’m a normal every day baker just like you that LOVES to bake. So when I say these sugar cookies are easy and anyone can make these, you gotta trust… Continue Reading
#69 – Spiral Vegetable Spaghetti with Pesto Sauce
I’m dedicating this recipe to my girlfriend who’s graciously opened her home up to me and my husband these past few months while I had my bone marrow transplant. Yup. It’s been a rough couple of months and the only… Continue Reading
#68 – Rustic French Toast Recipe
Do you feel like the days, weeks, months and even years just fly by? I sure do. That’s why I try to enjoy the company of my family as much as possible by enjoying Sunday breakfast with my family. My 16… Continue Reading
#65 – Slow Cooker Sweet and Sour Meatballs
This recipe for Slow Cooker Sweet and Sour Meatballs came from my mom’s special little red cook book. Growing up, my mother had a little red book where her favorite recipes were neatly hand written. I would always get so excited… Continue Reading
#63 – Pico de Gallo or Tomato Salsa Fresca
Its that time of year when my garden is producing its beautiful bounty and I’m trying to keep up as best I can. This is certainly not a complaint as there is nothing better tasting then fresh vegetables from the… Continue Reading
#61 – Bacon Jam Recipe
Oh yes, I went there. Bacon jam. I was trying to come up with a way to give my regular hamburgers a WoW! factor and I believe I’ve found it! It’s not uncommon for me to cook up some bacon… Continue Reading