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  • Ham and pineapple fried rice

    Day 2 of using up ham left-overs was a success. In fact, Hubby told me that it was better than Bd’s Mongolian Grill. Score! A few weeks ago, we went to Bd’s for supper. He loves the fact you can… Continue reading

  • Ham and Black Bean Soup (GF, DF)

    So on Easter Sunday, I decided to cook Easter dinner. Yes, on Easter Sunday at about 11:45 am, I committed to making dinner. Okay, it was only going to be for 6 of us, so that’s not too bad. My… Continue reading

  • Foodie Pen Pal – March

    This is my fifth time participating in the program I love how I can try new foods from around the United States. This time I bought it for Nichole, who lives in New Jersey and works in Manhattan, a place… Continue reading

  • Potato Wedges

    Gluten-freeVegetarianQuickEasy The Imaginative One loves French fries.  He is the biggest French fry stealer, so when I made these, and he kept trying to take wedges from various family members, I knew this was a hit!  They were so crispy,… Continue reading

  • Skinnier “Shamrock” Shake (GF)

    Oh my goodness, I found a recipe that made the Shamrock shake healthier with fewer calories. It’s full of good fats. One of the ingredients might surprise you. It gives you green coloring without food dye. Now when the boys… Continue reading

  • What I’m Thankful For – Last 10

    11.  Hubby – He’s been a brave soul trying the new foods I’ve been cooking.  A lot of them, he’s actually liked :)  Yeah! 12.  My favorite book series – Leslie Meier’s Lucy Stone series, Joanna Fluke’s Hannah Swenson series… Continue reading

  • What I’m Thankful For – First 10

    One of my challenges for Healthy Self is to make a list of 20 things you are thankful for.  It was supposed to be done on Monday.  Monday was such a crazy day for me, so I didn’t get it… Continue reading

  • Double Chocolate Chip Muffins

    My absolutely favorite muffins are double chocolate chip muffins. When they bring in muffins to work, I gravitate to the double chocolate chip muffins. Usually they have a million bazillion calories in it though. I found a way to have… Continue reading

  • What’s For Dinner? – Week of March 4

    This week’s going to be CRAZY! I’m staying after work 3 days this week to get things completed. Friday, I’m attending a workshop after school. On Saturday, I’m also attending the same workshop. On Monday and Wednesday, I’m testing students… Continue reading

  • My Aunt Janet’s Pecan cookies

    The other night, the Wee One handed me a box and asked me what was in it. As I looked through it, I found blank cards and recipe cards. The treasure was two recipe cards written by my grandma. She… Continue reading